Happy New Year

 

 

Happy New Year!  A little late in posting this one but I've been enjoying some serious family time.  I loved being home with the kiddies over Christmas and even the hubby was able to spend a few more days than expected at home with the fam.  We used our time together very productively and managed to accomplish a few things around the home that we have been meaning to get to for a long time. 

 

 #1: After spending numerous hours sorting through all of the toys and books we own, we decided to donate 8 garbage bags full of stuff...and most of it was in pretty good condition.  It felt unbelievably good to get rid of things and find new permanent homes for everything we decided to keep.  My hubby and I finished the job late one evening and while the house only stayed tidy the next morning for about 5 minutes, it made cleaning up that day a lot easier.  Every toy in our home now has a place and although it's still my hubby and I that do most of the cleaning, the kids can now take pride in helping with the clean-up!

 

#2: My hubby finally set to and started building an outdoor rink in our backyard.  This has been a dream of his for a couple years, so it was really exciting to see it all come together over the past few weeks.  Although we had a few minor setbacks, it's nearly done!  We're hoping to be skating on it by this weekend.

 

#3: We also started making arrangements for a few little getaways this year...going anywhere in the past 6 months (including the grocery store) has been challenging but as baby Irelynn gets a little older we are looking forward to some bigger trips and new adventures.

 

In addition, we hosted New Years, watched every single STAR WARS movie ever made, built lots of LEGO, spent time with family and friends, ate lots of yummy treats, tried to get outside (as much as the weather would allow) and I took a much enjoyed break from running but also chose my first race for the 2018 season!  Training starts tomorrow.

 

This past week I've been thinking a lot about new goals, new resolutions and what's in store for the upcoming year...and the truth is many of my goals have stayed the same with some minor adjustments.  I think what's really significant about 2018 is that my husband and I are starting a new journey together.  We've spent 7 years creating our beautiful family...now it's time to move forward and continue the next chapter...raising them.  I hear the adventure is only just beginning.

 

Some photos from the holidays...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy New Year everyone!

 

Have a great week!