Dear August and September,

I have been excited to write to my dearest months of August and September. I have been awaiting, so anxiously! And now I cannot believe it is already here! So let's begin here:

Dear August,
What happened? Where did you go? What did I even finish or try this month? Well, I guess I can begin with.... you gave me much needed time with my family during camping. It was a blast! My baby Emma-E was getting so BIG! She was giggling and smiling! She was staring and observing! I think she even began to recognize her "tee-tee jay." (hahahaha) She is the best! You gave me a terrific road trip with my husband and a challenging/exciting/memorable bicycle ride around Lake Tahoe with him as well! August, I began my training as manager at Michael Kors and that meant pay raise/benefits- thank you! I had an amazing week "brother-sitting" with the most amazing husband and brothers! I had such a blast hanging out with my brothers (in-law) and I can't wait to see them again! You taught me about "desired disciplines" rather than habits! You taught me how to enjoy being in the Word again. You taught me to prioritize a bit more! And you are teaching me how to become a more consistent blogger and a better friend! August, you were full of joy! You were full of new perspectives! You were full of encouragement! Thank you for an amazing month! I look forward to so much more! 

But Dear September,
YOU ARE ALREADY KILLING ME, thanks to Labor Day and retail work... BUT you are filled with some great things: my one year, my in-laws anniversary, my MIL's birthday, second month of being a manager at work, a trip/vaca some where and some really awesome planned blogs! You have already blessed me with an amazing giveaway from Cara's blog... and last month August blessed me with a sweet gift from Francesca's blog as well! Awesome month of winning, call me winner. ;) September, I hope to spend some more time outside: cycling, running, walking, reading, drinking, talking, and just being outside. I hope to be in the Word, enjoying it. I hope to be encouraged by my friendships and encourage my friends! I desire to talk to my family more... and send more gifts their way! I desire to buy Emma-E a whole new 6 months old wardrobe, or at least try to add to it! ;) I LOOK FORWARD TO CELEBRATING ONE YEAR with my AMAZING HUSBAND, Daniel Richard. Thank you for an amazing month and I am so excited for what September will bring! I hope this month is provided with many more summers days, lots of time of prayer, and time for Daniel and I to reminisce on our first year together!! I am not going to set myself a list of goals to get disappointed about, but I do have some "desired disciplines" I would like to practice- praying/gifting for/to my husband. September, I look forward to the things you have to bring! 

Happy Writing Friends,

Jamie

PS. here is my favorite pic I took this week: