Fantastic Fall

So far, Fall has been a very busy season for the Future Simmons! First, we had an amazing engagement party October 13th at Squire Creek in Choudrant, La. My parents are wonderful for throwing such a great party and allowing our bridal party, family, and friends to all meet!

 

 

We took engagement pictures on the 27th! Meagan Fisher took them and a sneak peek is up on her blog! I am dying to see the rest, she did a great job!

 

http://mfisherphotography.com/blog/2012/10/29/caty-jacob-engaged/



 



We also did something I've wanted to do forever, and in Tennessee it was perfect! In case you didn't know, Fall in Tennessee is absolutely stunning! This being said, we channeled our inner child and went to a pumpkin patch! If anyone is around this area I highly recommend Waldon Farms in Smyrna. It was like a pumpkin fair more than pumpkin patch! There was a petting zoo, corn maze, hay rides, music, and delicious treats. I know you're probably reading this laughing...but I loved it!

 

 

Last, I thought I'd post pictures of my last few projects that have been occupying my time! First, I stained the top of the Goodwill desk I bought, and made it into a sofa table. I could still reattach it to the top of the desk later, but right now I like the way it looks alone! I stained it the same way I did the desk, and then just stenciled a little pattern on the back.

 

I've also been experimenting with creating mercury glass for the wedding centerpieces. I love the look of mercury glass...but it is so dang expensive! I read several different blogs and the methods varied, but it came down to the Krylon Looking Glass spray paint. I searched everywhere, Hobby Lobby, Michaels, JoAnne's, and finally good ole Walmart had it. People's opinions varied on spraying outside vs inside of the glass. I chose outside so you can actually put flowers in them. I'm still playing around with different methods, but this is what I have so far! They are more silver in real life, so I'm debating painting some gold first next time.

 

Somehow in all my "free time" I've also managed to start coaching junior cheerleading (7-11 year old girls) twice a week! They cheer for football games in their same age division. Note: this is not flag or touch! These little babies are out there in full pads tackling each other! It's definitely been a different experience. That age is full of energy and comments about everything! They are great, but I think I will stick to high school and older when it comes to teaching full time!

 

Fall has been crazy...and as graduation in December approaches, Holiday Season gets into full swing, and more wedding showers happen, it will only get crazier!

 

I love every second!