Fall is almost here!

It has been a beautiful week here in North Carolina.  Windows open, running outside (yes, we have been running!), nip in the air, and of course football.... our favorite time of year!

This will probably be our last big harvest from the garden.  There are still a few peppers and tomatoes growing, but they probably won't be ready at one time.  I have loved having fresh tomatoes for sandwiches and salads.  And the peppers made some good fajitas this week!

We have been trying to get back into the swing of running.  We want to run a 5K soon. Maybe October or November? We have been running at the gym, but the weather has been so nice lately that we have taken it to the streets! Ha. J downloaded an app so we how know far and how fast we are going.  We also discovered a cool neighborhood not too far from ours.  Bigger lots; older houses. Too bad none were for sale when we were house shopping!

With fall in the air, it was time to decorate... and make pie. Pumpkin, of course!

I have been getting back in the swing of things at work.  I haven't really had a normal week yet, but I am sure one is coming soon. I know it won't be next week though.  My classes are going well.  They haven't been hard, just work intensive.  Lots of articles to read, long forum posts, etc.  I will be glad when I am done in May! Although I probably won't know what to do with my free time.

A new restaurant opened in downtown Fuquay this week.  It is a small pizza chain from New York.  There is one in downtown Apex, too.  We decided to check it out, knowing it was their opening weekend.  We expected it to be crazy (it was) and the service to be so-so. We did have to wait a while, but it was good. We each got rolls (like a stromboli), and we shared garlic knots.  We are hoping it makes it so we can eat there occasionally.


Until next time, GO BULLDOGS!

Chicken and Waffles

Richard and his brother, Brian, came to Raleigh for the long weekend.  We enjoyed eating and hanging out watching some Mississippi State football.  The boys also played a round of golf.  Sad to report- there were no hole in ones. :(  We made it to the farmers' market and bought some pumpkin butter... oh yeah! We went to Beasley's downtown for lunch. The boys had chicken and waffles, and I had, well, a waffle. :)

We are so glad it is football season! That also means pumpkins and colorful leaves. :) Our favorite time of year. We are hoping it will be a great year to be a bulldog. Hail State!