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Settling In and What Sadie Brought Home from the Beach

We are slowly settling back in from being away! It feels equal parts wonderful and weird. Throw in a dash of reality (I still haven’t even opened Mordecai’s suitcase to unpack it 😅), and you have our life lately!

Selfie of girl smiling in the car

We have been up to our usual fun—time at the library, homeschool lessons, baking, and more. Sadie also managed to bring home a little souvenir from the beach that we definitely weren’t expecting. Grab your favorite drink and snack and let’s catch up! (more…)

Currently: September 2026

September marks the beginning of the “ber” months—aka the months that end in ber. September, October, November, and December. This month has so much to look forward to. From the start of fall to our Sadie girl’s eighth birthday, there are a lot of joyful things going on!

Mom and daughters

We’re currently at the beach, so the start of September feels weird for me. Everyone is back to school, decorating for fall, and planning pumpkin patch outings and we’re soaking up the last of summer. It’s a unique, jarring, and fun place to be in! (more…)