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We are now TWO weeks from OCTOBER.  The most fantastic and wonderful month of the year.  Nicknamed, "my birthday month".  It is not so much my birthday that I get excited about as it is the weather and fall festivities.  Incidentally, not a fan of Halloween, however.

Seeing 80 and 90's in the forecast, literally makes me moody.  Mother nature needs to get it together.  I am a high of 70--SEVENTY, kinda girl.  Not Seventy-something.  Seventy.  Period.  Sunny of course.  With a subtle but crisp breeze.

Moving on.  Things have been pretty status quo around here.  Haley recently started AWANAs at church.

So let us talk about this.  Once a week, this momma gets 1.5 hours to herself--no workout required.  Not trying to get greedy, I do get an hour break per day to workout-but it is nice to get an additional break with no heart rate increase required.  Last week, I opted for some shopping--this week, I think I will return home and knock out a project from my to-do list.  We shall see.

As for Haley.  She stomped off to Awanas without even so much as a glance back.  SHE LOVED IT.  She loves being around other kids and doing crafts and such--so this was right up her alley.  But when I picked her up, she immediately asked to go to bed--so it is safe to assume she wore herself out.

And now for just a few pictures....

 We went to Blue Springs Fall Fun Fest, then went to the Blue Springs Football game after.  This down is fabulous.  Their community has so many great ideas--and I have never been to a high school game with so many people!
 Helping out in grandmas garden.  When it is nice out, we often join grandma on her walks.
 Haley has been enjoying some creative, independent play.  What a cool milestone.

She mostly prefers playing outside though.


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