Family
We went to Mexico and had the best time. We desperately needed to get transported out of the freezing cold (between -45 and -58 F for two weeks). My mom and dad joined us and we traveled really well as a group. I'll be doing a full highlights blog post of the trip but for now I'll just say that we relaxed by the pool, enjoyed the evening shows, and danced into the night to live music. We opted out of doing any excursions and just enjoyed doing nothing as a family. It was the prefect way to spend seven glorious days in paradise.
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| Some wave action and fun. |
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| This is how we attempt to do a jumping on the beach photo in our family. LOL!!!! |
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| I already miss this view. |
Reading
While on holidays, I read Sisters Like Us by Susan Mallery. It was the prefect beach read that moved along quickly, the characters were funny, real and dynamic. It's NOT a lifechanging or high literature kind of book, but it was perfect for the beach. I am also making my way through A House In The Sky by Amanda Lindhout & Sara Corbett. I am not really sure what I think of it so far. It's not a book that I can't wait to pick up again, but it's one that I feel I need to make my way through slowly. I'll update you on my thoughts once I've finished it.
Cooking
When it's cold and you contract a bug, all you want is soup. When I was growing up, whenever I was sick my grandma made us chicken noodle soup. Now as an adult, what do I make when we are all feeling a little worn out, chicken noodle soup! I love this Sicilian Chicken Noodle Soup recipe. It's a hearty soup, packed full of fresh veggies and it makes so much which I freeze into smaller glass jars for lunches.
Listening
Everything by Hasley. Several years ago I became acquainted with the song Closer which was done in collaboration with the Chainsmokers. It's still one of my favorites and now I can't get enough of the song Eastside by Benny Blanco, Khalid & Halsey.
Watching
The Bachelor. It's my total guilty pleasure and my hubby is so sweet to watch it with me on Monday nights. Have I mentioned how much I love that man. I actually don't who I am 100% rooting for this year, but I like Hanna G (no drama), Caelynn and Tayshia.
Celebrating
We celebrated both Logan's 37th birthday in Mexico and our nephew Coopers 3rd birthday this month! Our family birthday busy season is October - February, and then there is only a few left from now until fall, including my aunt, grandma, niece and me.
