hey, it’s the first of october! happy october, guys! i was thinking today would be the perfect day to share my little fall to do list. i don’t like to say bucket list, because i feel like it’s kind of morbid, you know? i mean, i’m (hopefully- God willing) not going to be kicking the bucket any time soon, so yeah. fall to do list. now, this was such a great plan, you know. oh! it’s the first day in october! that’s a pretty good time to talk all about this new season, right? yeah, and then the weather man decides to let me know (so kind of him) that the high is going to 100 today. one hundred. triple digits. in october. i mean, does this happen every year and i’m just really good at blocking it out of my memory? because i have spent every single fall except for one in my 25 years on this planet in california. and this warmth seems shocking to me. so, who knows. i AM quite skilled at remembering only what i want to remember. really, guys, it’s a good skill to have. so, whatever. i’ll be over here wearing a sundress and lying miserably in front of the air conditioning unit, drinking lots of ice water and fanning myself dramatically, a la scarlett o’hara. her first name is katie, after all, don’tcha know.
without further ado, here it is. my fall to do list:
1. apple hill. duh. if you live anywhere near the northern part of california, then this is the place to go for all things autumnal. rolling miles of apple orchards and pretty fall leaves on the trees, and cute little pumpkin patches. i recommend getting a dozen of the apple donuts, because really, one just isn’t enough. also, the apple cider is a must (and there’s free samples!) and apple turnovers at larsen’s, sitting by the cute little pond at high hill, picking out your pumpkins to adorn the porch. this is the quintessential “fall” activity in my book. and we will be going at least once. at least.
2. make pumpkin cookies. i have never made a cookie with any sort of pumpkin essence to it, but thanks to pinterest, now i want every single thing that i make to have pumpkin something or other in it. and i’m okay with that.
3. decorate pumpkins. oh, i have so many ideas for this one! glitter! polka dots! stripes! make them into cute little gourd animals of all sorts! paint them solid colors! yeah, i’m going pumpkin crazy this year.
4. watch scary movies. now, this is one of my favorite traditions in my family. every year, in the entire month of october, we watch scary movies. not every night, but every movie night. this was started by my dad, who is a HUGE fan of any and all horror movies. my mom usually ends up leaving the room and doing things elsewhere- she is NOT a fan- so it’s kind of become this thing that i share with my dad, and is one of the very best things about october. to be honest, i’m a terrible horror movie watcher. i mean, really. i’m the type that gets frightened by the tiniest move or sound. the first 2 minutes in “silence of the lambs” absolutely terrifies me- you know, the part where jodie foster is running through the forest? that’s it. she’s just running. hannibal lector hasn’t even been introduced yet. but maybe it’s the suspense of the entire movie. same with the twin girls at the end of the hallway in “the shining.” they’re just standing there. no big deal, right? what’s so scary about twins? i’ll tell you what: EVERYTHING. plus, that movie is just absolutely the worst. the WORST. which, therefore, makes it one of the best. but only in october.
5. wear all of my fall clothes. now, this may seem simple, but really. i tend to always reach for the same things in my closet and my plan for this fall is to make sure to really wear everything i’ve got! this includes each of my boots and cute light sweaters, scarves, and plaids. oh, those plaids. of which, i have every color of the rainbow. this will happen. whenever the weather decides to cooperate with moi. it might help me to remember this if i do a fall outfit series here! look out for that soon!
there you have it. it’s simple. it’s short. and it’s what i plan on doing this fall. whenever that will be.
xo
again, adorable outfit!
thank you, sweet girl!
xo
cute outfit!
100 degrees. really?! yikes. that really stinks.
here’s hoping that you will actually be able to wear fall clothing!
thanks! and yes, really. it’s terrible, isn’t it?!
xo
Love your outfit!
I am so excited about pumpkins now too! Going to make some Mumpkins today-can’t wait!
