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Currently: September 2025

It’s September, the start of the “ber” months–September, October, November, and December. Is it too soon to mention that?!

Bible, candle and coffee sitting on coffee table in dark

Loving early mornings with a candle, coffee, and my Bible 📖

I’m enjoying the fresh start of a new month! It always feels good to flip our calendar to the next month and see what’s coming up. Here’s what’s current in my life. Please share what’s going on for you this month in the comments! (more…)

A Day at The Pittsburgh Zoo, Outdoor Homeschooling, and Thinking About Fall

For our family, this week has been all about soaking up the last bits of summer before the (unofficial) arrival of fall. We spent a lovely day at the Pittsburgh Zoo, homeschooled outside as much as possible, and I’ve started thinking about the next season and what we’d like to do and focus on!

The weather in Pittsburgh has been cooling off and the season is definitely shifting. While I’m sad to see summer start to make its exit, I’m looking forward to the coming months and all the joy I know they will bring. I can’t control the seasons (I’d make it summer forever 😉), I can control my attitude towards change and enjoy life in every season.

Mom sitting on swing while holding baby girl

While I’ve been living in this in-between—the end of summer but not yet fall—I’ve been focusing on making the most of each day. Here’s what our week has looked like. (more…)