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I’d be lying if I said things have been easy lately. The adjustment of Ari going back to school and me starting my new Fall schedule at work has definitely been a challenge; but also, life has just been… different. I’ve been quite reserved and close-mouthed. Because, well, I don’t have anything particularly upbeat to say.
And that’s okay.
I recognize that in times of transition I tend to shut down a bit. Maybe it’s just the way I process things, I dunno.
But we’ve still been able to have a bit of fun, even amidst the chaos.
Painting With A Twist.
A couple of weeks ago I met up with a dear friend to do a fall-themed pallet painting project. I’ve done other wine and painting parties, but this was my first time at PWAT Hudson. The studio was awesome and so accommodating!

And I’m so pumped about the final outcome of my project!
I can’t wait to go back!
Summer Sunset Blast.
Without truly having school-aged children, the end of summer doesn’t really mean much to us, other than going back to preschool and adjusting to a new schedule. But that doesn’t mean we don’t fully take advantage of the end of summer fun!
We said farewell to summer at Silver Springs Park in Stow, with the help of Café O’Play, bounce houses, inflatables, face painting, and a petting zoo!

While Ari hit up the inflatables (OMG – first time he’s really been able to because he’s not my baby anymore!! ??), Remy Bea and I spent some time with the goats.

Trips to the Akron Zoo.
Our zoo membership is nearly expired, and we likely won’t renew it until after Christmas (because, busyness). But we did squeeze in a few more trips to the zoo before Summers end!


365 by Whole Foods opened and we may have been there at least 5 times in a week!
I took a media tour of the store before the opening day festivities, and I was beyond impressed. The store is bright, clean, and absolutely gorgeous!



We took a very quick road trip to Columbus.
Besides stopping at IKEA for what seemed like 5 minutes (but was actually 2.5 hours), we wandered and made lists of things we needed to do in our head. But other than one semi-small purchase, we really just were there for the Swedish meatballs!





Playgrounds, playgrounds, playgrounds… and flag football clinics!
We’ve certainly been spending time at our local playgrounds and parks. Remy has taken to ‘playing’ in a major way. In fact, one of her favorite words to say is “Play? Play?” Basically, begging to go outside in play or get into all of her toys.



Happy Monday, friends! xo
What great adventures you have been having!! I love the paint night and I bet your kids loved the splash pad!! Those places are so much fun!
OMG wherrrre is that Whole Foods?! Must visit! Must get my mom to visit!
Hope the transition starts to ease for you, friend, & that you get back to feeling like yourself. Fall always seems to do that to me…
In Wallhaven! Where the old West Point Market used to be!
And thank you! PS. Sarah W & I want to plan a girls day for coffee or wine or something!! <3
Ikea is so dang awesome! And I think we have the chair your kiddos are sitting in. We love to visit ours and wander sometimes. Plus that Whole Foods sounds pretty neat. Transitions make me feel the same way. There’s nothing wrong with taking time to process and settle in!
-Virjinia
With Purpose and Kindness
Your summer sounded amazing! I am a huge fan of painting with a twist!!
So fun! Love the pumpkin painting!
I also tend to shut down a bit and turn internal during transitional times so I can really relate to that. It sounds like you’ve been filling your days with lots of fun activities though!
OMG I love that your class painted on planks! All the classes I’ve seen are just on canvases but the planks have such a cute fall feel?
Sounds like you’ve been having a blast!! Do
Transitions can be hard, but it looks like you are having a great time doing all the things! 🙂 I love that the painting with a twist was on wood!!
You have been up to so many nice things! The Summer fest looks fab and this pink IKEA chair is simply pure love!
Girl!! You can just feel the joy from these. We did our best to soak up all the summer fun too!!!!!