September and October Highlights

Hey there! Here are my highlights for both September and October, so it's a bit lengthy, sorry!

September

We had some missionary friends come and spend some time with that. It was nice to see them again. They translate Bibles, so it is really cool to hear about their work.

I finished editing my book Just Your Ordinary Sister. It was so satisfying to finish a book after so long. 

Scrapbooking is not something I would have thought I would enjoy, but I have loved taping things that are important to me onto paper. I have had so much fun staying up till midnight, watching movies and working on it.

My siblings and I in a nutshell. Top row left to right: Rose, Michael, Grace, Bottom: Rebekkah, Sarah and Me.

My sister and I found the best shave ice place in the town nearest us. It's a little pricey, but it's the best stuff I've ever had. Yes, this is highlight-worthy. 

I started going to a Bible Study Fellowship group, which is just about the best thing ever. We're studying Act's and my small group has the most amazing bunch of girls. 

My sisters and I went to go swimming and just as we got in... a snack dropped in. We got out, and that was the last time we swam this year. ;P

I quilted my first baby blanket. It was little grey elephant's on super soft fabric, and now I want one in my size.

October 

My sisters and I made a blanket fort and watched a movie in it. It was awesome. =) 

I had two skypes with my friend Kate. We shared cheesecake over the miles one time. The next time I sat in the back of my car in the Starbucks parking lot. It was great, except the part where I set off my car alarm and it went off for nearly a full minute while Kate sat patiently by. Let me tell you, sixty seconds seems like a long time when you have forgotten how to turn off the panic. ;D 

I celebrated twelve years of knowing Jesus!! Twelve was a very awkward age before, so I'm hoping it's better in spiritual age. ;)

My church had a picnic, and I got to hang out with a bunch of kids that I babysit. They even gave me permission to go on the bouncy obstacle course so I could be with them. I got some 'carpet' burns from the plastic, and the kids wore me out, but it was a blast. They also had free snow cones, and I had six. ;D

I finally did it, I plotted a book. It was very basic, but I did get a rough outline on paper.

Me at the Bubble Run

My sister Grace and I did The Bubble Run. I didn't know what it was either. Here's a picture of me doing it, but it's pretty hard to describe it. (Here's a Youtube video you can watch it if you want a feel for it.) We walked it, and it was awesome!!

My siblings and I had a two-day retreat at our house. We played so many games, ate so much junk food and had a blast. We filmed a video, and generally had a good time. 

I stood out in the pouring rain to get Toy Story 4 from Redbox. I have dedication to my kid movies. ;) 

My sisters and I re-painted our bathroom. It was a big project, but so worth it. It was nice to say goodbye to the green and go to a Texas theme.

My sister Grace took me out to dinner after a bad day at work. <3

My dad retired!!! This was the highlight of the whole month. My dad has worked so hard, and now he gets to do all the work here he hasn't had time for. And... I get my dad home all the time! =D

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My favorite from September (besides my re-read of Annabeth's War) was Cleftlock by Nicole Sager. 

My favorite from October was a toss-up between No Man and Unoffendable. 

See the Way Brin Lael

Word's Never Said Fifth out of Ten

Once Upon a Dime Little Blossoms for Jesus 

My Favorite Cover Reveal (Ever) Once Upon an Ordinary

Five Favorite Siblings || Cover Reveal of No Man The Destiny of One

Fall Leaves (Art Ideas) and A Sparkling Photoshoot A Farm Girls Lifes

5 Reasons We Need to Eliminate Euphemisms From Our Vocabularies Sunshine and Joy

How was your month? Are you doing NaNo?