Tis time for a transformation. October is one of my favorite months.  September kicks off my favorite season, and we go full force for Halloween. Our house and yard get doused with decorations, and it makes my heart happy every time I see it. BONUS: We also learned the kid likes scooping out pumpkin guts…

And the heat! September brought a lot of introspection. I was given so many aspects of my life to evaluate what is working and what isn’t. I’m so grateful because I can clearly say that I am now better off for it. But it doesn’t always feel that way, does it? Growth, in the thick…

And so do I August was the summer’s finale. Not a big finale with a spectacular slam-bang finish and show-stopping fireworks, but a quiet fade to black with a peaceful bow.  I started the month returning to the worst show I had last year, with a new and improved plan, and it was better, but…

And the heat! The month started with the fourth, and we had the best time with our found family. That particular holiday carries some emotions behind it, and it was nice to move past them and enjoy the moment. We rented a cute cabin on a lake, and all ten of us got to be…