Jessica Kelso

This past weekend was spent lakeside with good friends and it was soo nice to be able to relax and do whatever we wanted whenever we wanted. Friday the weather was nice to us and we were able to soak up some sun and cruise around on the jet ski’s, but Saturday wasn’t so kind. We were still able to get out a little bit despite the rain but most of the day we were indoors. Sunday morning was nice, and rest of the day was pretty much a big tease. We were out on the jet ski’s when a storm came  in and we had to drive them back in the middle of it. For a good few minutes, I thought I might possibly die out there. I couldn’t see a thing, and was trying to stay behind Kevin and follow him but in the process I was hitting his waves and flying all over the place.  It was a scary ride for sure.

As much as I love spending summers at the beach, water parks, and lakes. . . I am all about some fall and winter. I mean, if I didn’t love my friends and family so much I would be out of here in a heartbeat. To witness a true change from summer to fall would absolutely put me over the edge.  Since that’s not happening anytime soon I have learned how to bring the fall to Florida. Fall to me is pumpkin scented candles, earth colors, a decaf pumpkin spice latte, cinnamon broomsticks, and lots of different color leaves.

I am not a person who enjoys clutter but decorating for the fall and winter season turns me into a totally different person. If I could, I’d probably have decorations every square inch of my house. Each year I spend just a little bit more on decorations, and I’m surprised by how much I’ve already been able to accumulate. After-thanksgiving sales have been good to me, although it’s really hard to buy things and put them away for almost an entire year. I’m finally learning though . . .  that by the time September hits I have lots of new decorations that I got for uber cheap. I’m always really proud of my bargain finds. I can’t wait to come home and show Kevin what kind of goodies I got and how they were 75% off, which is almost free. It’s a huge thrill for me!

So summer has officially ended in my book. Fall is here despite walking out my front door and breaking a sweat, not being able to open my windows, and still keeping the air conditioner at 73 degrees. I won’t be able to break out a jacket for at least another month but you better believe I’ll be baking up some pumpkin bread and making lots of soup!