Happy Friday! Rob and I are headed to Roanoke for the weekend, and then I'll be staying at least a couple days next week while my mom recovers from what we hope will be a quick and successful second surgery.

We had guests come on Wednesday and they left this morning, so it feels like we've already had one weekend this weekend. We have a lot of stuff coming up these next few days and I'm already anxious to get back to Charlotte and once again try to establish a normal routine. 

I'm planning/hoping to keep up with my blog a little better than I did the last time my mom had surgery, especially since I'll be away for half the time or less. Either way, you can follow along with me on Instagram next week (I'm also giving away four $25 gift cards to the coffee shop of each winner's choice) if you'd like updates.

I can't thank you all enough for all the support, love, thoughts, and prayers you've sent these past couple of months with my mom's first surgery and my BRCA test results. We all appreciate it so much.

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Hats and long sleeves and ponchos, oh my!

I recently got my hair cut (these photos are from before) and looking at them has me wondering what the heck I've done! But I like the new look a lot and it's so much easier to style. Either way, it was time for a change!

Jeans (similar): Levi's | Poncho: Jigsaw London | Tee: GAP

Bag & Watch: Michael Kors | Shoes: Old Navy | Hat: Wild Love Knits

Photos by Andi Perullo for Freckled Italian. 

I've been meaning to share more music here since the first 5 Favorite Songs post last spring, so without further ado I'm sharing not My Top Five Favorite Songs, but five more favorite songs:

• Hello, Adele
  • No explanation needed. I don't know anyone who isn't playing this one on repeat.
• Save the Last Dance for Me, Michael Bublé
  • Never fails to put me in a good mood. We actually played this as the last song at our wedding, which was so fun. I've also been listening to his Christmas albums nonstop for the past two weeks and it's been awesome.
• Patron Saint, Regina Spektor
  • I think this is my favorite song on this album. I love everything Regina does, but this is one that I can listen to over and over again.
• Below My Feet, Mumford & Sons
  • Perfect for moody winter days. I love it so much.
• Sæglópur, Sigur Rós
  • While we're on the subject of moody winter days. I love Sigur Rós when I'm working because the words are super subtle and also in another language, so it doesn't mess up my concentration.

What are five of your favorite songs?