{fall mornings}

A double rainbow after a morning storm 

a few days before Hurricane Florence.

Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee

#candycorn

October Bible Reading Challenge

{early FALL visit}

09.18.18

It's been awhile! 

- crew change (we both went over this a.m...so Peter got a little visit in before heading back to work)

- Kamry visit - beginning of potty training, endless sweet conversations 

{another talker in the family -yaaa!} this child is a ham! She doesn't want to miss anything! 

- watching "moobies", playing catch, having a "picnic", 

coloring in Trolls and Vaperina coloring cooks, golf cart rides, non-stop fun!!

- apple picking & apple cider slushies 

- lots of food 

- and a ton of laughter :O)

09.19.18

I'm savoring this morning's quiet time on the porch - devotions, coffee, and just time to be still! 

God is so good to me, He blesses me every single morning....this morning with several hours of time to read, pray, and just enjoy the sights and sounds of this early fall morning. 

{side note: I never got to eat this yummy looking muffin...I went inside to get something, and and when I came back, Miss Allie Pup had gobbled it down....paper and all} Thank you Allie for saving me those 500 calories! ;O)

3 different types of butterflies stopped by! 

Goodies we brought home from Vessey's Orchard!!!

HELLO FALL!

Week 2: Money Saving Challenge - 09.14.18

Week 2- I saved $94.00!!

So far, I've been knocking out the smallest amounts first, but now I'll move to completing rows, since the amounts are getting higher. I am finding this to be an easy way to save since I can actually see the amount I'm saving and have a goal. Two weeks in and I'm about 1/4 of the way through the first challenge card!! 

Total: $242.00

Every Plate Review: Speedy Chicken Tacos

Speedy Chicken Tacos with Spicy Cabbage Slaw 

 Chicken Tacos with Spicy Cabbage Slaw from @everyplate was a win! 

I love subscription box meals and this one will definitely go on my try again list. 

The meals are only $5 a plate (plus I got a new customer discount). 

#everyplate#chickentacos #spicy #slaw #mealplan#foodpics #instafood #foodie #foodblogger#f52grams #foodstagram #subscriptionbox

This box was only $23.93 for 6 meals!!! 

 I was skeptical about the quality because of the low price [about half the cost per plate of all the other subscription meals I've tried], but we really loved the first meal and can't wait to try the rest! The packaging wasn't as "fancy" as the others, but the ingredients were just as high quality. Even paying full price [I got a new customer discount this time], the price is very reasonable.

[LINK] to recipe.

Week 1: Money Saving Challenge - 09.07.18

Week 1 - I saved $148! 

This week's savings came mostly from tips I had saved and I have started rounding up the amount I write the check for for cash back when I pay for things at the store. 

So far, it seems super easy to save, but I also started with the smallest amounts first.

I cashed in all the small bills for larger ones started an envelope in the safe. 

It's funny has fast it adds up and how motivating it is when you can actually see the savings!!

Let's see what I can do this week! :O)

#moneysavingchallenge

[LINK] to more info on my year of saving challenge!

[hello september]

hello september!!

September Bible Reading Challenge 

*GRACE*

It's been a struggle getting through some of the books of the Old Testament. 

I am so glad I saved the rest of the Psalms and Proverbs for last! :O)

#1adaybible

My new devotional: 

100 Days to Brave: Devotions for Unlocking Your Most Courageous Self 

by Annie F. Downs

Birthday Wishes!

Happy 30th Birthday Logan!!!

We love you sooooo much!!!

xoxo