it's FALL!

It's been in the 50's the last two days!  It's crazy because just the other day it was 80.  I've been trying to keep myself very busy these last few days since Mr. H is gone.  It is very lonely having him gone, but I have sweet friends who have kept me company.  

I found this amazing Chicken Taco Chili recipe pinterest (where else!) and it's sooooo YUMMY!!!  Fall is the perfect time to stay inside, get cozy and have a big bowl of chili.  

I've been been dying to eat some pumpkin bread recently so my friend and I decided to bake a few loaves.  I've never made pumpkin bread before...I've only eaten it!  I found a very easy Pumpkin Bread recipe online.  It turned out so good and very moist (sorry for those of you who don't like that word).  I wish I had some whipped cream to go on top.  Mr. H has such a domestic wife and he isn't even here to enjoy it.  He better hurry back so he can have some before I eat it all.

Now that it's chilly outside, it's time to break out the sweaters, long pants and boots.  I went in my closet and HATE everything I own.  Ever feel like that???  I was desperate need of a few fall items.  My friend and I planned a fun shopping spree.  I got lots of great things AND a pair of brown boots.  I'm still deciding on them though.  I'll show off the great deals I got later this week.  

It was a good, fun weekend, but I'm SOOOOOO ready for today because Mr. H comes home to me tonight!!!!!  It's been a very long last five days.  I sure miss this guy!  He's totally my other half and without him home I totally don't feel the same.  Mr. H get home to me safe and sound.  I can't wait to kiss!!!  

fashion friday...marvelous monotone

It's FINALLY Friday!!!  I have no idea why, but this week has been the longest week for me.  And on top of that...Mr. H left early yesterday morning for five days.  He's in Canada with his brother and dad hunting.  While I'm excited for him to have time away and to build memories with his family, I'm super sad he's gone.  It's going to be a long few days without him.  I don't like it when my best friend is gone.  Anyways...

Today's Friday's Fancies is all about being monotone.  Don't worry, monotone doesn't have to be boring.  I put together a few outfits I'd totally wear.  

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

I want to give a birthday shout out to my sweet friend Lauren!  We get to have lunch to celebrate her birthday today.  I'm so excited!  And get this...her husband is planning a weekend birthday surprise.  I'm almost as excited as she is.  Happy Birthday Lauren!!  So blessed to have you in my life.

While I'm super bummed I won't be hanging out with Mr. H this weekend, I'll be busing taking pictures  AND I will be shopping with a friend on Saturday.  I can't WAIT to pick up some new fall clothes!!!!

What do YOU think of the new monotone trend?

What are YOUR weekend plans?

How do YOU keep busy with your significant other is gone?

brown boots, brown boots!

It's finally beginning to feel like fall around here!  That's totally a good thing because I'm ready to wear boots.  But FIRST, I need to buy a pair.  I'm on the hunt for a pair of brown boots.  The Steve Madden ones I got last year are all scuffed up so it's time to invest in a new pair.   

J. Crew / Mia / Bandolino / Chinese Laundry

I want a pair that you won't see on everyone!  I'm trying to decide if I want a riding boot style or not.  I'm headed on a shopping spree with a friend this weekend so I hope I find a pair.  Hopefully it's love at first sight. 

Mr. H's stomping grounds...

Wow...weekends sure go by fast!! Especially when you travel somewhere, man it just flies by.  So this weekend we headed south to College Station.  Mr. H's parents have season tickets to the Texas A&M football games and we went with them this year.  It's actually the first time Mr. H had been back in over  3 years and my first time EVER!  I'm a Baylor girl.  

It was a very dreary, rainy day for the game, but it sure didn't stop the fans from coming!  I knew I needed to capture a cute picture of us right away before my hair 'grew' from the humidity...which it totally did!!!

We were super lucky to get to SIT in the COVERED section.  I don't think I could have lasted the entire game standing, much less in the sprinkling rain. 

A&M is all about traditions and it sure was entertaining to watch.  At the very beginning of the game, everyone stands and sings their song.  Then about halfway through, Mr. H leans over to me and says 'it's about to get really awkward for you!!'  I start to get nervous and then all of a sudden Mr. H and a stranger next to me put their arms around me and we start to sway back and forth.  It totally took me by surprise, but it could have been worse.  It happened about two or three other times before the game was officially over.  I was a trooper and totally participated; however I don't know the words so I just stood there.    

Mr. H with his wonderful parents.  It's so cool how it's been a family tradition to not only attend A&M, but to attend as many games as possible.  

My favorite part of the game was watching the famous A&M band during half time.  Their synchronization is amazing and it's so cool to watch them do different transformations.  I loved this big 'T' for Texas.  They walked the entire field one way, and then turned around and walked the other way.  It's incredible talent and they sounded awesome too! 

