October 11

Fresh, fall flowers, the extent of my fall home décor this year due to my upcoming move:

October 12

These goodies helped me through an afternoon training session.  Thankfully I only needed the coffee and the mini Butterfinger.  The rest will come in handy at another time...

October 13

I love spending extra time with Roxy on the weekends!

October 14

There's something calming about lighting candles. . . Life sure has been stressful these days!

October 15

Trying out new recipes can be a hit or miss.  This one wasn't the worst dish ever.  It gave me a newfound appreciation for orzo pasta. (:

October 16

  

My first graders helped me brainstorm some ideas about fall today.  It always amazes me how much they remember when it doesn't even seem like they're listening/paying attention.

October 17

My first graders and I are on top of the world everyday (world map area rug):

October 18

I decided to splurge and get a venti-sized drink at Starbucks along with some pumpkin bread.  Rough days are tough, but treats make them better.

October 19

I found a diy project that I made a year ago while cleaning/packing:

October 20

 

I'm so thankful for this little dog and big blessing in my life.  A month has gone by without Mike and my heart still feels an emptiness within.  Roxy and I have been blessed to find comfort in our family,  our friends and in each other.