Hello 2019. It’s here ready or not. The whole year is sitting out ahead of me like a blank slate. Saying goodbye to 2018 is bitter sweet. My Mum passed away, on her birthday of course, which is also a sort of blessing. It gives me a peace of mind, that when her birthday comes around, I can give thanks for her life, that she brought me into the world; and that she left it on the same day.
Love you so much Mum! I miss you every day.

We traveled in 2018. We began the new year in Austria on a skiing holiday. What a beautiful amazing place!! I had never skied anywhere but in the US, so this was a very special memory. It was truly glorious and luxurious.

Then at the end of June, me and my husband left the US for 3 months to just take a break from everything, and not spend another hot summer in Colorado. Don’t get me wrong, it is lovely to live near beautiful mountains. One just seems to never get up to them except for a day here a day there. It is frustrating to me to be so close to the place that I love the most but hardly ever get up to it. There I said it. Enough. I am so grateful to have spent three months in beautiful countries, meeting new friends, seeing the local cows and goats, eating wonderful food and tasting even more wonderful wine!

The other part of the year was the time with my children. I was able to visit my son and his family in Munich, Germany while we were over there and that was so special. Munich is a wonderfully friendly city, easy to get around on public transportation and incredibly beautiful. The time there was priceless.

Then visiting with my youngest son and his wife in Wisconsin was another memorable part of the year. They have made a big move but it has proven to be very good for them. I am hoping to be able to visit them at least once or twice a year! My two daughters live within 2 hours; but the time I have with them is beyond special. It is never enough and I always feel like it is too long in between visits. Family is the cream de la creme!