 By this time I had major wavy, big hair.  I pulled it to one side so it's a little deceiving.  I could feel it 'grow' as the game went on. 

 The Aggies played an incredible game and won 58 to 10.  I like to think I was a little good luck charm.

After the game, we headed to a BBQ hosted by a college buddy of big Mr. H's.  I was telling Mr. H how cool it is that his dad is still friends with is college friends and sees them when he comes to the games.  

On Sunday Funday, Mr. H drove me around town showing me a few places.  The first stop we made was to his apartment he spend 3 years at.  Not too shabby for a college apartment.  I guarantee it's way nicer than mine was!  He also took me around campus and we saw the bonfire memorial.  It was raining out so we just looked from a distance.  Next time we go, I'd like to walk around.

Mr. H was so excited to take me to Aggieland finally and I'm so glad the opportunity came up.  We loved spending the weekend hanging out with his parents and also his dad's college friends.  One of big Mr. H's college buddy and his wife hosted Mr. H and I.  They were so sweet to open up their home to us!  It was a fun little trip and I know Mr. H can't wait to make another trip soon.  He even said he can't wait for our future kids to attend A&M too.  I guess it runs in the H family!!  

Hope you had a great weekend too!

fashion friday...outfit crush

It's Friday again and I'm so happy!  I've been finding lots of amazing outfit inspiration on pinterest lately.  Today's Friday's Fancies is perfect because it's all about an outfit crush.  I have lots, but narrowed it down to two.  

beautifully bright

I'm so happy bright colors are sticking around for fall.  Hot pink is a favorite color of mine to wear and I love it paired with turquoise.  This is a super chic outfit for a causal outing with friends or a fun date night with the hubs.  

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leopard lovin'

Okay, it's official...I need to get a button up leopard shirt.  I'm totally crushing on this outfit.  I love how it can be dressed up or down.  I've got an H&M shopping trip with a friend coming up and this will be a must buy for the fall! 

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I'm linking up with the lovely {av} over at long distance loving for my Friday's Fancies.  Check out some of the other great outfits fellow bloggers have put together.  It's one of my favorite parts of the link up.

Wish me luck as I head to College Station to experience a true A&M football game.  Mr. H is thrilled for me to finally attend a game and he's so excited to show me where he went to school.  It will be a walk down memory lane for him!  

Happy FRIDAY!

a&m going to A&M

That's right, Anica and Michael (or a&m) will be headed to Texas A&M in College Station this weekend to attend a football game.  Mr. H, his dad and siblings all went to A&M.

Mr. H and I will be attending the game with the in laws.  They have season tickets and Mr. H is so excited to share this experience with me.  I have never been to College Station or seen a game.  I feel I'm in for a real surprise.  Ha.  I am not into sports at all, but I hear there's lots of fun entertainment and lots of excitement.

I was also told by Mr. H that Sunday will be Funday.  Haha.  I asked him why and he said that's the day he'll show me around College Station and take me to where he lived, hung out, ate, etc.  It's pretty cute how excited he is.

And I'll fit in really well because last fall I purchased my first A&M t-shirt.  It's a cute vintage tee.  No one will ever know I went to Baylor.  :)

Kyle Field here we come!!

food truck

Happy Monday.  Another weekend is over.  Mr. H and I had a VERY relaxing weekend.  It's one of the last ones we'll have for a long time.  It's about to get really busy people!!  

Have you ever been to a food truck?  I hadn't until last weekend.  Mr. H and I met up with some friends at a food park in Fort Worth.  It's such a cool idea.  It's like a food court, but out of trucks.  

Friends Mary (from Put a Ruffle On it!!!) and Melissa.

I got an amazing hamburger from Fred's Texas.  I got homemade guacamole on it.  Yummy!!

Mr. H got a grilled cheese with three pepper colby jack and BBQ pulled pork from Lee's Grilled Cheese.  It was delicious.  I of course had to take a bite (or two).  They also had grilled mac & cheese, that looked so yummy, but I neither one of us got it.  We'll have to try it next time!

If you don't know by now, I have a love for desserts!!!!  It's no surprise that I had to try a cupcake from the Red Jett Sweets truck.  I was so excited to try their new flavor for fall: Peter Pumpkin, but they sold out right before we walked up to the window.  Uggg.  

I settled for Nuts for Kentucky which was bourbon cake, carmel buttercream and rolled in candied pralines.  It was very yummy.  Mel was living on the edge and tried their other fall flavor: maple bacon.  Sounds kind of weird, right?

This was such a fun outing.  Mr. H and I will for sure be going back to try out other trucks.  It's a fun place for a casual date night or a fun evening with friends.  Maybe they'll have a pumpkin cupcake next time too.  

Have a very HAPPY Monday friends!