9.19.2011

Blog Challenge - Fall Traditions

Hey y'all!  Before I begin with my first post in the Fabulous Fall Blog Challenge, I just wanted to say HI to my friend Beth!  Over the weekend, she was in town with her adorable little girl, Chloe, and a bunch of the ladies got together to visit.  It was a wonderful evening, and fun to sit around and catch up with one another.  Sigh.  I adore my friends.


So, I am really excited to be linking up with Neely and Amber for their fall blog challenge.  Not only do I love everything autumn, but I also need something to blog about - ha!







Fabulous Fall Blog Challenge





Today's topic is Fall Traditions.  I have to admit that, while I love fall, it is typically my busiest time of year at work.  Not only do I return to school and get to know brand-new students, but I sponsor yearbook and assist with Student Council, and Homecoming activities keep me pretty busy.  


However, when I'm NOT at work, there are a few "fall traditions" that I enjoy:

* Outdoor Running.


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To me, running in 40, 50, 60 degree weather is true perfection!  I have several races on the agenda this fall - three 5K's (I ran one yesterday - 26:28.  Not bad for my first race after I've been cleared from my physical therapist), one 8K, one 15K, and one 10-miler.   The crisp air makes me happy as a runner.

* "Cabining"


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Let's get one thing straight.  I am NOT an outdoorsy kind of gal.  I really could be if I wanted to - meaning, I've been camping before and I have survived living in a tent for several days.  However, I CHOOSE not to.  That being said, my friends and I rent a cabin each October for a weekend, and we go "cabining".  We typically find a place in Michigan or Wisconsin, preferably near wineries, and "rough it" in the wilderness.  And by rough it, I mean gourmet kitchens and steam showers...

* Sleeping with the door open


Since we live in a high-rise building, we do not have windows that open, but rather, large doors.  Therefore, when the doors are open and the cool air enters the bedroom, I love the warmth of our down comforter!



* Halloween
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My friend Christy usually throws an amazing Halloween party each year.  While I'm not really into dressing up, and I refuse to bare any skin, I do enjoy a creative or cheesy costume here and there.

* Thanksgiving

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This might just be one of my favorite holidays.  Typically, Mike and I go to my parent's house for dinner, and it's usually just our immediate family - my parents, my siblings, and significant others.  It's really nice to celebrate a holiday in a more intimate setting, which rarely happens since we both come from large families.  

Oh, and while I am running an 8K in the morning, Mike is usually the one doing all of the cooking.  WIN.

What are some of your favorite fall traditions???  Link up with Neely and Amber!

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19 comments:

  1. KenjSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    You just cant pass up Halloween, it's way too fun! I was approached to do a 5k on Halloween and it scared the crap out of me. So you go girl for the 10 miler!!

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  2. Meg O.September 19, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Thanksgiving is definitely my hubby's favorite holiday... I am used to doing unconventional things for Thanksgiving but he loves staying hom and eating! I'm totally okay with that :)

    What a fun post! Looking forward to all things fall!

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  3. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:19 AM

    Don't forget apple picking, the pumpkin patch and haunted hayrides! I love fall!

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  4. meghanSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    The oreo turkeys are so cute!! I want to make them for my kids! Ahh!

    And I'm loving that it's starting to cool off down here. It's so nice not to have to get up before the sun to run in the mornings.

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  5. JenniferSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Those oreo turkeys are adorable!

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  6. AshleySeptember 19, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Fun list! I love your purple heart sunglasses :)

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  7. choose to be happy blog September 19, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    oh my gosh stop! this is just the cutest!

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  8. RebekahSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    Thanksgiving is THE big holiday on Dylan's side of the family. We're missing it this year since we'll be visiting for Christmas so that means I have to figure it out! Haha.

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  9. CourtneySeptember 19, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    a, i want to go cabining :)
    b, i LOVE those turkeys!!!

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  10. MelSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I love fall. The clothes, the colors, the cooler the weather. And most importantly, FOOTBALL! Looks like some great things. You can't beat sleeping in the cool air with a window (or door) open.

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  11. Jenna @ LaFemmeLaFanciful.comSeptember 19, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Cabining sounds like so much fun! And I also love sleeping with the fresh air coming in my window. I feel like I sleep better and my skin feels softer when I wake up.

    And I love Thanksgiving for the same reason you do- it's a much more intimate holiday than others since my family also just celebrates with our immediate family.

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  12. MichelleSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    I love Thanksgiving! I love the cool fall breeze too! The cabin looks so nice!!

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  13. Lindsey SSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Okay first of all - I NEED that ear cover! Tell me where to get it please! :)

    And I love Thanksgiving!

    And I love your Halloween costume!

    And I love those turkey cookies!

    Oh! And you're pretty awesome, too :)

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  14. BonBon Rose Girls KristinSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Cabining...Heck to the yeah! I'm hoping I can get to our fam's mountain point at some point this fall. It's so beautiful up there when the leaves are changing!

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  15. KileySeptember 19, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    I can't wait for fall! And what a cute halloween costume!

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  16. AmberSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I'm pretty sure that you're the cutest thing EVAH!

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  17. Sara @ Domestically ChallengedSeptember 20, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    I adore fall running too! I think I would adore those oreo things as well, just need to get my hands on some.

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  18. starSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I wish I looked as cute as you in Halloween costumes!

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  19. HeatherSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    I go camping (in a camper - not tent for me!) in the Fall and it's absolutely wonderful!

    I'm thinking of running a 5k on Thanksgiving. :)

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