Happy 2020!
It’s been quiet on the blog– the theme of the past few months. Life has been crazy, as usual.
Here’s a quick update: Addison got braces! What was supposed to be just six brackets on the front top/bottom ended up being a full mouth of braces. She also has expanders in the top and bottom and had to re-learn how to eat. She’s done awesome and has such a good attitude about it all!
I ended up getting some obnoxious virus right before Christmas that made my asthma flare. I spent several days in bed because I would get so dizzy and out of breath if I got up. My sweet husband brought me meals in bed and made sure I was eating. He’s truly the best and most selfless person I know.
My younger sister and her family have been in town. We’ve had so many fun holidays and activities. We have shared loud and crazy meals, which is such a blast. We’ve alsohad lots of quiet down time at home, and it’s been so lovely. On a warmer day, we went hiking, which felt crazy to do in December. It was so lovely.
On Scott’s last day off, we decided to make a day of it. We went to Krispy Kreme to use a coupon I had– and we had the worst service ever. Then, we went to Barnes and Noble so Scott could finally use up a gift card that I got him for our anniversary in 2018. Book stores and libraries are our happy place. We ate lunch a Chick-fil-a, which feels like a wonderful first meal of the new year. HA! Since we were so close, we too the girls to Lincoln’s tomb. It was closed, so we couldn’t go inside. Addison loves to learn about Abraham Lincoln and was thrilled to get to see another piece of history. She’s going to be just like Scott.
Aside from wanting to wish you a Happy New Year and give an update, I wanted to hop on today and remind you of the book club book this month. We are reading The Life-Giving Home by Sally Clarkson. Check it out from your library or purchase it on sale through that link. I think I will do one recap/discussion post at the end of the month and see how it goes. I would LOVE for you to join me.
I need help coming up with a clever name for book club. Any ideas? My mind is still in a fog.