As I do every month, I’d like to end September (has another month really passed!?!?) with some pictures. As always, a random assortment of life. Enjoy!

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Love upon love. Bougainvillea lurks around Bahrain, offering sprays of this electric fuchsia in an often beige landscape. I ADORE this color. Totally. Steve brought some to our house and potted them for me. Grateful for tender husband. Grateful for glimpses of gorgeousness. Always helps me breathe.

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Holding hands with my Lukey. We gave up naps this month and started back to preschool. This combination has made for some tired afternoons. Requiring lots of snuggles on the couch while we watch “How to Train Your Dragon.” Love.

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My signature summer blue/green polish has made way for the modern red of fall. Though it’s still well over 100 degrees here every day, I feel like celebrating fall. Since I can’t wear anything fall-ish, I’ll put a fall color on my nails and light cinnamon apple candles. It’s the little things.

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We are so proud to announce two new members of the Tank family: Elle’s bottom teeth! Love them. Love her.

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One of the things I love most about Luke is his absolute obsession with the color orange. I’m not sure he’s actually removed these shoes since he got them.

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Does it surprise you that she’s a middle child? Lane moves to her own beat. Baby bohemian in her own way. Love the little gypsy I already see in her.

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Certainly can’t give you a picture post without including a rug. We went to a rug flop last weekend. In case you’re not familiar, a rug flop is a party at someone’s house where rugs are shown and available for purchase. A shop owner will bring rugs to your house, cater dinner, and flop rugs for the guests. Choose your rug, swipe your credit card, and you can take home your new purchase that very night! Like a tupperware party for rugs. Fun to shop in that environment. Lots of energy and interaction. We had such a great time at the flop where this particular rug was featured. It’s over 100 years old. The shop owner said to me, “This rug will speak to you if you look at it long enough.” Honestly, I believe him.

IMG_1017Putting the finishing touches on the book proposal I’ve been working on for nearly . . . ever. This is how I take books apart and put them back together. Helps me see the whole thing. I’m getting excited about what this project could become. Your prayers appreciated.

How about you? What’s been a snapshot of your September? A moment you’d want to capture and remember?

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