I Am Thankful For:
Snuggles from my puppies
Starting a new baby blanket
Laughing at myself
The first day of Autumn
Thursday night football
Halloween Oreos
Fridays
Staying up too late to binge the rest of a season
Weekends
Pretty nails
Perfect Fall days
Starting another new crochet project
The Panthers finally won a game
Fall candles
I am (mostly) healthy
Late night reading
I Am Thankful For:
Cooler nights
Pumpkins
That one puffy white cloud in a blue sky
A good dental checkup
Spending time with my sister
Foggy September mornings
I am enough
Sushi
Laughing with my sister
An evening with a "chick flick" and junk food
Late night conversations
Saturday mornings
My husband preparing dinner
A sunset walk at Biltmore
Football Sundays
Sleeping in a little
Hearing the "cha-ching" of an Etsy sale
Chocolate
The smell of freshly clean laundry
I Am Thankful For:
A day that feels like fall
Comfort foods
Fresh cut grass
Pumpkin spice
Falling leaves
An organized cabinet
Big cup of cold water
Planning for a visit
Brownies
Exploring in the rain
New experiences
Time spent with my husband
The first game of the season
Aloe
Fall decor
A healthy meal
Home
I Am Thankful For:
The entire past month
Silly dog videos
Planning for fall
Waking up to a chilly morning
No itchy eyes
Cooler days
Apple season
Pumpkin cream cold brew coffee
Spending time with my sister's family
A car ride over the mountains
Shapes in the clouds
Rainy Sundays
Planning for trip to Edinburgh
Lazy mornings
A weekend of cook outs
Pancakes
Family
The rain stopped
Online shopping
Texting with my sister while shopping
August was SUCH a great month!
Last month got off to a beautiful start when we were told that grandbaby #2 is expected to make an appearance early next year. Y'all know that I adore being Oma - and now I'll have another grandkid to love on and spoil!
The Man of the House and I did a little traveling in August. He had a conference for work in Washington, DC. I tagged along and did a little solo sightseeing until his conference let out for the day when we could explore the city together. I adore wandering around museums, so all the different ones available in Washington made me feel like a kid in a candy store.
We also made a weekend trip to Nashville, Tennessee to catch the Titans playing an NFL preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals. We have a goal to watch a professional football game at every stadium. We made it to two in 2019 before having to take a break for a couple of years (thanks Covid). Oh, how much I have missed watching games in person! We explored Nashville some while we were there. Downtown has very much a "party city" feel to it. But there's also lots of history and interesting things to see. Who knew that Nashville has a full-size replica of the Parthenon? I sure didn't!
In fact, after all the joy, fun, and excitement of August - I'm kind of sorry to see it come to an end. But, I am equally excited to see what September has in store!
Working On: Planning for the last three months of the year. I've got to get my Etsy shop ready for the holiday season. We have got a big trip planned for later this year, so we're working on plans and the itinerary for each city we'll be visiting.
Celebrating: This month is my youngest nephew's birthday. Football season starts. And I'm very excited that I get to see my baby sister and hang out some this month!
Wanting/Needing: Is it too much to ask to find a cute pair of boots that are waterproof and comfortable for lots of walking? Preferably ones that don't cost a small fortune? I certainly didn't think it would be so difficult.
Eating: Recently, I have been eating a lot of oatmeal for breakfast. I have it with protein powder, hemp seeds (for fiber and more protein), walnuts, berries, and a sprinkle of oatmeal. Delicious and packed with nutrition.
Loving: That it's September! Fall is almost here. Football season is starting. Soon the leaves will be changing and the air will be cooler. I love everything about fall.
September Goals:
I Am Thankful For:
Lunch with my grandson
Eye drops for allergy eyes
My husband making me a cup of coffee
Safe travels
Time spent with my husband
Museums
Silly texts from my son
Long walks on the National Mall
Art galleries in beautiful old buildings
A fresh salad
Going home
Dinner with my daughters family
Experiencing a new city
Getting back to my routine
Hints of fall all around
