*Edited after I first posted to add some specific details such as names of hotel, restaurants, etc. I realized I didn't include many detailed specifics, which is not helpful to someone wishing to plan a trip here!* Okay, so I was thinking that since I didn't blog "in the moment" while we were away, I… Continue reading Isla Mujeres, Mexico- Trip Recap: Day 1
Hey all! Sorry to disappear from the blog without warning! Ivan and I took a little "adults only" getaway to Isla Mujeres, Mexico (the island off the coast of Cancun) for 5 nights. This fall/holiday season/ past 2 YEARS has just felt crazy, and as we were leading up to Christmas, I suddenly declared one… Continue reading Alive and well!
When was the last time you were overcome with joy? “Overcome with joy” sounds like a tall order… I envision that meaning an exceptionally full, emotional experience of something being just SO SO SO amazing!! And while I have many really “great” moments in day to day life, I’m not sure I’m officially “overcome with… Continue reading Gratitude Challenge Day 13
* I heard this song the other day on the radio in the car, for the first time in AGES and I cranked it up and shrieked to Asher, my passenger, "Oh my gosh!!! I LOVE this song!!! I haven't heard this in forever!! Listen to the lyrics." I bet many/(most?) people have heard this… Continue reading Live like you were dying
Gratitude Challenge Day 11: What is your favorite place, and why? I like a lot of places, and this question could be answered a million ways. Of course, MY HOME with my family is very, very high on the list. But I have to go with the answer that came to mind instantly. It's the… Continue reading Favorite place in the world
We had a good weekend. It felt full, but productive and relaxing at the same time. Saturday: Saturday was the "busy" day. Ethan had a basketball game at 8 am at his school and had to be there by 7:30. So that was a pretty early start. Ethan's team had a tournament, so the 8… Continue reading Weekend misc. + final bedroom reveal
Friday night there was a high school swim meet being held at our local high school, so Asher's club team had to go practice in another city ~20 minutes away to find pool time. I drove him out there for 5 pm practice, and since it was farther from home, I had to just stay… Continue reading A peaceful walk destination & Gratitude Challenge Days 8 and 9
1- January 6th is Dia de los Reyes Magos in Mexico, or Three Kings Day. Aka, the Epiphany. There are a bunch of traditions that go along with this. Sadly, we (or Ivan, since this one is his domain, really) haven't really practiced these much over the years. In Mexico, the "three wise men" deliver… Continue reading Friday 5 (editing- Friday 3)
High of this week so far: TV. Did anyone else happen to notice that the This is Us Season 6 premiere came out on Tuesday night???? 😃😃 We watched Seasons 1-5 this past year and loved it, so I was very excited for this. This is probably the first time I have excitedly awaited a… Continue reading A High/ Low & Challenge Day 6
I still haven't had time to finalize my 22 for 2022 list, which I started on New Year's Eve. In a way I'm okay with it, because I feel like I'm sort of having a dry run/ trial week this week. I've been floating some of the ideas in my head, but not feeling any… Continue reading Vegetables
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