'Twas the week before Christmas, and all through the house, every creature was stirring, including the hedgehog. We are in full crunch mode over here. Even though it's going to be a small and secluded holiday, we are very much prepping for the big day with all cylinders firing. There will be ...
week 51: twas the week before christmas
2020: a year in running
Friends. We have finally reached the end of 2020. For better or worse. I know, for the most part, this wasn't our year. For me, it literally started on the couch, unable to walk without assistance after breaking two bones in my leg. Talk about a comeback. Finding positives in situations is ...
week 50: officially on winter break!
That's right! We are on winter break! On Thursday, A took his last midterm of the virtual semester, and I am proud to share that he earned straight A's for the first time ever (usually, he's AB Honor Roll). Talk about overcoming all the challenges this school year threw his way! Sunday - 6.75 ...
race report: sandy claus marathon, half marathon & 10k {12.6.20}
Real, in-person races are back, but I am still exercising caution when deciding which ones I'd like to run. J, my running buddy, has been wanting to do a 10K, and we stumbled upon the Sandy Claus Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K. ONce I saw that the registration numbers were staying pretty low, ...
week 49: countdown to the holidays
As the days tick by, I find myself getting more and more excited for the holidays. I am all about the music and the lights, and I'm embracing all of the festive spirit. I know we won't be doing any parties or events, but we can still be outside and I plan on taking full advantage of ...
the final coffee date of 2020
Friends, I do love our coffee dates, but I am looking forward to turning over a fresh page and enjoying coffee in 2021. Join us for this month's Ultimate Coffee Date. After reading here, head on over to visit Coco and Deborah, our awesome link-up hosts. So let's go... Over coffee, I ...








