It’s over.
All over.
The sweetest time of year.
Precious summertime.
I mean, summer is not really OVER. It’s still 100+ degrees outside and the season doesn’t officially change on the calendar for another month.
But as far as I am concerned, summer is finished. Because school starts tomorrow.
Reading article upon article upon book starts tomorrow. Grading student homework and essays starts tomorrow.
But I don’t want to wallow in grief, so I thought I should look back on all the goals I accomplished this summer…
Reading:
-Finish Future Grace by John Piper (over halfway done)
-Finish Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins FINALLY! (almost done, but I have to finish The Help first!)
–My Name’s Not Susie by Sharon Hamilton
–Catch up on reading recent additions of Real Simple that are sitting in a box next to my couch
–Read remaining issues of Domino (R.I.P.) that have been sitting around my house for a couple years now
Computer:
–Upload old pics onto facebook (you know, Erin’s wedding, my wedding week, etc. Basically, all the pictures I’ve taken in the past year)
–Blog (approximately) five days a week
–Tweak blog designs/functions
Crafts/Design:
–Get basic sewing supplies and fix/update a few articles of clothing in our closet
–Sew Pillows with Anne
–Make “R” plaque for shelf
–Frame wedding pics (does one count?)
–Make a modpodge bird
Kitchen:
–Make deviled eggs for Micah
–Make homemade moonpies
-Organize my recipe binder
–Start my herb garden (I also killed my herb garden, which consisted of one basil plant. Oops…)
Misc:
–Print and frame a picture for Micah’s desk at work
–Find a free or cheap TV
-Get my free facial from placing in a 5K last fall
-Make a jeopardy study quiz for Kristin Hines
–Return our busted, disappointing espresso machine
–Begin a Scripture memorization plan
And here is photo proof of some of these accomplished goals:
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| Top L: Wordy Bird :: Top R: Dyed my dress Bottom L: Lots of pillows :: Bottom R: “R” plaque {tutorial soon} |
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| I used to like Deviled Eggs until I found out what goes in ’em. Ick. |
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| $38 Uggs at Last Chance. I just might have bought a pair for my favorite Ugg-wearing sister… |
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| And may I introduce you to my new espresso machine? |
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| And my new sewing basket? Can it be anymore perfect for me? Gray, yellow and paisley. And it cost $7.00! |
Summer, I love you! I can’t wait until we meet again!
Ok so now I have that song in my head (so long sweet summer)! Which isn't such a bad thing..
But I'm major impressed with what you accomplished! I'm just sitting here wishing summer would end faster, but now thinking "wow, I didn't get anything done except wish summer would go by faster!"
looks like summer was good to you!!! what lovely accomplishments 🙂
ps I love planning parties and when I'm not busy with my family I am a wedding planner too! but that's our little secret!!
You were so productive this summer! I'm amazed at all that you did. And seriously, why did "Domino" have to be discontinued??!!!!! 🙁