I crammed so much into this past weekend that it is much easier for me to share it via photos:

[celebrated Mo’s birthday with Oreo Ice Cream Cake]

[caught up with a friend over a large latte]

[a little early holiday spirit poppin’ up at the mall]

[snagged my favorite fall scents from none other than Wal-Mart]

[new boots courtesy of DSW]

[visitor for Sunday morning pancakes]

[safari baby shower complete with a ‘Sully’ Scratch cupcake]

[taking advantage of a Sunday date night at 801 Chophouse]

What is a pregnant gal to do when she has a freezer bag full of uber ripe bananas and a craving for all things pumpkin? Find a recipe to combine both and make it ASAP.

Even the 100+ degree weather today can’t stop me from ushering in fall. I busted out the muffin tins and plan to whip up these hybrid pumpkin banana treats this week. Baby B is already jumping (and kicking) with excitement.

[pumpkin banana muffins from My Biscuits are Burning]