Gallery of July, 2025

 I cannot comprehend that we are in August already! It is once again time for a month of photos. I did not take very many pictures this month; we were quite busy and I have been enjoying having few ties to my phone lately. But I did capture some lovely tidbits; here are my snippets from July!

^^^This is from Independence Day, at the Highfill house. We have: Riley, me, Tyler, Juliana, Luke and Chloe!

^^^We recently hung a dartboard in the apartment, and Bennett hit a bullseye (it was one of his first throws, I think. Whatever.)

^^^My handsome Mr. Branson, doing what he loves at his workbench. The way his mind works and so easily understands the complexities of a clock movement will never stop astounding me.

^^^One Sunday, I made cherry almond milkshakes (with my milkshake blender that my parents gave me for my 21st birthday! It was an especially thoughtful gift because I had been saying I missed making milkshakes, working at Woolworth's Diner when I was 17.) Anyway, these did not disappoint; they were quite light and refreshing, just sweet enough-- and cherry + almond is just a beautiful combination.

^^^Yet another of Bennett. He's a teenager now, you guys-- this little dork is thirteen. Not yet taller than me, but he is getting there. He makes me stand next to him every time I see him, just to see if he grew any. I'll let you know when he actually passes me up.

^^^Lastly, a little craft I did this month. I took an old jar lid, painted it pink, arranged beads inside of it, glued them in, and attached a magnet to the back. It is now on my fridge and looks quite cheerful against the black surface.

The end! I know it's halfway through August; this tiny post shouldn't have taken this long, but August happens to be the busiest and most mind-whirling month out of the whole year (back-to-school season at work) and my home life has also been quite busy. I've not been able to carve out much time for writing, which I am definitely feeling-- but this is where God has placed me, and I'm grateful for any time at all!

I do have multiple posts I am working on; no telling when I will actually finish and post them. Until then, my friends!