=)
Brooke
thank you! ooh, i’m intrigued- what’s a mumpkin?
xo
Oh my gosh #1 is SO the quintessential fall thing to do! That sounds incredible!
I’m sorry about the 100 degree temps though :/ We got rain alllll weekend long so it brought our temps down to the 80s.
I’m also intrigued by this Mumpkin!?
isn’t it? i am so excited for the weather to cool down a bit so we can go to apple hill!! can. not. wait.
and i’m waiting for an answer to the mumpkin thing…
xo
Take me to Apple Hill with you!!! Mmmk?? And I will leave the scary movies to you. I am horrible at watching them- I ask way too many questions and scream like a little girl at everythinggg!
OKAY!!! come with- that would be so much fun! haha and girl, i never said i was good at watching them- i get way too scared for my own good. i guess it’s my masochistic side???
xo
One hundred degrees on the first day of Ocotober?! That’s unreal! And I NEED to make those pumpkin chocolate chips cookies. In fact, I’m pinning that so everyone can make them!!!!!
I KNOW!! it actually ended up only getting to 97, BUT STILL. GROSS. aww yayyyy, let’s both make the pumpkin cookies and compare notes!
xo
I want some pumpkin cookies too. I don’t think I have ever had any.
i haven’t ever tried pumpkin cookies, either. i’m quite intrigued by them, though. i’ll let you know how they turn out!
xo
Super cute outfit!!! :)
thanks, Jen!! :)
xo
your list is perfect! it’s been way too long since i’ve seen a scary movie. i think i need to add that to my “to do” as well…
yes, yes! the big debate i’m having is: which scary movie to watch first.
xo
i can’t wait to go to apple hill!! i’m going this saturday :D yes it would most defiantly be nice if the weather would get it together and become more fall like. i right with you, can’t wait to wear fall clothes and i particularly remember it being really cool this time of the year last year….
yes, it was in the 70’s last year at this time!! CRAZY! and i’m so jealous of you, going to apple hill this weekend! have so much fun, and eat lots of apple things for me :)
xo
LOVE LOVE LOVE the outfit! :) I almost have a denim shirt just like that! Love your fall list! I want to do ALL of those too! :)
xo
awww thanks, love!! i am obsessed with the denim shirt: it goes with everything!
xo
We do Apple Hill too. Except we’re in northern Nevada. Still, apple cider donuts? I’m there. And pony rides. I’m all over those too.
OMG pony rides!!! i forgot about the pony rides! i cannot wait to go to apple hill this year!
xo
Love that top!!! so cute!!! x
thank you!
xo
Oh gosh, I’ve been seeing everyone make everything pumpkin flavored and I need to get on this! It all sounds and looks delicious! :)
xo TJ
i know!!! i have yet to make anything pumpkin, but it’s all in my plans!
xo
yeah it’s WAY too hot outside!! i love your fall list and can’t wait to see what you do with your pumpkins! i just heart fall so much. yippee!
ps you always look plain adorable my friend :)!
meeeee toooo! i’m so excited for it to really be fall around here. we’ve got a little ways to go, though. p.s. you are too sweet, Casey!!!! YOU are adorable!
xo
Hey girlie! I just found your blog through Ashley’s(run with me) and I am so very excited. I just adore finding other bloggers who are named Katie. I know, it sounds creepy.
But I am so glad to be following you. You are adorable and I love this list. also I’m just going to brag that it is not even 60 degrees here right now. I can’t even imagine having triple digit temps in October.
yayyy another katie!!! haha i love that! not creepy at all :) i’m glad to have you here! makes my day! and i am oh so jealous of your perfectly fall weather.
xo
you’re hilarious! i love your blog. i am a new follower:)
why thank you!! :) glad you’re here!
xo
Love this post! Did you just recently get those flats? I have to have some!
thanks, love! and yes, i did! i linked to target, and once you’re there, just search for “leopard flats” :) they are amaaaazing and so cheap! like, we’re talking $15!
xo