Fall Break

This week is our fall break from school, and I must say, it is a welcome break. School (both work and graduate school) have been quite stressful.  I don't get a break from grad school, but at least I get to sleep in.  Here are some photos from the week, so far:

 Bella, playing with her ball in Andy's backyard.  It is much (much) bigger than mine. 

 

 

 A peacock at Washington Farms

Pig Races! The red team won! They were pretty cute, I must say.

Early Fall

Unfortunately, August and September turned out to be more stressful than fun, but there were a few highlights.  Andy and I took a trip to St. Simons, and I got to see my friend Stacey who is a pharmacist in Savannah.  And September brought football season, which is always fun.  So, hopefully October will be better.  The leaves are starting to change and the pumpkins are out.  I'm training for a 1/2 marathon in January so more exercise should alleviate some of the stress. I am trying to enjoy the things I love, like lavender candles and cuddles with Bella.  Here are a few cool pictures I've taken recently:

 This butterfly was in our backyard.  He spent a lot of time on Bella's poop but I did not want a picture of that so I "encouraged" him to find a new location.  He did, just long enough for me to get a few photos, then he moved back where he started--which is gross, but he sure is pretty!

Me and Stacey eating before the UGA game in St. Simons. 

Pretty blooms from my otherwise mangy mum.  He is from last year and did not come back like a normal mum, but he is blooming so we will go with it.  Plants are still an enigma to me.