September
The month of my birth. A glorious month that not only celebrates yours truly but is the beginning of the best four months in existence. The month was BIG for us. James started preschool. We went on a Disneyland vacation with the Olsons and Taos. Scott got a pair of new shoes (okay, maybe not the most important event of the month) but he did go on a Mancation! Did you hear that Sugi? And yes, I celebrated my birthday, did I mention it was my birthday? To top if off I had my first ever Barnes and Noble reading and book signing. It was a darn good month.
Preschool
I have been nervous for James to go to preschool since the day I signed him up for preschool. I was so afraid his anxieties would kick in and he would not have a good experience. Boy was I wrong (that is the first time that has ever happened by the way). So the first day of preschool came and went and James has been a happy boy ever since. He loves his teacher Mrs. Turner and asks repeatedly if she can come to his birthday party in January. Does this mean I have to throw him a birthday party in January? Everyday he comes home with new stories of what he learned and the friends he is making and it makes me want to cry for joy. I love watching the social-side of him grow. He is happier since starting school and that is all I could ask for.
Disney
We had an amazing trip visiting Disneyland with Grandma Olson, Pop-pop and the Tao cousins. Disneyland is our favorite place after all and it was even better experiencing it with family. We were there two days, two very HOT days but luckily the first day the park was so empty we could pretty much ride whatever we wanted without waiting in line. And another positive is Disneyland offers about 8 slushy flavors which came in handy. It was so fun to stay in a hotel and watch Disney fireworks from the hotel window. Nothing better than watching fireworks while in one's jammies. On our second day at Disney the crowds were back for all of the Halloween decorations which were put up the night before. This meant we got to ride the Jack Skellington ride of course which is now the boy's favorite Disney ride. And after two years of being pass holders, Scott and I finally got to ride Radiator Springs Racers and it was so amazing, we loved it. Before I close our Disney adventures I have to give a special shout out to my Ghirardelli chocolate malt that I purchased on my second day. It may have been the most delicious thing I've ever tasted. Thank you chocolate malt. And also a big thank you to Rob and LeeAnn for making this amazing trip possible!!!
After Disney we headed up to Santa Barbara to attend Davis' baptism. It was so special that we got to be there for the baptism and spending all day Saturday in Santa Barbara with family was so wonderful. Can't wait to go back!
Scott got new shoes
Mancation
Finally Scott got to get out of town without any responsibilities, just a pack on his back. He went backpacking up the Kern river with some friends from work and even though it was a short trip he loved spending time outside. Even if it meant catching no fish. It's just a reason to go back.
My Birthday
My birthday was wonderful, Scott took me to dinner downtown and I bought some new shoes. Really September was all about new shoes. If you remember nothing else, please remember that. But I have to say, the best part of my birthday was waking up to breakfast and a beautiful serenade of Happy Birthday from my boys. Foster still says "Happy Birthday mommy" which I let him because really, I should be celebrated all year.
Barnes and Noble Signing
It was an incredible day. I read my book and signed books and people actually came and bought my book!!! It was a high point for me and I'm so grateful to be doing this whole book thing.
And as a bonus to the bonus, I will add a photo of my new haircut because I have not posted a glamour shot in awhile.
Okay, I don't know about you but to me September felt a bit long-winded. Like it just keeps going on and on and on and on and on and on............the end.
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