And it's a wrap!

It's a "wrap" in more ways than one...

We have wrapped up Christmas.  The last gift has been opened, the last cookie eaten, and the "big" kids are now back at their respective homes.  One came to Pine Apple to introduce us to his girlfriend and left with a fiance! Wedding bells will be coming soon!

But we wrap up more than Christmas this week.  We wrap up a year. 

2023 has been fraught with adventure and new beginnings.  We have started a new business and moved to our lovely town of Pine Apple, AL full time.  We are working on a renovation project/Airbnb space as well as continuing to improve our home here, Mockingbird House.  

It's been a good year and a busy one.  As we look forward to the new year with great anticipation of what is to come, it is only natural to want a fresh start, a renewed spirit, and new goals.  After eating like kings for 45 days, it's no wonder we all have the goal of getting back into shape!  And a good goal it is! (Yes, we will be joining that journey as well)

Goals come in all shapes and sizes.  Looking back over the years, I have reached many of my goals.  Other goals have gone by the wayside and were,well, lost.  Some goals were transformed into even better things than I imagined.  Changes always take place whether we are ready or not.  Some changes happen gradually over time but make a huge difference.  Others happen in the blink of an eye and immediately have an impact for good or bad and often cause us to scramble to adjust. 

Whatever the case, tomorrow is a new year, a new day, a new week, and a new month. It is a new chance to step out of our comfort zones and transform our lives for the better.  Let's make the most of this year!  We look forward to our journey with you, friend, and hope that this next year brings you blessing upon blessing.  

Happy New Year!