Road Trip {September 2019} {Part 1}

In late mid-September we headed out for a 10 day trip to Alabama, Louisiana and Tennessee! 

Maddox was READY! 

Well, sort of. 🤣

We headed to Montgomery for a quick stop. We enjoyed our visit with PopPop and Grammy. Some creativity was involved. 

  

Some giggles! 

 

And a birthday breakfast for Grammy. 

We headed from Montgomery to Hammond to see PawPaw and Brandy and others! 

Everyone was a trooper in the car. 

  

We headed straight to Miss Eva's to play pool, eat and visit. 

  

The next morning we were up early and ready to swim! Well, sort of ready. 😉

But first: donuts. 

We enjoyed some swimming and lunch at Miss Eva's and CAKE! This this was good! 

After that we headed toward Uncle Jay's and DeeDee's for a visit. It was a beautiful day and a great visit. 

  

   

Someone was WORN OUT! and didn't want to wear pajamas. 

Part 1 of the trip was GOOD! 

The Morgan's Movements 2019 {Week 37}

When we have just typical days/weeks, those are my favorites. Flashback to September. Mason started co-op and homeschool PE so I've had some one-on-one time with Maddox. 

  

Glasses! 

  

We are in full blown school mode and it's been going well overall. We've had some rough patches as expected but it's been so good! 

  

Dressed himself...two pair of socks. 

Haircuts! 

Birdhouse Painting with Grandmom and Granddad {September 10th, 2019}

Back in September, the library had a grandparent's event for painting bird houses. Matt saw it advertised and asked Grandmom and Granddad if they would like to participate and they said yes! Grandmom and Mason were paired together. Granddad and Maddox were paired together and they had a great time! The end results were beautiful! 

  

After they painted, Mason gave the grand tour of the library. 

Maddox played. 😂

We are so thankful for all that our library does and for the incredible Grandmom and Granddad! 

Forged Through Fire by Mark D. McDonough, MD {A Book Review}

Forged through Fire by Mark D. McDonough was an incredible story of resilience and courage. 

When Mark was younger, his family home caught on fire. He was badly burned and his mother and brother died in the fire. 

As Mark shares the story of the night of the fire as well as the days that follows, you can almost feel his physical pain. He writes of the smells and sounds and the process he had to go through for healing. Obviously, he whole family was going through a healing process at the same time. 

During the last third of the book, Mark shares about a serious venture that he undertook when he realized that he was sick with an addiction. He shares how his life changed and how he worked hard to overcome and heal. 

I found this story difficult to read but also so encouraging and insightful. If you enjoy true life stories, I'd check this one out!