Hello September

I'm always sad when we reach the dusk of summertime, but I know it'll continue to be warm around here for a while. I just enjoy the longer daylight hours, carefree days, etc... Now our days are filled with rushing around, homework, after school sports, and the time just flying on by. 

Plus, I knew for months that this day would come, but today is the day Lil' Miss is having surgery on her ear. Long story short - she was born with her right ear canal not fully formed. We were worried it would affect her development, and are extremely thankful that it has not. She is a very silly, smart, sassy, energetic little girl who is thriving in school and loves being on the swim team and going to gymnastics. Looking forward to all the snuggles on the couch with my sweet girl this afternoon, and then in a few weeks I'm flying up to Connecticut to be with my family after my dad undergoes open heart surgery. 

Lots of stress and prayers this month. It's been a blessing in disguise that I was laid off at the end of May (full story here). Of course I miss doing the job that I loved and of course a steady paycheck, but I do not miss being berated by the new owner of the company, working all the time (I was always on no matter what time or what day of the week), or knowing I would have had to travel over Lil' Miss' birthday this year. No thanks. Being able to just be during all that's been going on has been just what I needed. 

Maxi Dress {only $31} | Wedges {sold out - similar}

Lots to be thankful for such as date nights, going to the parade to celebrate the Little League World Series winning team, and a sneak peek at the new VamPirates show at the Pirates Dinner Adventure in Orlando. 

And of course lots of pool time and roasting s'mores!

I was invited to preview the new VamPirates dinner show, and it was so much fun! We were treated to a pre-dinner event before going in to see the show and enjoy a three course meal. If you are in Orlando between now and Halloween, I highly recommend checking it out one evening. So fun and festive! 

Halloween costumes are encouraged, and we dug up our pirate gear to look the part for the evening. Bandanas, eye patches, and my old costume from waaaaay back made an appearance.