What I've Been Up To

I've been offline for a while. So many things have happened that I don't know where to begin. I'll just start with a list of headlines. 

KNEE SURGERY

I started the year with my knee surgery. It's not a new knee but it put synthetic cartilage in the place that was bone on bone. I'm so thankful for that surgery. It's taking a long time to rehabilitate and walk without a limp. I was starting to think that I would never be up to "par". I diligently went to physical therapy, which helped. But, it wasn't until I started having private sessions with my Yoga Teacher that I found real relief. Let me say that the sessions are hard. I sweat and I hold my breath, which is a big no-no with yoga. But, after finishing I'm always somehow better. 

200 HOUR YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 

I completed 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training. I am now a certified Yoga Teacher. I've led a few classes, and look forward to having the opportunity to teach more regularly. I am truly proud of this accomplishment. I learned so much, and I'm hungry to learn more.

STRAWBERRY PICKING

One Sunday in May was spent with friends in a strawberry patch. Many of the strawberries found themselves in strawberry margaritas at the beach. We went early before it got super hot. There was a little competition to see who could fit the most strawberries in their bucket. I am not sure there was conclusive evidence either way. 

The afternoon was spent at Maple View Ice Cream. We got our beach chairs out (which were coincidentally in our cars), and we sat in the sun. The sun felt so nice that I didn't realize I was getting a slight sunburn.

BEACH TRIP

We spent a week at the beach with friends. I can't remember the last time I spent an entire week at the beach! We had so much fun. The beach was just beautiful. And on the last night, we were treated to a double rainbow. It was magical.

We ate meals together and gathered in the same area on the beach. We watched the waves, read, or napped. We've made reservations for next year.

MOUNTAIN TRIPS 

There were two weekends in the mountains. July 4th was in Burnsville, which is quintessential Small Town America. We visited a brewery and several coffee shops. Plus I met and chatted with a Vulcan one night at dinner.

The weather was a little cooler in Burnsville for the 4th, which made being outside for the fireworks much nicer. We watched from the brewery's grassy lawn. It felt like the entire town was there. It was fun to see multi-generations enjoying time together. Even though we didn't actually know anyone, we felt a part of a community. 

WILMINGTON VISITS

We spent Easter with Danielle and Lucy. She was so cute in her little skirt with the bunny tail. She had ears, but wouldn't wear them for long.

Lucy changes so much between visits. She learns so much that it's hard to believe. And she is so independent.

We've been back to Wilmington twice to play in the pool. Lucy is a water baby. Next year she will probably get swimming lessons.