Autumn

   Hello again, it's now the middle of September! I wish I could say ..I'm sitting here writing this blog while I sip hot cocoa and watch the rain fall outside my window... But in reality, it is sunny and 103 degrees outside! While the weather is not cooperating, I still have Fall decor and Pumpkins up around the house and our front doorstep. ;) I can't wait for real Autumn weather! Although we never experience true "seasons" here in Southern CA. Sometimes I wish I lived somewhere where it's cold and rainy in the Autumn months and there's red and yellow leaves blowing in the wind. Any cooler would be nice though.

It was a very busy, fun summer. We didn't really take any vacations, just a couple one night things.
As this new season starts, I find myself looking back. It's now been over six months since we moved into our new house and it has been such a blessing! Our lives are so different here and I'm so grateful for that. I am especially thankful for the changes within us, all growing closer to the Lord and closer together. I know this is very vague, but it's difficult to explain and probably unnecessary. Anyone that's been on a long walk with the Lord will understand. There's been many changes to the way we think, act, and dress. Old habits dying and new things becoming our focus. With summer over, and a new season starting, I also sense many other changes and it's very exciting!
    We're becoming pretty busy now. I enjoy spending my days gardening, baking, doing Homeschool Preschool with the girls, going to bible study, or the Library story time, or our church community group.
Dan has been working a lot, and it is difficult, but he's finally decided to take a break from side jobs at home. It's a good thing, considering he's been very busy with cars at home and he injured his wrist months ago and has been undergoing physical therapy for it and is supposed to be resting it. I pray it will heal properly. He should be going back to regular duty at work again soon. I know he is looking forward to this.

Other than that, there's nothing huge happening around here. We are re-landscaping the front yard right now. I'm very excited to work on it and finally have it looking nice! We tore out the dying lawn and are replacing it with beautiful drought tolerant ornamental grasses and plants. I'm also looking forward to the Holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, all the birthdays. It will be the first time we've had a house during the Holidays! We'd like to host a Holiday this year but I'm not sure which one.

Hopefully next time I write a blog it will be cold and cozy like it's supposed to be ;)