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When the beginning of the second year rolled around, we were WAY more ready for it! Actually, Britt took care of everything. The school supply list, the uniforms, the shoes, … Continue reading CJ School Chronicles Rewind… His second year in Mexico
About half way through the year, we, as parents, were finally “used to” the new school, along with all the lessons (from trial and error) that I shared with you … Continue reading CJ School Chronicles Rewind… More from his first year in Mexico
Wow, well, for those of you waiting on an update from “Week One” of his first year, I apologize this is coming to you 3 years later! Turns out living … Continue reading CJ School Chronicles Rewind… Lessons learned from his first year of school in Mexico
It was a week before Thanksgiving and Britt was getting ready to go back to work, and as he was packing, he was asking what me and CJ were going … Continue reading 2020 Rewind, Quarantined in Paradise (Part Five)
With Britt taking a vacation week and being able to come back to Mexico with us at the end of August, things were starting to feel “normal” again.
After being quarantined in Mexico for 5 months, it was time to make an escape! Our daughter was moving into LSU and of course, we had to make a quick … Continue reading 2020 Rewind, Escape from Quarantine
One day, in mid-June, we heard a rumor that the beach clubs were opening back up in Tulum. After being confined to our condo, having to be our own chefs, … Continue reading 2020 Rewind, Quarantined in Paradise (Part Three)
March, April, May, June, July, and August… yep, almost five months of being locked down here in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Gratefully, I had my daughter here to keep my sanity … Continue reading 2020 Rewind, Quarantined in Paradise (Part Two)
During the last few hours of 2020, we began discussing what we were going to do on the first day of 2021. For some silly reason, we came up with … Continue reading First day of 2021!
When March 2020 came, and the entire world went into lockdown, for some reason I expected it to be temporary. A month or two, and then back to normal. But … Continue reading 2020 Rewind, Quarantined in Paradise (Part One)
When you live on the beach, in Mexico, where it still feels like summer, and you are away from your family, Christmas time can feel a little “weird”. Shopping comes … Continue reading Finishing 2020 with a Bang!
This time last year I sat down, and with confidence, made some kick ass goals for 2020; and as the ball dropped to bring in the new year, I was … Continue reading 2020 Rewind, What was I Going to do this Year?
As 2020 comes to an end – and thank God it is coming to an end – I’ve been reflecting on this past year. What I’ve accomplished. What I haven’t … Continue reading And that’s a Wrap on 2020!
When we moved to Mexico, almost a year ago, I envisioned running around barefoot, exploring hidden jungles, discovering new beaches, and finding special spots to call my own. I also … Continue reading My life in @’s and #’s
It happened one night in May. I was eating dinner and I felt it, in that moment I knew something was not right in my mouth. It was my crown. … Continue reading My first Dental Experience in Mexico (hint: it’s much better than I expected)
We are almost to our 6 month “full time” mark here in the Riviera Maya, and we are finally getting settled in and comfortable. So comfortable that when we had … Continue reading What do you do when you have family and friends come to visit you in Mexico for two weeks?
For those of you who have been keeping track of our social media I’m sure you’ve noticed a lack of Louisiana and an abundance of Mexico. That isn’t because we’ve … Continue reading Yes, BIG changes have been happening!
Well, I’m just going to go ahead and say it. Boatlife was a wonderful idea – but for one small detail… we don’t know how to sail!
A hat. Yep, a hat. Now don’t get me wrong, there are several other do’s and don’ts that I learned at the boat show, but the one thing that I … Continue reading The number one thing to wear to a boat show is…
With my tickets in my hand (ok, not really in my hand).. with my tickets in my email, I smile and realize that we are really going to the 2015 United … Continue reading Is there a dress code for that?
