Another year young!

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.” 
― Sophia Loren


It's been a while since I posted and I am needing to catch up!

First, the big news - we bought a new house! We have been wanting to move to a more "walkable" area and really experience Madison for quite some time. Since we had such a hard first of the year, we thought we could use a change.....and this is a big one!  We bought a 1928 craftsman bungalow a block from the lake and near some awesome restaurants. I can't wait to move into this newly restored home and keep up what the current owners  have done. It is an amazing place and I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to live there.

Our beautiful new home.

We couldn't be more excited to move in just a few short weeks! We were a little nervous about selling our current home but - it sold within a week! Not too shabby  :)   thanks for your help, Leslie the Realtor - you did an awesome job!
Bernie liked going on frequent outings during showings...

went to the "dog wash" during a showing one day

I have to admit - I am a little sad to move out of the house we have lived in for the past 8 years.... Our first home is full of memories with family, friends, and Bernie.:) I am going to have to take those memories with me and enjoy an amazing new home to make memories in as well!

Our First Home.

This weekend was my 31st birthday. I love having a birthday near a holiday weekend. We had such a great time and also got a lot of packing done.

I have to admit that 31 is looking up! We had such a great weekend full of grilled meats by Kyle, golf, good friends, delicious food, fun cocktails, stand up paddle boarding, driving by our new house multiple times so I can gawk at it, and a 30 mile bike ride!  The only thing missing was my family and I always miss them during days like this - but I will see them very soon, too!
Whew! I'm exhausted!!  :-)

The bike ride included a downtown exploration and a ride by our house. Seemed like a good idea at the time but it really was a long way!

About 15 miles in....Great view, though!

Golf on the 4th of July was also a great time. We had a good game of 9 holes and I hope to get back on the course soon....mostly because I need a LOT more practice :)

Looking forward to my lessons next week - I was a little rusty...

So far, things are going very well and we couldn't have asked for a better place to live in order to heal and move forward with what our life will give us next. I know I am thankful for another year of good health, of what we have, what we have experienced, and what we can look forward to in the years ahead. Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and to helping brighten my already shining day!