Dear 2015,

It’s hard to believe you are already coming to an end.  You went by way too fast, faster than the years before.  Can you tell your friend 2016 to slow it down a bit?  No matter how much I tell it “I can’t wait.”

Oh 2015, you were a memorable one.  You came into my life in one of the most surprising, exciting ways possible.  You taught me quite a bit, you brought me to new places, and you exposed me to new experiences.

On your second day 2015, you took my breath away.  At the top of a mountain I stood in shock, as the love of my life asked me to marry him.  Thank you 2015 for giving me a moment in time that when I close my eyes I can literally feel my heart melt every. single. time.  You also showed me what it’s like to realize how many people love me and are routing for my happiness.

Then you got pretty busy 2015.  On top of working full time, teaching part time, having a puppy, you threw in to the mix wedding planning.  Don’t worry 2015, I’m not complaining.  How fun was it visiting venues and getting free wine at every place?  All I’m saying is something had to give.  And now looking back, I guess I have to admit it was this blog.  And boy did I feel guilty.  Always making excuses, and trying to justify why I wasn’t writing, instead of just accepting the fact that other things were taking priority. Continue reading →

Hey there kiddos!  Happy hump day.  It’s quite the dreary day over here but I do have it off and am taking advantage of the time to do some catch up.  It’s funny on my days off how the day flies by.  It’s my day “off” but I guess I try to squeeze everything in.  Vacuming, cleaning, laundry, wedding stuff, blog stuff, planning yoga sequences, making dinner, oh and showering at some point in there.  Is that what life looks like after babies?  Except you have a human child who you can’t let just lay on the couch the entire day.  That must be tough. 

Anyways, I wanted to share some exciting news.  Andy and I have officially handed in our Connecticut Wine Trail Passports!  Have you heard of the Connecticut Wine Trail Passport Program?  Basically, if you go to a certain number of wineries across the state you are entered into a couple of contests.  We managed to get 16 stamps this first year we participated, which means we are entered to win a trip to Spain!

I really enjoyed this adventure for the sole reason that you really get to explore the state!  We went to places we would probably never travel to otherwise and of course for the wine!

Here are a few highlights from our adventures.  We started around April or May and just finished last weekend.

I’ll start with a picture from one of my favorites, Gouveia Vineyards.  And it just so happens that this one is my very own hometown of Wallingford, CT.  Oh the sunsets.

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