Rolling into 2024

Our new year is off to a great start.  Lots of walking and games and puzzles and we all survived the first week back to work and school after our two week break. 

One of my new year's resolutions was to read at least 12 books in 2024.  I read this book, that I had received as a gift for my birthday, during break.  Even after 700+ pages I was sad when it was over.  Such a beautifully interwoven story.  This book sits confidently in my top 10. 

Another goal/resolution was to drink more water and bring healthy options to school.  Here sits two water bottles because the water at school is beyond disgusting (64 oz total) a coffee in my new coffee mug and a fruit and spinach smoothie. 

The puzzle was a really fun challenge.  We worked together many nights after dinner like this and were all there when the final piece (half a piece, actually,  because Mogli got to one piece) 

Long walks in the park near our house have always been a favorite. 

The first week back has been COOOLLLDD  This is Celsius but still.  Way too cold. 

We were at a friend's house and she had received Starbucks Christmas blend for Christmas.  I don't normally crave Starbucks because we don't have one any where near where we live.  Marty surprised me with two bags of this goodness. 💓

I like when summaries of my year pop up like this.  I had forgotten some of the cool places that I had been last year.