My Little Pumpkin Spice Baby

 

If fall had a mascot, I'm pretty sure it would look exactly like this. 

There's something about seeing Ariella all bundled up in her pumpkin pajamas, smiling with that scrunched little nose, that makes my heart do somersaults. I mean... come on  — a knitted pumpkin hat with a stem? It doesn't get any cuter. 

This morning as I laid her on the blanket and she started waving those little arms, I couldn't help but laugh. She has this way of lighting up even the gloomiest autumn day —  like a tiny sunshine wrapped in orange corduroy. 

Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons — warm drinks, cozy blankets, the smell of cinnamon drifting through the house — but this year, it feels completely new. Now I get to experience it through Ariella's eyes (and drooly pumpkin smiles). We've traded pumpkin spice lattes for pumpkin giggles, and honestly... it's a pretty sweet upgrade. 

So here's to our first official pumpkin season together.
May it be filled with cuddles, coffee, cozy mornings, and way too many seasonal outfits — because yes, I fully intend to make her my mini fall fashion buddy.  

Love,
Mama 🧡