For Christmas in 2024 I gifted my dad 12 activities for us to do over the next couple of years. I hang out with my mom to either go for a run or watch a show at the theatre, so I wanted to create a gift where my dad and I could hang out more. … Continue reading Activities with My Dad – Part 1
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April 13th
Phew, what a day! Run in the morning (still chilly and drizzly, but the snow is melting). Afternoon game at the Worcester Red Sox (they won!) And capped off the evening with an incredible musical. We also enjoyed some Harpoons and burgers at Polar Park, and had a lovely dinner at the 110 Grill. 😋
Entering the Last Year of my 30s
Yesterday was my 39th birthday, aka: the last year of my 30s!I celebrated in the best way I know how: running a road race! I ran the Guinness St. Pat’s 5K with my parents and friend Sheri. The weather was overcast at the beginning but the sun did make its way out in the afternoon. … Continue reading Entering the Last Year of my 30s
Celebrating 38
Yesterday was my 38th birthday! David’s been gone since the beginning of February and I’ve just been working and watching the kids for the better part of the last month and a half. With the help of my in-laws, I was able to take the day off and go on my own adventure.And surprise, surprise, … Continue reading Celebrating 38
Hiking Mt. Madison
Ah, the November hike that didn’t quite go as we had hoped. We even changed things up and drove up to NH late on Friday evening so that we would get an early start on Saturday morning. The weather was really cold and there was snow on the mountain, but there was no wind and … Continue reading Hiking Mt. Madison
Last Hike of 2021–Mt. Race
And I just realized that I failed to share our hikes in October (Camel’s Hump & Mt. Mansfield in Vermont) and November (Mt. Madison in New Hampshire)! I will be sure to get those posted. But for now, I am here to share our last hike of the year. And this hike was a special … Continue reading Last Hike of 2021–Mt. Race
Newburyport Half Marathon
I am both happy and disappointed with how the half marathon turned out. But the happy definitely outweighs the disappointment. And I know exactly where things went wrong, so that I can hopefully fix it for any future races.What went wrong? I went out too fast.I was so caught up in the crowd and loving … Continue reading Newburyport Half Marathon
Weekend Hiking in Vermont
For the remainder of 2021, David and I have planned to go hiking at least one weekend a month, just the two of us. For the month of July, we headed up to southern Vermont. And thankfully the rainy weather kept away a lot of the crowds. We didn’t mind the rain at all. It … Continue reading Weekend Hiking in Vermont
Made With Bliss 