the best fall ever...

WOW!!  It is October 1^st and I am so excited.  Fall is upon us and I couldn’t be happier.  Please, do not get me wrong. I absolutely love summer but there is something about hoodies, quilts, hot chocolate, the cool crisp mornings, and definitely cuddling up with a great book that completely warms the heart.  As I have thought a lot about the endorphins that have completely consumed my heart and body, I decided that I wanted to create a list (I am all about list making) to have the most incredible fall ever.  I want to create amazing memories and keep these endorphins alive and growing!!  Aw…let this beautiful season begin…

 

My ultimate guide for the best fall ever...

1.  Make apple cider
2. Visit a corn maze
3. Play backyard football
4. Roast marshmallows
5. Go hiking
6. Read outside
7. Bake Rice Krispies treat
8. Make a “thankful for” list
9. Have a popcorn movie day
10. Go pumpkin picking
11. Eat corn on the cob
12. Try a new pumpkin recipe
13. Make a granola/trail mix
14. DIY a front door wreath
15. Make pumpkin bread
16. Visit a farm
17. Drive through the mountains
18. Go horseback riding
19. Paint or carve pumpkins
20. Create a  Halloween costume
21. Go on a hay ride
22. Create a leaf craft
23. Make caramel apples
24. Have a picnic in the park
25. Rake leaves
26. Make candy apples
27. Learn the history of Thanksgiving
28. Have a fall photo shoot
29. Make a breakfast casserole
30. Update fire alarms
31. Make a scarf
32. Eat candy corn
33. Bake a pie
34. Watch a football game
35. Go on a bike ride
36. Make sugar cookies
37. Visit a corn maze
38. Go through Summer clothes
39. Watch the Sunset
40. Hike the “Y”
41. Make a pumpkin smoothie
42. Have a game night
43. Make a quilt
44. Decorate house for fall
45. Go on a nature hike
46. Do a random act of kindness
47. Burn some candles
48. Make chili
49. Watch a fall movie
50. Watch a sunrise
51. Try a new flavor of hot chocolate
52. Go window shopping
53. Dry apples
54. Make a new Thanksgiving dish
55. Jump in a pile of leaves
56. Make a bouquet out of sunflowers
57. Buy a new notebook
58. Borrow a book from the library
59. Visit a Farmers Market
60. Go on an early morning walk
61. Start Christmas shopping
62. Read a mystery novel
63. Go star gazing
64. Make apple cupcakes
65. Make a pumpkin craft
66. Create a “gratitude” scrapbook page
67. Play in the rain
68. Learn how to make bread
69. Have a pedicure
70. Make homemade ice cream
71. BBQ
72. Watch a sunrise

I am grateful for an email that challenges me to reflect...

Day 26: I am grateful for an email from a sister missionary that gave us the following challenge, "Thanksgiving is coming up and I encourage us all to write down ALL the things we are grateful for. Dedicate a journal entry to it." I accepted that challenge and dedicated a journal entry to it. I have so much to be grateful for in my life. My heart is full!!!! ❤ ‪#‎gratitude2015‬ ‪#‎gratefultobealive‬ ‪#‎agratefulheartisahappyheart‬ ‪#‎siostrakuchar‬ ‪#‎happythankgiving

I love my bff!!

I love my sweet little bff. She brings so much fun and laughter in my life. She is one of the most compassionate 8 year old little girls that I have ever met. She loves and cares for everyone. I ❤ you Brylie!! ‪#‎gratefultobealive‬ ‪#‎lovethisgirl

I am grateful for this friend...

Day 25: I am grateful for this amazing friend. She wakes up EARLY to be my buddy at the gym and accommodates my crazy schedule to do my hair. I love her laughter and her zest for life. She is just amazingly crazy and I adore her. Love you friend. ❤ ‪#‎gratitude2015‬ ‪#‎agratefulheartisahappyheart‬ ‪#‎wokeupbrightandearlytodomyhair‬ ‪#‎workoutbuddy‬ ‪#‎amazingfriend‬ ‪#‎crazycosmetologist

I am grateful for my calling.

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Day 24: I am grateful for my calling I the church. I LOVE my young women. They truly are beautiful daughters of God. Aw... I LOVE all of the young women that have been in my life. They truly are a blessing and fill my heart with so much happiness. They have taught me what is important in life. They have taught me to turn to our Heavenly Father and seek His guidance. I am so grateful for their incredible examples. I AM TRULY BLESSED. ❤ ‪#‎gratitude2015‬ ‪#‎agratefulheartisahappyheart‬ ‪#‎my‬❤isfull ‪#‎myyoungwomenarethebest

I am grateful for Missionary Mondays.

Day 23: I am grateful for Missionary Mondays. ❤ Every Monday, I absolutely love clicking on my inbox and seeing the emails as they populate on my screen. Aw...isn't technology amazing? It is so fun to read emails that are generated in Poland, the Philippines, Korea, Virginia , Arizona, New England and the list goes on and on. These sweet missionaries are sacrificing their time and energy to serve the Lord. I love reading about their adventures and watching their powerful testimonies grow stronger and stronger. I am so proud of each one of them. They truly are a blessing in my life and a wonderful example. ‪#‎gratitude2015‬ ‪#‎agratefulheartisahappyheart‬ ‪#‎missionarymondays

I am grateful for these women...

Day 22: I am grateful for these beautiful ladies that are in my life. I have the privilege of serving with them and learning from them. They are spiritual giants with incredible hearts. They go the extra mile with everything they do and would basically do anything for anyone. Their testimonies are strong and immovable. Aw...their examples of faith, charity and hope are indescribable. I am truly blessed to have them in my life. I absolutely love them. ❤ ‪#‎gratitude2015‬ ‪#‎agratefulheartisahappyheart‬ ‪#‎youngwomenleaders