September 30

September 29

Thankful for this beauty as I take my lunch break behind The Dragon's Den.

September 28

Enjoying the Baltimore Book Festival in Mt. Vernon Place

September 27

~Proof positive in a modern-day miracle~

Who knew there was a FLOOR in this room?!?!

September 26

A little mid-week treat 'cause we're missing Daddy while he's working out of town

September 25

Happy, Happy Birthday to my most wonderful Mom!!

Lots and lots of love to her 

today and always!!

September 24

What is a Friend?

Someone who gives their day to vacuum spider webs from ceilings,

wipe door frames, clean kitchen appliances until they sparkle, 

make a yummy lunch, find a new home for all your family photos, 

hold the trash bag open, fold laundry,

and much, much more....

Thank you, Dear Friends for being a Blessing today!!

September 23

Celebrating Grandmother Minnie

on the 114th anniversary of her birth!

September 22

~New Carpet~

Lucky family that gets to buy our house

September 21

A favorite part of my day

Waiting in the car pool line for Bess

I love looking back and seeing all the cars double and triple parked
eager to retrieve our creative kids and hear about their day!

September 20

Time to organize all those closets I've been avoiding.

Thanks to my Coach who encouraged me to crank up the music.

As I began Operation De-Clutter the House, this song was the first to play.

"You make life worth living

You make me want to start giving

More and more away to you

It's not mine anyway."

A wonderful reminder that all I have is from God

and it is good to be able to share with others.

September 19

~Happiness is spying on Dance Class in our studio~

September 18

~Tornado Watch~

If this photo had sound, you could tell how hard the wind was blowing.

Alas, you'll have to use your imagination.

While you're at it, you can also imagine I captured the underside of the leaves...

which is what I was going for here.....

September 17

Refreshing Walk and Fellowship with my Dear Friend

September 16

~Preparing my girls for the upcoming week~

I love being a Dance Mom!!!

September 15

For as long as I can remember, 

I have fallen asleep during the 3rd Quarter of our football games.

It was looking good and I felt confident as I drifted off to dreamland.

Too bad the score wasn't so great when I checked it the next morning.

September 14

Someone is quite happy to head to school with hair NOT in a bun...

and off for a field trip to see Ailey II perform!!

September 13

Started this book (again) today.

Third time through and it is still a good book.

Lots to do and I'm starting with 

Preparing My Heart

"The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you;

He will be with you. 

He will not fail you or forsake you.

Do not fear or be dismayed."

Deuteronomy 31:8

September 12

Early Dismissal Day from School =

Fun Lunch Date with Friends

Thanks for letting the Moms tag along :)

September 11

In Remembrance....

September 10

The way this tower meets the blue sky looks much cooler in real life.

I was trying to be creative.

But I was driving.

Well, actually sitting still in traffic that was headed to the Ravens' season opener.
We weren't going to the game. The people around us were.
We were instead taking part in one of my favorite parts of each day.

So, I will seek a more interesting photograph of this factory.

But since this is the only photo I took all day,

it will serve as a reminder of how much I enjoy my time in the car with my girls!

September 9

~Counting Thanks~

Gorgeous Weather

Beautiful Sunshine

Friendly Crowds

Happy Visitors

Sweet Friend who delivered this 

 Frozen Lemonade!!
That YUMMY treat MADE my day!!!

September 8

Third weekend in Revel Grove.

Third crazy storm with winds and rain.

And rain. And rain. And rain. 

Did I mention, rain?

Thankful for God's protection and a roof over our heads

 as we waited out a tornado warning in the Dragon's Den.

September 7

Happy Friday!!!!

Yes, this is the second time this week for Rita's cups.

I could justify it by saying that these are different hands holding the Rita's cups.

But, I won't....
Instead I choose to celebrate these smiles.

September 6

Thankful for lunch dates with my favorite guy!!

September 5

Thankful for time spent with a dear friend...

and this sweet gift she made for me!!

September 4

~ A Sweet Treat~

Rita's is tasty, yes.

But even sweeter...

my companion 

and her stories.

Oh, how I love the stories!

September 3

When I hear loud, joyful laughter such as the kind tonight,

I don't really expect to find my girls STUDYING....

What delight to find little sis helping big sis prepare for her AP World test!!

Can you spell "Uzbekistan"?

September 2

Renn Fest today was HOT!!!

Sitting under this tonight was NICE!!!

September 1

After a long, good day at work...

a welcome treat to relax and hang out with my Emma

Clinging to "Summer Nights" for a few more days....