I meant to post this earlier, but, you know, September has sort of been that way – sneaking up on me with its passing and feeling more like August than it maybe should. Consider that a confession of sorts, this summertime girl is ready for some fall weather. I just read it’s been our town’s hottest September ever – and it’s barely rained! This month also has been packed with soccer practices and games for two kids, so many lessons in growing and becoming who God wants me to be, and trying to take a deep breath in this summer air that still lingering.
Highlights
My mother-in-law treated all us girls – my sisters-in-law and all our seven girls – to a fun day in Nashville, where we ate at The Aquarium, shopped a little, met Anna & Elsa, and then enjoyed Disney on Ice. It was a great pre-game event before we head to DISNEY WORLD THIS WEEKEND!
My baby girl turned four! We had so much fun celebrating – among a normal, busy day during the week and then again on a Sunday afternoon with family and friends. We had a rainbow unicorn party and soaked up sun around our pool.
Favorite things
Soccer season – I have two kids playing soccer for the first time in several years, but I sure do love it. Watching Rachel play for the first time has been as entertaining as it sounds – and she’s pretty good! She’s scored in each of her games so far and she’s enjoyed trying to stop the other team from scoring. Plus she’s fast!
Ben is the youngest in his league, but he’s enjoying playing with some friends on the soccer field. He plays various positions based on what’s needed and does well on both offense and defense. I captured the photo above during one of Ben’s practices after the brief rain.
Lauren Alaina’s new song – Y’all, “Getting Good” is so good. Go listen. Or buy it. (And it’ll be on the playlist I’m making for this season of life.)
Scrapbooking – I caught up on some Project Life pages on the app on my phone AND I started putting together an album of our Disney Cruise a year ago with actual printed photos and paper. It’s still sitting out on the table in my back living – and I don’t even mind the mess because I was so happy to get that project going.
From the bookshelf
“Someone Knows” by Lisa Scottoline – I’m a long-time fan of Lisa Scottoline, although I’ve only ever read her stand-alone novels and not her legal series. I liked the alternating points of view, the suspenseful storyline, and the deeper sides of the characters revealed.
“November 9” by Colleen Hoover – I loved the concept of this one! Two people meet one night and meet up again each year on the same date. Meanwhile, one of those characters is writing a romantic book based on their “relationship” that has one spanned hours at a time once a year. I was totally intrigued and found myself rooting for the characters despite life circumstances and timing that complicated matters.
“All the Little Lights” by Jamie McGuire – I love when I find good books with Prime Reading (hello, free!). I liked the story and main characters of this one. Some of it was a little predictable, but I also was surprised a couple of times.
“Never Have I Ever” by Joshilyn Jackson – I happened upon this one at the library after hearing good things about Joshilyn Jackson branching out into more of a suspense genre. I loved some of her early books and then couldn’t get into a couple of her other ones, but I really wanted to read this one. I loved it and was surprised multiple times. The storylines involve betrayal, love, deception, and friendship. It’s dark, funny, and suspenseful, so I just kept turning the pages and read most of it in one day.
“The Hammer of Hope” by Katie Jo Hook – I got to endorse this children’s book and loved sharing a review on my blog earlier this month. It’s such a lovely book, and I didn’t want you to miss it. {Read my review here.}
On the screen
Hooray for new TV shows on my DVR! I’m most excited for “Blue Bloods,” “The Resident,” “New Amsterdam,” “Survivor,” and “Madam Secretary.”
I’ve also traded “The Voice” for “Dancing with the Stars” because I wanted to watch Lauren Alaina, James Van Der Beek, and Hannah Brown dance. They’re doing so well and I like how it’s only one night a week compared to two for “The Voice.”
How was your September?
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Disney on Ice sounds like fun, and I hope you enjoy your trip. Thanks for all the book recommendations too. September seems to have flown past for me. It’s hard to believe it’s October already!
I hope you enjoy the books too! Yes, I’m a little in denial it’s October, especially because I swam today … 🙂 Thanks for being here, Lesley!
I think we are tV opposites. Funny. laurensparks.net
I could watch so many more shows if I had time … but I have to draw a line somewhere. 🙂 Glad to see you here, Lauren!
As much as I want to watch Lamar Odom on DWTS, the singer in me is watching The Voice. Why are both of these shows on at the same time? I watched Lamar the first night and LOL. His moves on the basketball court do not translate on the dance floor. I’m sure he’s been sent home by now. James Van Der Beek will probably win.
James Van Der Beek really may win! Lamar Odom is entertaining … or, was. He made it a week longer than anyone, even his partner, expected. He was a good sport, though.
Our September has been like that, too–very hot, very little rain. Thankfully the forecast looks a little better for next week.
The Nashville trip and Disney on Ice sound like so much fun. Hope you have a great time ay Disneyworld!
I so need to catch up with some scrapbooking. I have photos in shoe boxes, not to mention everything in “the cloud” since we started using phone cameras. Maybe after my book gets done!
I’m not familiar with any of those books or authors, but the sound good!
I had forgotten Lauren Alaina was going to be on DWTS. I didn’t think I knew any of the contestants, so I didn’t watch this year. I do like The Voice, and we love New Amsterdam, too. The Masked Singer has been surprisingly fun, too.
Thanks for sharing these peeks into your life here, Barbara! I hope you get some fall-ish weather soon.
It’s always fun to hear about your month. It sounds like it was full of great things! Going to check out that song now!
I hope you enjoy the song. Thanks for being here!
I always enjoy your monthly posts! Life sounds busy, Kristin. Take time to rest. xo
I’ve been working on that rest thing, hence the later than planned post. 🙂 Always glad to see your face and name here, my friend.
It’s been a pretty hot Fall this year at my house, too. We are looking for cooler temps by the end of the week. What a fun time you all must have had in Nashville! Thanks for sharing your life with us. Blessings to you, Kristin!
Those cooler temps are coming here soon too, but this afternoon we swam again. 🙂 Thanks for being here, Gayl!