The Suits Sisters

There is a small farmer's market and petting zoo about 5 minutes from our house that we'd never visited before. It was $4 for us to get in, but you could end up spending more if you want to hold the bunnies, feed the pigs, etc. The only splurge we made was for kettle corn. Caris loved the chance to wander all over the place. We'll definitely be going back soon!   I thrifted these Carhartt overalls before I was pregnant, probably 3+ years ago, they've been sitting in a Tupperware container all this time. She got a lot of compliments about them. "Please sit and smile for oneeee pumpkin picture?"    She's really into animals and animal noises these days, but animals are scarier in person than in a book. She did pet the donkey and say, "BEE BO BEE BO" (Good boy, good boy) Checking out the noisy rooster- the same kind of rooster that we hear when we Skype with Grandma and Pops in South Sudan   Please take a decent picture with Mommy? Ple...

We enjoyed spending time with Papa and Yaya who drove down for Kent's ordination service! They spoiled us with a fancy indoor hotel pool. Our little swimmer loved it and her bathing suit finally fit just right.   They treated us to dinner (CREAM SODA, PEOPLE)  Kent's Dad gave a charge to Kent during the service The Johnson guys blessed our socks off by driving down for the service.  Tony and Caris bonded over animal noises  And Tony bought me this. Tony, you are welcome here anyyyyytime After the long, exciting weekend we all felt like this:

Two weeks ago we went to a church rummage sale. A sweet lady from my bible study told me about it. She's from Canada and calls thrifting "Garage Saleing" Sailing?  And I could listen to her talk all.day.long. We arrived at 9AM, an hour after it started and the place was HUGE and the place was PACKED with people. This included some grumpy, pushy people that wanted all the cheap stuff for themselves.   Next year I'll be prepared with elbow pads. When it was all said and done, we spent two hours there. My dear little family came along because they love me so. When I thought I was finished (the first time) , I searched high and low for them only to find them sitting in the "Sofa section" watching a (For Sale) TV that was playing an episode of Barney. When Caris saw me, her face lit up, she held out her arms and said, "MommYYYYY"  Then Kent spent the next 5 minutes scooping the-puddle-that-was-me off of the ground with a $2 snow shovel.  Ever...

Dear Pushy People at the Rummage Sale, you're lucky we're in a church! Dear Lemonade, we're told not to drink our calories, but you are worth it Dear Kent, every time I think about your ordination service my eyes fill up with tears. I will be standing in the hallway, watching through the door with a box of tissues, if you need me Dear Florida Drivers, WHY ARE YOU SO ANGRY? Dear Toddler, you make decorating for holidays no fun with your curiosity, wandering eyes and quick hands Dear Dad, thanks for the 6:30AM phone call on a Saturday morning. Ouch. Dear House, my in-laws are coming. Get ready to sparkle and shine Dear Baby, thanks for the reassuring kicks and punches Dear Strawberry Pop Tarts, date night again tonight? 8PM? Dear  Rental Company Maintenance Man, we can both be glad that I was dressed in a real outfit when you showed up unannounced today

I am thankful for -My Bubba mug that Santa Ben gave me -Tank tops -Fall decorations -A handy husband -Thoughtful friends -A good report from the doctor -A growing baby bump -The chaos that surrounds me as we try to take a Bump Picture the toys, the dirty socks on the church pew, the dog and my daughter wearing the dog's collar 

7:06 First noises of the day 7:30 Makes her "I've had my alone time, I want to get UPPPP!" noises. Greets the day with a smile. 7:40 Breakfast: Chex cereal, 1/2 a banana and apple sauce. Her Dad has taught her the important life skill of drinking milk out of the bowl 7:50-8:15 Play 8:15 Diaper changed and dressed, by Dad ( shoes aren't usually included ) 8:45 First "I'm frustrated. Let me fuss, lay on the floor and suck my thumb" moment of the day 9:00 BYE BYE DA-DA. Off to work! Is he really gone?  9:05 Watch 20 minutes of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood while Mom takes a shower 9:30-10:00 Play and read 10:00 Snack: two crackers, 5 yogurt covered raisins and milk 10:17 Leave (LATE!) for Mother Goose on the Loose at the library 10:30-11:45 2 Mother Goose on the Loose sessions (The same one, twice. Usually we only do one) Waiting for lunch 12:00  Lunch: Chicken and ranch dressing, cheese, half a ban...

(Ignoring the fact that the temperature was 90 degrees today...) 1. Drink my first ever  pumpkin spice latte 2. Wear short sleeves 3. Make pumpkin bread 4. Eat dinner outside  5. Complete our costumes 6. Try the pumpkin spice oreos 7.  Make soup 8. Burn "fall" candles 9. Carve a pumpkin 10. Go to the local farmer's market 

If you are new here, WELCOME. Recently  I've set a few goals at the beginning of each month as well as looked back at the previous month.  The idea comes from The Tiny Twig  who calls it Goals with Grace which is perfect for September's goals. I'll have a platter of grace, with a side of grace, please.    September goals revisited: 1. Record expenses and follow a semi budget   I jinxed myself. I think I spent more in September than I have all year. Record my expenses? If you count a pile of receipts hanging on the front of my fridge then CHECK!  2. Recommit myself to The  {dreaded}  Cleaning Schedule B+  3. Complete my weekly Bible Study on time This should I have read "Complete my weekly Bible Study AT ALL" Having missed two weeks due to being quarantined with my sick child, I fell off the Bible Study wagon.  4. Create care packages & gifts  I created a f...