Family/neighborhood soccer match – Those of us in North America have a habit of packing in the soccer ball when the calendar flips over to September.

But somehow I don’t think teeth on a ladder will work quite as well..Subscribe by email to receive free posts straight to your inbox, or follow along using any (or all!)

of the methods below!When I look back on pictures of our house from Christmas last year, I really think it looks kind of sad and pathetic.I mean, that’s good right?It means we’re making progress and the house is coming along!.The only thing is, I don’t think it’s entirely accurate and that kind of bugs me.

I know Christmas here last year didn’t seem sad and pathetic.It was our first Christmas in our new house!

We were finally where we’re supposed to be.

We were living the dream!.They drive by and report back to Chris’ parents.

They’ve been saying nice things.I know they just can’t see all the weeds from the road, but it does make me feel encouraged..

If it wasn’t looking so good, I know we’d hear about it.“So, I hear you’re having a little trouble with the old garden, there.” With a little wink and a smile.