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Lovely Little Things: Fall Edition

October 8, 2012

Hello fall…
kind of.
This is what fall looks like in Phoenix. 
It’s a warm morning in late September. Time for an iced Havana latte from LGO.
A few days later it drops into the 70s at night. We are talking straight up autumnal weather. 
Time for hot chocolate while I study in the evening.
Next day… it’s still freaking hot outside. Like 102 degrees. This huge (32 oz.) Arnold Palmer was only $2.00 at AJ’s. 
I might become addicted to these things.
I think we might finally be past our 100 degree days though. My weather app is telling me to expect temps in the low 90s all week. If it gets down to 89 degrees, I’m totally wearing a scarf.
Here are some of the other fall-ish happenings around our home that aren’t centered around beverages…
Hello food processor. Ready to make some soup this fall.
Hello new dress. Trying to find things that look fall-ish but still allow me to breathe in the heat.

Hello Indian Summer. Sunset on campus as I walked to my night class.
Hello lovely hair nets. Micah and I got to serve dinner at a teen mom’s ministry recently.

Hello ASU football. I had never been to a game until this season.
Hello new sermon series. We just started going through I Peter at church and I love it.

Hello piles of productivity. I conquered school stuff while Micah was out of town last weekend. 
I finally feel like I am settled into the semester {it’s only taken me about six weeks!!!}
Hello leopard print. Apparently I have a thing for leopard print shoes. 
Can’t wait to wear the green pair when it gets a bit cooler out!
Hello pumpkin ice cream. I will eat you.
Hello doodles in class. Meditating on Ephesians 2 lately.
That’s it for now. Hopefully in my next set of Instagrams you will see me wearing a scarf and boots!

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  1. Shannon

    October 8, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Mmm… the pumpkin ice cream looks so good! I've been eating pumpkin bagels w/pumpkin cream cheese and it's been heavenly. I love this time of year!
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  2. Cheryl @ KidsOnAPlane

    October 8, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    That pumpkin ice cream sounds delicious! May have to search for a tub this week!! Never tried before.

    Lovely collection of shoes. Unlike you I have a thing for black shoes – I need to be more adventurous. LOL. Not an interesting photo if I had to take one.

  3. deborah

    October 8, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I made soup twice this past weekend. But it was 45 degrees here.

    The pic of your shoes is so cute. And of your sermon notes. I'm always excited to dig into a new Bible study.

    Oooo, pumpkin ice cream. I am a fan of pumpkin! We've been havin apple desserts, but I really need to make a pumpkin pie.

    Stopping by from Hello Monday!

  4. Chelsea

    October 8, 2012 at 4:25 PM

    I really want a food processor! One of my roommates had one last year and now living on my own I really miss it.

    I know what you mean about fluctuating seasonal temperatures- last night it was down to 38 degrees here but it supposed to be back up to 80 soon. I'm still wearing boots and scarves!

  5. Jessi Bridges

    October 8, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    Oh I'm hoping the 100 degree days are over here too!! It's supposed to be in the 70's this week but jump back into the high 80's next. But hey, I'll take that!!

    And yay for a new food processor!! I'm hoping for one for Christmas 🙂

  6. Brooke Houston

    October 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I love all those pairs of shoes! Which reminds me, I need to get some for the "winter" here in Austin. Loved the TCU campus btw. Amazing!

  7. Kassi Mortensen

    October 9, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    I've been enjoying an iced pumpkin spice latte because it's too hot for a hot one! Here's to cooler AZ weather!

  8. lauren

    November 2, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    How fun! Fall in NC is often warm warm warm (definitely last year) but I've been loving our recent cold snap! And those shoes! So cute! I always see cute animal print shoes when I'm shopping but haven't quite built up the nerve to buy them…

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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