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September in Photos

December 11, 2017 Crystal // Dreams, etc. 15 comments
September in Photos

Yes, you read that. September in photos. Since we’ve reached December (hi 👋🏽, it’s been awhile!) and I STILL haven’t posted a September in Photos post I thought about combining these with October and November, but… I have enough that I wanted to give them their own post. I should be able to combine October/November. I don’t think I took a lot of photos those months, but we’ll see once I actually sort through ’em!

Also, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything but a book review. I don’t have much to say about that other than life. Life has been fine, but busy, and for my sanity something needed to give for a little bit. The blog was it. So was fiction writing. And I’m finally feeling inspired for both of those things again. 🎉 I just don’t feel 100% like myself if I’m not writing.

Let’s jump into the post! September can be described in three ways: all work and no play…, coffee (as always), and Little One (💙💙💙). I hope you don’t mind those last two in particular, because you’re going to see a lot of them. Especially Little One. Also, I was going to say this was the first month since May or June that I didn’t go to Wisconsin, but… that’s not true.September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

And the Mina photos start…. now!

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

I’ve been spending a lot of time on the opposite side of Minneapolis, which has been a lot of fun with all the construction taking place! #sarcasm On this day, I was with my dad so I was able to snap a photo of the skyline. Do you know what you can’t see in this photo? The new stadium! 🎉 And let me tell ya, it’s not an easy feat to see Minneapolis without seeing that monstrocity. There’s a reason some call it “the big ugly.”

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

And now I’m sad, because this guy hasn’t visited for awhile and I miss him. But I want to introduce all of you to my turkey friend, who used to make daily visits. Isn’t he beautiful?

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

My niece and nephew spent the night so we had a movie night, per usual. My nephew and my pup are buds. 💙

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

She likes to keep an eye on me.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

Work and oils.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

She’s the cutest when she’s asleep/waking up from sleep to watch me. And I need to vacuum my couch. Let’s keep moving.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

Sometimes the couch is my office.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

I started this book at a coffee shop and I’m still only about 30 pages in, even though I’m really enjoying it. Life. #endofyearTBR?

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

Coffee on the move.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

A coffee run with my dad after church. 💙 Those are the best.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

She always lets me know when she thinks I need a break from work. Sometimes she’s right and sometimes she’s just hoping she can get a tummy rub (and is also right).

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

Listening to my niece play the piano is one of my favorite things.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

Little One is like most other dogs: she’s always hoping for some of the food the humans are eating. But lettuce? So not impressed by it! Pretty much everything green and leafy loses her attention, although she’ll take a few licks of a green smoothie.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

I went out for pizza with my parents one night at Pizza Lucé. The pasta salad is called the “Lucky Luciano Pasta Salad” and, true story: my dad used to be best buds with Lucky Luciano. And by best buds, I mean he was buds… well, acquaintances… with Lucky Luciano. And by acquaintances I mean they spoke at least once. We had beer with the meal, but my dad said Lucky Luciano always drank a glass of wine, so… next time. 😂 (The REAL true story: my dad and his friends sometimes went to the night club Lucky Luciano owned in Italy. They spoke at least one. That’s where the connection between them ends.)

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

My aunt passed away and I helped my mom with some of the funeral planning.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

She always puts a smile on my face.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

I’ve discovered that one great form of self-care for me when I’m stressed is going to see a movie in theaters. It’s the one place I can’t pull out my phone and multitask. Bonus points if it’s a horror movie, because I actually find them to be relaxing.

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

At the end of the month, it was back to Wisconsin. I have a nephew who’s only 5 1/2 years younger than me. There’s a big age difference between my oldest siblings and me (but we have the same mom and dad…that’s a question I’m always asked when family comes up). Anyway, my nephew got married!

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

September 2017: all work and no play makes..., coffee, and the cutest/sweetest pup! // dreams-etc.com

And it was beautiful.

How was your September? What’s been happening in your life? Fill me in on what I’ve missed!

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15 comments

  1. simplygailg says:
    December 11, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    I really enjoyed this post. Photography is such a great way to record life. Your pup is adorable. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. Brianna says:
    December 11, 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Well those cupcakes certainly look good! I wish it was September again and all this snow was gone!!

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  3. Meg at Snap Happy Mom says:
    December 11, 2017 at 10:58 pm

    It’s fun to see a month through your eyes. And on Wisconsin! (I grew up there!)

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  4. Erica @ Coming up Roses says:
    December 12, 2017 at 5:49 am

    MINA!!!!!!!!! Also that pizza oh my god

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  5. Jordan | Read. Eat. Repeat. says:
    December 12, 2017 at 10:08 am

    What a fun post! I love all the coffee pictures lol. What kind of fiction do you write?

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  6. shootingstarsmag says:
    December 12, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Omg, I’m in love with your dog. Love the “she’s keeping an eye on me” photo – adorable! I love taking pictures of my dog. She’s a cutie. šŸ™‚ Congrats to your nephew!!

    -Lauren
    http://www.shootingstarsmag.net

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  7. Divya Budhraja says:
    December 12, 2017 at 12:51 pm

    Look at those cupcakes! September looked jam-packed full of wonderful events. I love a good photo dump!

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  8. Adriana says:
    December 12, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    So many fun pictures! Your pup is just so cute!

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  9. Beth Kondrick says:
    December 12, 2017 at 3:21 pm

    LOL better late than never! Always love your pup pictures! I love Pizza Luce too, that one looks so good. Dark Matter is on my list to read one of these days. I’m so off the reading bandwagon right now.

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  10. Candy Kage says:
    December 12, 2017 at 3:26 pm

    Nothing wrong with looking back to September. Wonderful to look back and enjoy.

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  11. Sara Blackburn [Real Balanced] says:
    December 12, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    Loved to see that you visited WI! I’m from MKE. šŸ™‚

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  12. Jenny says:
    December 12, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    Your pup is just adorable! I like to take tons of photos of my dog as well haha.

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  13. Katie Braswell says:
    December 13, 2017 at 7:23 am

    I’m so glad I am not the only one behind! I feel like I’m still in the early fall… it’s almost Christmas. Aside from the passing of your Aunt (my condolences) it looks like a great September! Did you ever finish the book? Is it good!? I’m always looking for a new read! <3

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  14. Shannon - Fit SlowCooker Queen says:
    December 13, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    What a fun photo feed! Cute dog, good looking pizza, nice skylines:-)

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  15. Michelle @ She's Not So Basic says:
    December 13, 2017 at 9:57 pm

    awww loving all the pup photos soooo much and that pizza looks delish (as I’m currently waiting for pizza to be delivered haha)

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