The Bitterness that was December 2018

The only way to describe December is that it wasn't anything like what anyone had planned. It was nice for the random Christmas festivities that occurred throughout the month, but overall I'm glad it's behind us. It started when my dad and stepdad were supposed to come down for a long weekend over the second weekend of the month. It was my grandmother's 91st birthday and a chance to enjoy warmer...

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November, Thanksgiving, & Las Vegas 2018

Having family in town is always wonderful, but it goes without saying there's always much to do after they leave, especially when you leave for a 12 day trip only a week and a half after family's departure.  Brian and I celebrated 3 years of marriage on the 13th, the night before I left, at our traditional spot, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. Hands down always the best filet mignon I've ever had,...

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Sept/Oct 2018 Recap & Catch Up

It feels like I should have written this post soooo long ago because here we are almost 3 months after the fact and my calendar says we didn't do much but I know I was swamped at the time! September started out fun with my dad visiting for the last week of August through Labor Day weekend. Usually we're just a couple beach bums whenever he's here and this trip was no different We spent lots of time...

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