Pumpking Carving Party

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Last night one of my bestests had some of us girls over for a pumpkin carving and chili party.

We all devoured bowls of Chicken White Chili and then got to work on our pumpkin creations.

I decided to branch out a little and create a polka dot pumpkin.  I found the design on Pinterest and decided to slightly alter the technique since I do not own a drill like the instructions called for.  Therefore, I cut the circles out of the pumpkin with a knife.  TERRIBLE IDEA.  PAIN IN MY A*S. 

But, after a little hard work...the final product turned out pretty cute!

Jessica's Pumpkin, Lauren's Pumpkin, My Polka Dot Pumpkin

Tonight "Charleston" and I are carving our Jack-O-Lanterns and our front porch will be ready to go for tomorrow night's Trick-Or-Treaters! 

BOO!

Lets Get The Weekend Started

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It's one of those days where I am just ready for the work day to be over and the weekend to begin. (Kind of like any other day I guess.)

I have a fun couple days planned full of family. I am watching Olivia and Jackson tomorrow while Sister goes to a bridal shower; we have "Charleston's" dad's retirement party tomorrow night and I am doing some shopping on Sunday with Mom and Grandma to find G-ma a pretty dress to wear to our wedding! 

I am just ready to GET IT GOING!!!

View from work....starring out the window wishing I was out there instead of in here!

Happy Friday Friends!  Hope it's a FABULOUS one!

Honeymoon Plans

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Honeymoon destination has been selected!

The future Mr. and Mrs. Matthew "Charleston" Cole Atkins will be headed to
Galley Bay Resort & Spa in Antigua

We are super excited and can't wait for some fun and relaxation.  We chose Antigua because of the many activities offered on the island and of course their great beaches.  Galley Bay is an all-inclusive resort which was a must on our wish list and...it's an adults-only resort.  The last thing I wanted to do on my honeymoon was lay on the beach next to yelling kids or sit beside them splashing around in the pool.  (Don't get me wrong, I ADORE kids...I just don't want to hang out with them on my honeymoon!)

Anyone been to Galley Bay before?!  Any suggestions of activities in Antigua we should try?!

Visit their website: Galley Bay Resort

You Know You're Old When You Post About The Weather

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Oh. My. Word.

The weather here in Charlotte this weekend was ABSOLUTELY gorgeous.  It was around 70 degrees and not a cloud in the sky.  I found myself outside raking leaves and honestly not the slightest bit irritated I was doing chores.  I felt guilty yesterday for watching the second half of the Panthers game from the couch. 

My parents and grandparents were stopping by on their way home from Atlanta yesterday afternoon so while I was waiting on their arrival, I couldn't help but snap a couple pics of our house.

This pic doesn't even do the sky justice.

My very own pumpkin patch :)

PUUUURRRFECT WEEKEND

Upgrades

"Charleston" and I made a HUGE step in our relationship last Sunday.
It was bigger then getting engaged; bigger then buying a house....
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I added him to my cell phone plan. GASP

We both needed to upgrade.  I think we were the last people in America to still rock the Blackberry; he was the only person I had left to BBM with.  Sad times.

Because of all the changes with Verizon, it made the most sense to add him to my plan and remove him from the plan he shared with his sisters so  that their data plan did not get upgraded.  If your a Verizon customer you know what I am talking about.

ANNNNYYYYWAAAAYS....we both upgraded to the iPhone5 and hands down, I love it.  Most people said it would be a learning curve but "Charleston" and I both already have other apple products so the learning curve is not rocket science and there is nothing you can't figure out with Google. 

My favorite feature so far....Panoramic Pictures...whoop whoop.

I started practicing my steady hand last night while we were watching TV and I took a couple shots:

Also... welcome to our middle floor of our house where we have the kitchen, eating space and "upstairs" den!  Don't get too excited, as you can tell we still lack decorations and wall color but.....its nice to move into a house and not have to do anything right away! Also please notice I have "Charleston" watching Married To Jonas. HA HA.  We had NOTHING saved on the DVR and were waiting for Modern Family to come on. 
Just another night in the Atkins/Higgins house.

What Makes A Wednesday Night?

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What makes a Wednesday night? 

Getting a call from your 2 year old niece, almost out of breath because she is talking so fast about how she has a bunny, and named it after a character on Umizoomi (Kids TV Show), and they found it at the cow barn (yes, Blair has a cow barn...with cows), and how they are going to take it back to the barn to night for it to be with its mommy, and on and on and on......

Bless her little sweet heart, she gets so attached and is such a mother hen; I am LOVING watching her grow up to be such a precious girl (with a diva attitude!).  It puts a lump in my throat realizing that she is old enough now to carry on a conversation over the phone....when did she get old enough to pay attention long enough to have a phone conversation for over a minute?!

Olivia Claire with her bunny pet-for-a-day.

Stinkin' cute.

Decorating Is A Process

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My chair finally came in and it looks PERFECT in its new place!  I am 100% in love with how it fits in our den. 
To pull the area together I knew I needed a side table.  I have been thinking about a blue and brown table that I discovered several weeks ago at Home Goods so last night I just had to go back and get it. Sure enough, it was the last one left so it was simply meant to be!  I also found this cute silver lamp for only $15 to accent the area.
(Please excuse the poor quality pics taken with my phone)

  We still have a long way to go with decorating including pictures on the walls and much much more but....it will come.  I am taking my time and purchasing items I am truly in love with; that's my motto and I am sticking to it!