We had the most beautiful weekend!! Brilliant blue skies, colorful falling leaves and perfect warm-but-jeans-friendly temps. (Also, look at our kale garden exploding in the background!)
I changed my beachy tablescape to a more spooky setup. Loving the change! The plate in the middle is owl shaped : )
Friday night we had the neighbors on our block over for cocktail hour on the porch. We sipped pumpkin beer, ate Monticello peanuts and played in the yard. We’ve gotten to know our street so much better this year!
Mazen and I played lots of “jump off the bench”!
Our friends stayed for pizza dinner. The kiddos were in seventh heaven.
Saturday morning we made pancakes. Sprinkles to celebrate Larbs’ birthday!!!
The boys went to the park and I headed to a soccer game. The first of two this weekend. Those legs are tired! PS. That’s my old shoe bag…or maybe Larbs’s …from high school. My mom happened to ask if I wanted it, and it’s been so convenient to have again!
Saturday lunch came from deep inside the fridge. A No Bull burger with leftover parsnips and peppers with hummus. With the changing of the seasons I get a little sick of salads. I was glad to have a veggie alternative. It’s soup season!
Saturday afternoon we did some baking! While I prepared the real recipe, Mazen did a pretend one with honey in a cup. He is loving cooking these days.
I cannot wait to share these with you soon!!!
Later that evening we all headed into the country for a harvest party!
Loved those collards!
Hi Mr. Walty!
When darkness settled in our hosts lit the bonfire and s’mores were gobbled down!
Sunday involved a morning trip to the grocery store. Whole Foods at 8:30am on Sunday is GLORIOUS! I had a cappuccino while I shopped and waited approximately zero minutes in line.
Meal prep!
Then I headed out to soccer game #2. Our team played so well, and we almost won but ended up in a tie. We always tie!
Post soccer lunch: smoked salmon, freshly baked sweet potato fries, cheese and greens. Plus some baked apples for dessert.
Sunday afternoon I got a little work done editing photos (and writing this post!) and then we headed down the street for our neighborhood association picnic.
It was a little weird to eat dinner at 4:30, but I can be convinced to eat at any hour : )
Mazen LOVED the pumpkin painting station!!
Happy birthday week to me 
Linda @ The Fitty says
Looks like a wonderful weekend filled with good eats and pumpkins 🙂
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
I love that green sweater! Where is it from? Looks so comfy and soft!
KathEats says
Stitch Fix!
Alyssa @ The Healthy RD says
Looks like a super fun weekend for the whole family!
[email protected] says
Such a cool idea with the pumpkins!!! Might have to do it with my little niece and nephew!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Looks like such a fun weekend! I can’t believe how big M is looking! Such a little man!!
Maureen says
What a fun weekend!
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
Happy birthday week to you too!
I’m always amazed and inspired how you get so much fun stuff packed into a weekend – especially with a little guy to take care of. I wish we had a closer neighborhood for evening activities because that sounds like so much fun. If those pumpkin cookies turned out, be sure to share the recipe! Can’t get enough festive goodies right now. 🙂
Susan says
Looks like a great weekend balance of physical activity & social plans! Can I ask how you do your sweet potato fries? I have a hard time getting mine crisp without burning them!
KathEats says
We cook them on a cooling rack to allow more air circulation. 400* for about an hour.
heather jones says
Is that also how you roast your kabocha?
KathEats says
Yes
Alex says
Looks like such a great weekend. So many great fall events to attend. What type of camera do you use to take your pictures and what program do you use for editing? They are always beautiful. Thanks!
KathEats says
I have a Canon Mark II and I use Lightroom to edit. Thanks!
Jess. says
Looks like a lovely fall weekend! I too get a little sick of salads this time a year. They actually start to make me a little gaggy.
Amanda @ Slimplify Life says
I am a UVA grad and this post just reminds me that there is truly nothing better than Charlottesville in the Fall! PS. Can you send your green thumb my way because all of my produce dies, a fast, fast death.
Mom says
So pleased you could use the old bag! Love seeing Maze painting pumpkins.
Lindsey @ SimplyLindsey says
I love your fall tablescape!
Jesse says
oh fall is just my favorite season for all these reasons — pumpkins, outdoors and fun!
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Alexa @ simpleeatsfood.com says
Love the picture of Mazen in the kitchen, he looks so eager to get cookin’!
seana says
Mazen cracks me up with his sunglasses 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
Such a fun Fall weekend. Mazen has grown up so much. A little man for sure!
Kay says
Such a great weekend. Makes me want to paint my own pumpkins!
Tracy says
Happy early birthday! Mine was last week 🙂
I love going to my grocery stores right when they open! TJs at 8am and Whole Foods at 7:30…so much more enjoyable!!
KathEats says
Happy birthday to you!!
Annie says
Are those delicata squash slices? What are you going to do with them? Your weekends always look a-mazen!
KathEats says
Eatin’ em on salads!
Becky says
Wait, your birthday is on Sunday, wouldn’t NEXT week be your birthday week? Just wondering….not that I’ve never stretched my birthday celebration out over several days. Nope, not me.
Saw your guys downtown Saturday morning. Holy cow Mazen has gotten long! He’s about to outgrow that stroller!
KathEats says
Well I start my weeks on Monday..sooo….but I think 10/25 and 10/26 should be celebrated together : )
Becky says
Absolutely!
Cyn says
Have a Happy Birthday!
Are those some sort of pumpkin cookie s’mores?! Will be checking back for that recipe 🙂
KathEats says
🙂
Andrea says
ugh can’t handle how cute mazen is!!!!
Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes says
Can you do a post on how you make your sweet potato fries? They look so delicious!
KathEats says
Sounds like a good video post idea!
Kori says
Such a fun weekend, delicious eats, beautiful photos, and gorgeous family! 🙂
Amy says
Yay! Soup season! Bring on the recipes 🙂