Happy New Year!
I missed you all as I took some time to unplug. It was really nice to spend so much time with the kids without a thought of my computer. I know some of you think this blog writes itself (eye roll), but I haven’t taken a break from blogging that long in T W E L V E years. We played (hard), and during nap times, instead of frantically trying to upload something, I rested. One day when it was 70 degrees, Mazen and I sat side-by-side on the porch couch and I read my book. (He should have been reading but he got some screen time instead. I was ok with that!) I’m looking forward to getting back to routine next week with part-time work and part-time momming! I have so much planned for 2020 that I can’t wait to dive into.
Here’s how we spent our break!
Toy assembly during dinnertime
So many forts!
Library Trips
Outings with Friends
(and some super warm days!)
The Skate Park
A Rollerskating Date
Brunch with girlfriends
Bowling with the Guys
Swinging at the Park
Lots of Walks
And I saw THREE movies!! Frozen 2 (great), Little Women (excellent) and Cats (loved it!)
My First Time Driving Thomas’s Tundra
New Year’s Eve
We had plans to stay home with the kids, but Thomas’s mom offered to babysit at the last minute and we said YES! We went to Zocalo where I had the delicious scallops and then went to the Prime 109 bar to cheers with bubbly. And if you’re wondering, we were asleep by 10pm. Next year we’ll stay up!
Food Highlights
We’ve been eating…
Tacos!
TWO Tacos!!
Big Green Egg Smoked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables
Yogurt Parfait
And Daily Harvest Smoothies
Chili x 2
Baked Ziti + Kale Salad
(with lots of toasted breadcrumbs!)
Smoked Salmon Salad
And plenty of delicious / chaotic breakfasts
Hope you guys had a wonderful holiday season.
xoxo,
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
What a great winter break! So fun! 🙂
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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Jill says
Good for you Kath. Certainly you should take time away from work!! I know it is difficult when you are self employed but you are a resource and you need to invest in yourself. Time away is crucial. Enjoy!
Kate says
Your comment about the blog writing itself seems a bit harsh/out of place! I’m sure the bulk of your true readers don’t feel that way as we are here cheering on your life and enjoying your content. For those that do feel that way, do they even deserve such a shout out? Just a thought!
Kath Younger says
No you’re right, they don’t!
vicki says
We have the same castle! My son (8) loves it. Glad you had a restful break x
Jeanie says
Looks like a nice break. I’m glad you got some rest.
Tess says
I also loved Frozen 2 and Little Women… and STAR WARS!! Do you guys have Disney Plus yet?? Love it. Also I have friends who recently moved to CVille and I told them to order the pepper at Zocalo and I think it’s off the menu?! Is this true?? Gahhhh!
Kath Younger says
It’s still there!!
Ruth says
Good for you to take a breather over the holidays! Looks like you all enjoyed plenty of family time and good weather 🙂
Eva says
What’s mazen’s Jersey? Looks like a lovely vacation!
Kath Younger says
It’s a Lionel Messi soccer jersey!