And right here we are- my closing weblog submit of 2024! As this 12 months begins to wrap up and I discover myself trying ahead to household time and a few relaxation, I’m additionally considering of you. I’m humbled by what number of of you’ve gotten been studying right here for years upon years.
I began this weblog in 2010 and one way or the other I’m nonetheless right here writing virtually 15 years later. A few of you’ve gotten recognized me longer than lots of my in-person associates and have continued to assist and take care of my household by way of ups, downs, and life modifications. That’s unbelievable to me, particularly in immediately’s world of social media, algorithms, rising household calls for, and distractions. I understand how valuable your time is and the truth that you continue to swing by and spend time with me means a lot.
Have you ever been busy this week? We’ve been tying up unfastened ends round right here as we put together for household to reach immediately. The women helped bake cookies and make soups and chilis. I’ve been to the shop a pair instances. I’ve stocked the visitor baths and double checked the menu and I believe we’re as prepared as we’re going to be. C’mon Christmas, we’re excited for you!
Merry Christmas from the Dixon Household!
Final night time David and I sneaked in a date night time. We’ve accomplished this for just a few years and after we could make it occur, we actually benefit from the time for simply us to speak and join earlier than the whirlwind of Christmas.
This 12 months we went to Topsoil, a farm to fork restaurant in Vacationers Relaxation that I’ve heard good issues about, and it blew us away! It had scrumptious craft cocktails and artistic mini plates with most components being sourced from native farms. I want to return when there’s higher pure gentle to seize all of the goodness! The chef is a James Beard semi-finalist and it shines by way of his dishes. Extremely suggest.
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As we settle into this time of 12 months of reflection and gratitude, I’m additionally considering quite a bit about this house going into the brand new 12 months. 2024 was a giant 12 months for transitions, many who I needed to preserve below wraps as we discovered issues with David’s job, promoting, constructing, and so on. I’m now, for the primary time in a 12 months, starting to really feel clearheaded and settled.
That is opening up psychological house for issues like planning and I’ve plenty of aspirations and hopes for 2025, lots of them centered in my dwelling. I need to make this home a comfy dwelling. I need to begin my backyard. I need to get chickens. I need to be a totally current spouse and mother. I need to attain for brand spanking new well being targets. I need to use my huge digital camera extra and write extra. I need to take a look at the waters and see if old fashioned running a blog can nonetheless be a factor in immediately’s world of instantaneous social sharing. I’ll be noodling that over extra within the subsequent couple weeks.
However for now, I’m wishing you peace and pleasure. I hope this subsequent week or two is full of individuals you’re keen on, pets you cherish, moments you relish in, and possibly just a few nice nights of sleep as you recharge and reset for a beautiful 2025. I can’t wait to meet up with you within the new 12 months! Merry Christmas
