dots, movies and chili

After being gone all last weekend, I was so ready for this weekend at home.  Saturday I had a relaxing morning and then got to meet one of my best friends for coffee.  Wearing dots on dots for the day.

 Then I had big plans of being productive on Sunday but ended up sitting on my couch with Chris watching these two movies after he got home from being out of town Saturday and Saturday night. 

If that doesn't sound lazy and relaxing enough, I also got to enjoy Chris' delicious chili for dinner.  

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Weekend Getaway

shirt: old navy (similar) pants: kohls  boots: dsw (similar)   scarf: made by my sister

Last weekend Chris and I spent three nights in Wisconsin Dells and had such a great time! This is one of the outfits I wore and I think it is one of my favorite outfits so far.  

It was SO good to get away and spend time together. 

The first day we were there we hiked around Devil's Lake.  

It was gorgeous! 

Despite being a little chilly we had such a great time hiking, sitting on the boulders and enjoying the beautiful fall scenery! 

I have to say that heights are not something I am too fond of and I was quite proud of myself for climbing up to this rock. 

We hiked on a path on the way up, but on the way down we crawled, jumped, went "bouldering" down these huge boulders. 

It's hard to tell in the picture how big and steep they were, but let me tell you that it was a lot of work. 

I really didn't mind it at the beginning.  Even enjoyed it. 

However, after about 20 minutes or so of doing it I was ready to be done!

Here is my I want to give up and just sit in these rocks picture:

That night we thought we'd be really cool and find a bar that had a happy hour, have some drinks, stay out late, you know, act our age?

Let's just say we ultimately failed after getting the first happy hour restaurant's time wrong, then finding out the next restaurant had closed, among other failures.  

I'll just tell you that we ended up eating at Culver's, being in our pajamas and bed by 10 and watching a movie. 

The second day we were there we walked around Wisconsin Dells and found a chili cook-off.

We got to taste lots of different chili and vote for our favorites. 

I only wish the tasting cups were about five times bigger. 

We also went to a winery that had a band playing and wine tasting. 

I loved it!

It was such a great weekend!

High Five for Friday

dress: Eshaki   shoes: gap  necklace: ebay  jean jacket: old navy 

1.   I won this dress from eshaski from a giveaway on my good friend Alison's blog.
This is the first time I've wore it and I have to say I that I LOVE that it has pockets, but I don't love the length.  I feel like dresses this length make me look short.
I'm trying to figure out other ways to wear it.  Especially in the cooler weather!
Suggestions? 

2.  We have been taking advantage of the start of Fall with some delicious Fall foods. 

Like grilled sandwiches, chili and caramel apple cake. 

3.  As the weather gets cooler, I'm excited about getting out some of my Fall shoes.  I can easily spend a good amount of time browsing through womens shoes online looking for ones I want.  I see bloggers wearing cute Fall wedges all the time, and I want to copy!
Here's a pair I wouldn't mind owning:

                                                                    wedges shoes                                                             

4. Let's just start this number by saying how much I love the show Parks and Recreation. 

And am so happy it started last week.  

Ann was wearing this owl print shirt  in the episode and I want it. 

I clearly still have an obsession with animal printed things.  

5.  I have big hopes of going to the pumpkin farm this weekend. 

Eating apple donuts.  Drinking apple cider. 

And taking pictures.  

Here's a favorite from two years ago.  

and now I kind of miss my blond hair.  

Happy weekend friends!

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