1. October Is. I was editing photos late the other night and had the TV on a station that streamed music videos. This Martina McBride song came on and Oh. Em. Gee. I was a big ball of tears. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this song/video is a beautiful testament to those who are battling cancer and those who are their source of strength and support. Grab your Kleenex!
http://youtu.be/WxIt70j_SPk
2. Comfort Food. The weather in Houston this week has been amazing! I actually pulled out my Uggs 🙂 I was at the grocery store on Tuesday and decided that fall food was now appropriate with the weather shift, so after consulting Pinterest {my new Google}, I decided to make some yummy comfort food. I cooked chili for dinner the first night and then this pot roast last night. The chili was pretty killer and the pot roast was perfectly comforting. I will warn you, the allspice in the pot roast recipe is a little intense so I will definitely cut that in half next time. I highly recommend that recipe though, and Troy was so happy that he didn’t have to fend for himself for dinner these past few nights 🙂
3. Bravo! Does anyone watch Most Eligible Dallas? Anyone? Ya, I got sucked into yet another Bravo ‘reality’ TV show — maybe it was the ties to my old stomping grounds {DFW}, or maybe it was the familiarity of Matt and Courtney’s “we’re just friends” relationship, but I was hooked. I anxiously watched all season and then watched the season finale on Monday 🙂 I was giddy! So pumped that Matt and Courtney finally admitted their feelings and got together — they seemed totally in love! The show ended I was as on cloud nine, seriously beaming {what a dork, right!?}. But then I made the worst mistake ever: I watched the Watch What Happens L!ve interview with Courtney and Matt, which fast-forwards a few months to the present/now. I hoped to God that they were still relishing in their new relationship {I was!}, but I quickly realized through the awkward exchanges that they were in fact not together 🙁 Hello major letdown…I totally know that he’s the one who screwed it up. Dangit Matt!
4. Market. A few friends have told me about the Urban Market Antique Show this weekend in Houston and I sooooo want to go! According to the website, The Urban Market Houston Antique Show has become THE event for dealers as well as bargain hunters who are looking to spend a weekend in the beautiful outdoors looking through tents filled with incredible antiques and treasures right here in Houston. With measurements in hand many in this crowd are on a quest as they are regulars and they know the deals you can find at this market. I am going to try my darndest to make it on Sunday, even if I have to wake up early 🙂
5. Make a Wish! Even though Saturday is the official day, I want to give a little shoutout to my mom-in-law, Diana, and wish her a happy birthday 🙂 We look forward to celebrating with you next weekend!!!
Oh hush! I know you guys think I am using the blog to shamelessly gain a few brownie points with my MIL, don’t you? Well you are WRONG, folks! Totally wrong….ehem….cough cough 😉
6. Sneak. In keeping with the birthday tone, I will end the Thread with this sneak peek of my session with soon-to-be-one-year-old Camryn 🙂 We can’t attend the bday party this weekend BUT I hope you have a wonderful day, Cam — oh and eat lots of cake! 
Thanks for the shout out and I’m a sucker for brownie point seeking daughters-in-law. Love you bunches.
First of all, I totally cried when I first heard that song on the radio….and it was on the way to work! Second, I LOVE the picture of Cammy! Love the cupcake, love her, and love the great shot! Awesome Thursday Thread!