Things I really, really love.

AKA a sneaky way to do a life update without seeming too random.

1.  Dogs. DUH.

So, one dog in particular really has my heart...I've mentioned her before and I'll mention her again: The great Willow. She is the snuggliest/coolest dog around. Way back in August I went to visit her and her mom in Houston and it was a fabulous time. I took a total of three pictures while there because Meghan (Willow's mom) and I were too busy talking non-stop for a week (we had a lot to say and catch up on). Willow likes to sit on my lap.

My sister lives in Portland, OR and she has a pretty awesome dog named Fredo. Fredo has a friend that comes and stays with them about once a month. Friends, meet Hank:

How cool is that dog? My sister tells great tales of him and I really wish I could meet the snorting French Bulldog. Love it.

2. Nashville and Friends (the people, not the show).

Sean and I have made two different trips to Nashville in the last few months. The first was in September for our friends Lauren and Matt's wedding. It was pretty awesome. The second was a few weeks ago for Vanderbilt's (Go Dores!) homecoming weekend. Sean had to be in Nashville the next week for work anyway and I sure wasn't going to miss out. The weather was awesome (I LOVE FALL!) and seeing so many great friends made us very happy. Both times we visited, we stayed with Thomas. Thomas and Lucy to be exact.

Doesn't that picture just make you melt? Lucy was a stray that showed up at Thomas' door step last year. I'd say her life with Thomas isn't too shabby. She is a super good snuggler and a great host. She would wake Sean and I up daily with sniffs and face licks.

Sean had a  great group of roomates in college. Senior year he lived in a Towers suite with five other FIFA & zombie loving boys. Here are some of them doing their best zombie impressions.

 While in Nashville they got together to watch their  new favorite show "The Walking Dead". I despise zombies (along with vampires and anything else unrealistic and scary) and so I asked if I could go do something way more fun. Like go drink hard cider with these girls:

Kelly and Lauren are the coolest. I felt like the day I spent with them I didn't stop laughing once. They also totally supported and participated in the "name Lia and Sean's future puppy" game. Good friends!

3. Trader Joe's

Now anyone that has lived near a TJ's before probably doesn't need an explanation for my unhealthy love for this store. It has so many amazing things. Like seriously, how is it so good? Also, how is it not in Florida yet? They are killing me. So fall is definitely defined by all things pumpkin in this residence. TJ's created the most ridiculous pumpkin product of all time. PUMPKIN BUTTER. Ya'll this stuff tastes like heaven. I  may or may not have packed 5 jars away in my suitcase. Worth it.

I also picked up a lunch box while I was in Nashville just to make all of my co-workers jealous. Because obviously that is what makes South Florida NICU R.N.'s green with envy.

4. My Husband

Seriously, he is so cute. I'll let the pictures do the talking.

This picture is amazing, isn't it? My mother and Sean danced the night away at my cousin's wedding this weekend. They were unstoppable. 

Sean is actually a super amazing deep dish pizza maker. They were so delicious, and he makes that apron look good!

5. When best friends get engaged! 

So this morning, Willow got all dressed up in her Christmas best and greeted Meghan at the door when she came home from work. 

Tied around her neck was this little big gem...

My best friend is getting married and I am pumped! 

That friends, is what I am loving right now.