Walkin' In Memphis with the Dogs

Do you ever have times when you feel like you blink and you aren't really sure what you've done with the last few weeks of your life? That's been the last month around here for me. It was a crazy whirlwind of events that had me trying to figure out which way was up and what day it was. I finally feel like that crazy twilight zone has come to an end and the seasons are a-changing.  Literally...I woke up this morning and it was 40 degrees outside!  Hello fall finally! Please stick around because your sibling summer has stuck around this year for entirely too long and has definitely overstayed his welcome.

Since Eric was on a hunting trip (one of those things that comes along with fall temps), I took the pups up to Memphis for the weekend so spend some time with my parents and their sweet Maggie Sue. It had been a while since I'd seen her, and my dogs hadn't been around her since she was 6 weeks old. We hit the road early Friday morning and pulled into Memphis just in time for a BBQ lunch from the Germantown Commissary [my favorite =)]. We spent the weekend watching the puppies play, stuffing ourselves silly with some great food, taking the pups for walks, watching some great football games [we changed the channel when Michigan got the ball back with 5 seconds to go and missed the end of the game!], and decorating their front porch for fall!  I was sad to have to head home yesterday afternoon, but I guess I had to come back to the real world at some point.

I told her we were taking a selfie, but apparently she though I said side-eye. 

 The 3 Musketeers

They spent a lot of time sleeping on the couch. Maggie always made sure she was right next to Hawk and they were always laying in nearly the exact same position. 

 I made my brother jealous sending him snaps of all of the homemade deliciousness that we indulged in. Mom and Dad showed out with Mom's homemade spaghetti and Dad's homemade chili.  I have learned how to make these dishes but for some reason they always taste better when they make them!

 We managed to get my parents' front porch ready for fall too with a few decorations that turned out super really cute and has me ready to pull out fall decorations at our house. 

Maggie helped put the gourds on the porch.

I realized when I got home that I didn't take any human pictures aside from my selfie with Maggie, but I assure you my parents were present over the weekend. =)

We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful fall weekend. It was just what I needed to recharge my batteries and get me ready for the week ahead. Time at home with your family does that. =)