July Goals Post

For as busy as July was, I am happy with the progress I made toward my goals. (It was also, sooooo hot)

With school starting next week, we are in full prep mode at our house. Lucas went back to Missouri Military Academy on Saturday, and the rest of the kids are working on getting everything they need for high school and middle school.

Today was a fun morning because Daryl got his senior pictures taken! Can you even believe it? Ken Doll did them, and he always does an awesome job. Even just looking at the shots on his camera, I already know we're going to have some tough choices to make.

Daryl could have done five outfits, but he only wanted three. He could have gone to several different locations, but he chose two. You know what? The pictures are going to be totally him.

Senior year has officially begun!

Read 30 Books: 17/30

I finished two books in July, just under the wire finished my second book on the 31st at 8pm!

The first was The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett, and it really hit on some themes I've been enjoying lately. First, it's historical fiction, set in the South during the Great Depression. Second, I've been drawn to stories featuring strong women.

When money is hard to come by, why not turn to the oldest profession in the world? This book tells what women will do to survive and provide for their families. At more than 600 pages, it's the reason I only finished two books this month, but I have no regrets. I would have happily read another 100 pages of these characters' stories.

The second book was The Book Club for Troublesome Women by Marie Bostwick. I thought it might be similar to my read from last month about banned books, but it turned out to be more of a story about feminism. Set in a suburban neighborhood in 1963, it follows four women as they discover the new roles and possibilities available to them during that time. It's not too heavy, and the friendships keep the pages turning. I recommend this one, too!

Run 620 Miles: 375/620

I ran 48 miles in July. It was one mile more than I ran in June. I'll take it. PS the weather is finally cooling down in the morning. Hallelujah! 

Grow My Savings by 60%

I am so close to this goal and it is only the end of July. If nothing unexpected comes up I might just complete this in August! 

UFOs (Unfinished Objects) to Be Completed, in No Particular Order

Nada so far! 

• Alpaca Quilt
• T-Shirt Quilt
• 2 photo books for Daryl and Alex
• 1 knit project from stash
• 1 stitched project from stash

So glad we got to take some inside the school!

I hope these kids appreciate the awesome building they get to call their High school! 

Went school shopping last weekend and tried out Krab Kings in KC, Mo

It was really good, we will eat there again!