Monday December 9, 2024 Our first New Mexico Christmas is fast approaching. It’s the first time in as long as I can remember that we won’t have our kids around to share the holiday. It feels kind of strange, but … Continued
Saturday November 23, 2024 Our family will be arriving this weekend for Thanksgiving week so I thought I’d pop in and wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving before they are here. The gentle boy is finally coming to NM and … Continued
Monday, November 4, 2024. I’m dealing with a bit of election eve anxiety so today I did something I’ve been putting off for a while. I’m changing my phone number! My previous number tied me to Utah and was used … Continued
Monday October 21, 2024 Hey friends! How are you? Thought I’d pop in with an update from New Mexico. We’re reading about the early snow in Utah and on that same day I was still enjoying the pool here. Neighbors … Continued
Monday, October 7, 2024 It’s balloon fiesta time in Albuquerque and we are right in the middle of it. Hundreds of hot air balloons fly daily, weather permitting, from the field just a few miles from our home. We’ve noticed … Continued
Monday, September 23, 2024 Greetings from North Valley, New Mexico! As I enjoy photos of the beautiful color showing up in the Utah mountains, I have to be honest and say that I don’t mind at all that I’m here … Continued
Saturday, September 7, 2024 We are far from settled, but we are in our new home and tackling the unpacking at our own pace. The dogs made the trip better than I expected. 10 hours without a potty break! I … Continued
Wednesday, August 28, 2024 For the past two nights, we’ve been watching hay being delivered and stacked in our hay barn. Whaaatt? I’m so excited to share with you that Blue Moon Ranch will now provide a home to some … Continued
Friday, August 23, 2024 For anyone who is still following the story line here….. We just returned from claiming our new home in New Mexico. We bought the property one weekend way back in May of this year. It seemed … Continued
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 Cleaning out closets and sorting through 20+ years of accumulated stuff is proving to be less fun that anticipated. 😂 Have you ever tried organizing an attic or such and you stumble on a box of … Continued
Thursday, July 18, 2024 It’s been a while, I know. I promise I’ve not been sitting around eating bon bons. 😁 We are now the new owners of a beautiful home in New Mexico where we will eventually rest our … Continued
Thursday July 4, 2024 Happy 4th of July friends! As always, my heart goes out to all the animals who must endure the local fascination with fireworks and other loud noises this month. Although the neighborhood here was exploding for … Continued
Thursday June 27, 2024 I decided to put my big girl pants on and make a trip to Boulder Utah to visit my newest grandson. I do not like driving alone, I do not like diving on unfamiliar roads and … Continued
Saturday, June 15, 2024 Just ask Gwendolyn how much she likes her cat mat. Or listen to what her caregiver says “She’s having a ball with the mats! So comfy and soft. She keeps rubbing her cheeks on them. I’m … Continued