I can’t believe it’s the last day of 2017! This has been the longest-shortest year ever. We had a wonderful Christmas and week off. Mike, the kids, and I have had a great time together, watching movies, playing with new toys, and teaching the kids how to ride bikes. It’s back to “real life” for…
Surfing Sunday 12.31
December 31st, 2017Comments: 10
Surfing Sunday 12.24
December 24th, 2017Comments: 4
Merry Christmas Eve! 97% of the presents are wrapped, 50% of the house is clean, and I have 0% motivation to do anything other than snuggle on the couch and watch Christmas movies. Annie just spent the last 20 minutes telling me how sad she is that it’s already Christmas Eve because that means, “Christmas…
Eleven/Fifteen
December 21st, 2017Comments: 9
Mike and I didn’t do anything big for our tenth wedding anniversary last year due to a variety of factors, but we swore we’d make up for it this year. After having a ridiculously busy fall, we desperately needed to get away for a few days, just the two of us. With our anniversary falling…
Apple And Prune Mini Pies
December 18th, 2017Comments: 12
This post is sponsored by Sunsweet. Thank you, Sunsweet! It’s been far too long since I’ve done a recipe on the ol’ blog, and the holidays felt like a good time to jump back in. We all know that the candy and baked goods are everywhere this time of year, and our house is no…
Surfing Sunday 12.17
December 17th, 2017Comments: 3
I am writing this one in advance because Mike and I are away for our anniversary weekend! We’re staying at the historic Mission Inn in Riverside, California, which is famous for its amazing holiday light display. I love this time of year and I’m so glad we got married in December when everyone is feeling happy…