Ummm...yeahh. So it's now September. Summer has flown! What can I say? I started a new project today. Finally decided to reupholster that old chair I've had sitting in my room for too long. It had a part-time job collecting things instead of actually being used for its intended purpose. My fingertips hurt from the sanding already, but hopefully it will be well worth the effort. I really don't know much (or anything) about this sort of thing, but half the fun is trying my hand at it. If it turns out something hideous, I can through it in the trash just like where it was headed before I claimed it as my own. I'm glad God doesn't do that to me. :)
Fall is upon us. I've woken up these last few nights needing to close my window because I was cold. The crispness in the air makes me crave sipping hot tea and wanting to curl up under blankets with a good movie or book. Thankfully the days still warm up. We had a great weather over the weekend, albeit a tad chilly, which was an answer to prayer. I had fun going to my first Steelers game Saturday where they blew the Buffalo Bills out of the water. Sunday I had a picnic for my Sunday School class that included both the kids leaving and coming. We had a fun time. This year I'll be teaching 5-8th graders and so I'll be getting a few more than I'm use to. I am also thankful that I'll have someone else to help teach the class so I get a break once in a while. It'll be a good year. :)
I finished my marathon of monthly travels in July when I went to New Hampshire and Massachusetts for the weekend. We left Friday night and drove up there so after twelve hours or so of driving, we didn't get in until Saturday morning. Then I turned around and flew home on Sunday afternoon. It was tiring but well worth the trip since I was able to see a lot of family and old friends. I'd like to take another trip before the year is up, but we'll see what happens. Things at work will be a bit rocky while we transition to electronic medical records so I'm not sure I'll be able to get away for more than a weekend. Good thing is that I discovered a new little coffee shop around the corner from work and it's very artsy. :)
This summer has been filled with good memories and I'll commemorate some of them with photos as I did before.
Kennywood with the youth group June 20
Took a trip to Georgia see Odessa and got together with a bunch of other college friends. Great trip! June 30
Regatta at Point Park. We played frisbee, watched the boat races, and enjoyed the fireworks. July 4
Thirtieth Birthday at my store. 7-11
My wonderful parents. I wouldn't be here without them...literally.
Kayaking with the gals from my small group. I need to do this more! July 12
Les Miserables-what an amazing show! July 18
Oasis (youth group) retreat. I showed up for a day for the fun of it. August 15
Live Jazz concert at Hartwood Acres. This is for you, Birk, because I know you read this haha! August 16
WallE at Schenley Park and the CUTEST nephew in the world! August 26
Here We Go, Steelers! Here We GO! My first football game. August 29
Sunday School picnic with the old, present, and new kids. August 30
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