Friday, September 16, 2011

Mums and Pumpkins.

I am over the moon excited to decorate our house for Fall. I get excited to go to the pumpkin patch and pick out the best, perfectly shaped, pumpkins! And not to mention the pretty mums. I am not sure what kind of door wreath we'll be doing this year, but I'm hoping for something very festive, maybe even one with a bow. OH! My family and I haven't done this in a while, but getting bails of hay and centering the pumpkins around them or even on top of them. Ah! As you can see, I am thrilled about this. :) 








































Not to scare anyone, but I am also a Winter lover. This is our house last year!! I happen to love all seasons, and couldn't even imagine living somewhere that stays the same year round! Snow is beautiful, though it may be a fuss to drive in and trample around in. 

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Pumpkin Spice Latte.


























My first Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte of the Fall season! Mmmm. It was perfectly delicious. Now I just wish the weather would cool down a bit. It's still in the 80's!

Monday, September 12, 2011

Flight 93 Memorial, 10th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemoration.

When I learned about Flight 93 in middle school, I felt a real connection to flight attendant, Sandy Bradshaw. I was touched by the heroic story of the 40 men and women who fought to save the Nation from further tragedy. Sandy is my inspiration, role model, and hero. She will forever live on in my heart and because of her, I am going after my dream of becoming a flight attendant. I want to help people like she did. I was thankful and honored to be able to visit the Flight 93 site on the 10th anniversary of 9/11.















































































































































There was a 45 minute wait to enter the park. But the scenery on the slow drive up was absolutely breathtaking. They say you become drawn to that place, and I now know why.
































































































Once we were parked, everyone took buses to the actual crash site of United Flight 93. Everyone was very friendly and truly PROUD to be an American. 

















































































































































Obama and the first lady were on this helicopter. Everyone stood up on their chairs when they landed to get pictures, autographs, shakes their hands, and speak to them.                  


There was a 17-ton boulder to make the crash site. I become very emotional and it really hit home to actually be standing where the plane went down. The final resting place of the heroes of Flight 93.
Being there was a life changing experience. It altered me in a way that I didn't think it could. I will hopefully be a flight attendant by the next 9/11, and I cannot wait to wear my uniform proudly to the memorial. I am forever moved by the heroism and courage of everyone on Flight 93. And I'll always remember their sacrifice. My hero Sandy Bradshaw, will always hold a very, very special place in my heart. 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Photo shoot.

My friend, Ashleigh, is an incredible photographer. She took my Senior pictures and now I occasionally model for her and help her out. Here are some pictures from the shoot:
































































Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Fall is in the air.

I couldn't be more ecstatic! Fall is my favorite time of year. The leaves begin to change, the weather is cooler, you begin to pull out coats, sweaters, and boots, pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin scented candles, and not to mention the endless baking of autumn desserts, yum!





























































































"Come," said the Wind to the leaves one day."Come over the meadow and we will play." Put on your dresses of red and gold. For summer is gone and the days grow cold."