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Lovely Little Things

November 12, 2012

Here are some tidbits from the past few weeks. Our days have filled with friends and fun, but I am starting to feel the pressure as the end of the semester grows near. We leave for Australia in less than a month and I have 60 essays to grade and two papers to write before we get on that plane!

Hello new Neon and Nude bracelets. You are so cute. // Hello
Smashburger. Welcome to the neighborhood. 
{This could be problematic for my hips…}

Hello Jade-a-kiss. This is one of my old YoungLife girls and
I love that we are still so close after all these years. // Hello gift night.
Micah and I surprised each other with random gifts on the same night. Dri-fit
running shirts for me, a porcelain hunting dog for him… so he’s not tempted to
get a real dog! J

Hello new blog calendar. Trying out something new for
scheduling blog posts. // Hello neurotic shopper. I re-wrote this list THREE
times to get it perfectly organized by section of the store.
Hello precious friends visiting from out of town.
Hello overtime win for TCU. We are now bowl eligible, even without our starting QB. Did you know I’m obsessed with college football? // Hello November??? No one’s thermostat should say 103 degrees in November, but mine did, just last week.

Hello trying to usher in fall, despite the warm temps. The season for boots and eggnog lattes has arrived!
Oh, and hello San Diego! We’ve enjoyed spending the weekend
with you!

|Linking up with Lisa Leonard, Hello Hue and InstaFriday|

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  1. Brooke Houston

    November 12, 2012 at 3:56 PM

    AH! Less than a month until Australia!? That's wild! and I love your blog calendar scheduling idea. I need to try something like that. OH and we picked a honeymoon destination! Roatan Honduras! Woo!

  2. Beth @ dot...in the city

    November 13, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    I love those bracelets! and I can't even imagine it being over 100 this time of year. I would die. Seriously, I struggle with the heat for a few months in the summer!

  3. Sarah

    November 13, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I love your blog calendar and your list…I am the exact same way!!

  4. Katy @ Lolly Linens

    November 17, 2012 at 5:26 PM

    Great photo's, you have tons to be thankful for! Will you share your blog planning details, I would so appreciate it. Thank you. katy_lunsford@yahoo.com

  5. habecker

    November 17, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    * don't want a doggie?

    * high-five on list-making and coupon using grocery shopping style. my husbend and i, try as we might, always end up going back for something even after sticking to our routine layout of the store. i have a goal of a 'perfect=not going back to an isle' trip someday.

    *college football! (UCLA and Boise here!)

    * 103 is horrid.

    {over from the little things link up}

  6. Shelley Marea Vaughan Harris

    November 18, 2012 at 4:38 AM

    Love the blog calendar…may have to copy :)!

  7. Mo @ O hushed October morning mild

    November 18, 2012 at 10:13 PM

    Stopping over from the little things link up 🙂
    I remember living in Southern Cali and missing Fall/Winter so much. Now I can't feel my feet so I will trade you for 103, lol

  8. Lauren {Adventures in Flip Flops}

    November 19, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    Visiting from The Little Things Link-up! I know what you mean about college football. I'm having a hard time over here in China not being able to watch my beloved Aggies!

Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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