Books

I have a thing for lists. Each year since 2011, I have made a list of the books I read that year. Over the years, themes in my reading have emerged. I realized I like nonfiction and I really enjoy reading about:

The above links are lists of books that I’ve read and enjoyed over the years. I thought I’d share in case anyone else out there is interested in the same topics as me 😉

Man, Sadie has been giving me a run for my money this week. I don’t know if she has just been off schedule with sleeping, which makes her cranky, but we have had some epic meltdowns.

I wouldn’t let her take the tetherball home with us, and it was definitely the end. of. the. world.

I came across this image on Pinterest and it was just what I needed.

I think I may need to print it out and frame it so I can look at it on the tough days.

We went to our church’s Youth Summer Days group at a local park today and had a blast. Niva enjoyed time with Indy, my sister’s golden retriever. The moms got to talk and the kids got some energy out. Win-win!

Our little black panther held down the fort at home ❤

Sadie and I went to Walmart in matching outfits yesterday. I still love matching with her and I’m going to keep doing it until she’s too embarrassed to go out in public with me!

What are your favorite topics to read about?

Do you like fiction or nonfiction?

How do you get through hard days?

On Saturday, decided I wanted to sew Sadie a dress. Never mind the fact that the last time I had instruction in sewing was in my seventh grade home economics class, where the class assignment was to make a drawstring bag. I think my grade on that project was just average.

So, off I went to Walmart to look at fabric, but I chickened out and got totally overwhelmed. I left the store with cat litter. At least I felt confident buying that 😉

On Sunday, I decided I was just going to go for it and make Sadie a dress out of one of my t-shirts that was too small.

It always bothers me that I don’t know much about sewing. I’ve made my own candles, cheese, laundry detergent, sourdough bread, and more. I feel like sewing is a skill I need to improve upon and learn more about. I got to work and had a lot of fun and made a lot of mistakes and still don’t know what I’m doing, but Sadie ended up with a new dress!

I couldn’t help but add buttons because

I have so many from all the button canvas art I’ve made
They’re great at covering up bad sewing skills
They’re just plain cute

Time will tell how Sadie’s new dress holds up in the wash, but I think I have a new addiction. I may or may not have started making her another dress 😉

Along with sewing, I’ve been doing lots of reading! Jimmy and I currently reading two books together and it’s nice to be able to discuss what we’re reading and encourage each other.

Books sitting on a ledge including The Purpose Driven Life, A couple's Devotional, and A Midwife in Amish Country

I’m sure you can guess which book I’m reading on my own, LOL! Also, the below links are affiliate links.

My current book stack includes:

Living My Full Life

Lists, Hard Days, and Matching

What are your favorite topics to read about?

Do you like fiction or nonfiction?

How do you get through hard days?

Cutting My Shirt Into Pieces and Reading As A Couple

Do you know how to sew?

What are you currently reading?