The Time Has Come...

to say goodbye.

That's right folks: I'm closing this blog and making it private.

If you know me personally and would like an invite, just let me know and I'll add you to the list. 

But this blog will probably become very neglected with only occasional updates about the family for our memories.

This was a tough decision for me to make. I love to blog on here! And I especially love when I get emails, comments, etc. from YOU, my readers, telling me that my blog inspires you or makes you smile. Those words mean SOOOO much!

But I'm not leaving blogging completely, just leaving blogging as I currently know it.

As I've mentioned before, I love to write. It's my greatest passion. This past weekend I attended my first writers conference. It was one of the most amazing experiences I've ever had. And for that reason, I have decided to focus on my writing more intensely. This includes closing my personal blog.

But I started up a writing blog today. This will include updates on my writing, what I've learned, book reviews, and occasional updates on being a wife, mother, and DIYer. I'll also share thoughts about life and what not from time to time. So feel free to follow me there! Plus, then you'll be the first to know when I have a book that's going to be published (hopefully within the next couple of years!)

I'll miss this blog, but focusing on my future is what's important right now! Thanks for all your support and sweet comments! Keep them coming on my new blog!


I'll keep this blog open for about a week.


Check out my writing blog here!

Dream Weekend Wear

Friday: All Day/Night Writing Conference

Saturday Day: All Day Writing Conference

Saturday Night: Dinner Out with the Family

Sunday: Church

Trip of A Lifetime...Part Three

Day 7: Back to Buenos Aires

Sunday was an interesting day. We woke up and went to church. But church was different. Why? Because we were in Argentina. So it was in Spanish. And since I don't know {much} Spanish, I understood very, VERY little. 

Here's my analogy: You're in a room and the people in the room next to you are talking. You are able to catch a word here and there, but not enough to create meaning. You keep trying to understand, but finally are so annoyed with your lack of comprehension that you try to zone them out in frustration. Yup. Not fun. But it was cool, nonetheless. And we met some very friendly people!

The rest of the day we just hung out at the house and continued to catch up on missed sleep. We were exhausted by this point.

Day 8: Buenos Aires

On Monday we did another one of my favorite activities: visited the cemetery. Now, I know what you are thinking: "A cemetery? Really? That's just weird. What's so great about that?" That's exactly what I was thinking on our drive over. But once we arrived, I completely understood. This place was AMAZING! 

There were hundreds of gorgeous mausoleums all over the place, scrunched together making rows and columns. It's frankly a great place for a horror movie. I can't imagine being trapped there in the pitch black all alone. FREAKY! 

I think someone was trying to break out...

But it was sooooo pretty! There were a ton of tourists and I could have stayed there all day just walking up and down the aisles taking it all in. It's another Argentine must see, in my opinion.

Yes, that's a cat. A real one. Sleeping amongst the dead.

Day 9: Buenos Aires and plane

Tuesday was our last day in Argentina. First, we walked to the town near my in-laws house. We had lunch at a cute little sandwich and smoothie shop. Then we headed home, packed up, said our goodbyes, and headed for the airport. We were on an overnight flight and wouldn't get home until noon Arizona time on Wednesday. 

I've determined something: I hate flights--especially long ones. And even more so long flights where the whole time all I can do is count down the hours, minutes, seconds until I get to see my baby again. Ah! Leaving behind your kid is really tough. It's nice for a few days, moments free of worrying about attending to their every need {and being able to sleep in!}, but after that...it's just tough!

Trip of A Lifetime...Part Two

Day 3: Calafate

On Wednesday we boarded a plane for the 3 hour flight down to Calafate. It's more toward the southern tip of Argentina. We loved this city! It was so cute! There were lots of fun shops and unique places to eat. Our hotel was very nice and had a fancy restaurant to eat at. It just had this fun, small town feel to it. And the weather was absolutely gorgeous! Remember, it's currently summer in Argentina. Buenos Aires = hot and humid. Calafate = light sweater weather at night, short sleeves in the day. BEAUTIFUL! I could have stayed there forever. It was amazing!

Day 4: Calafate

Thursday brought one of my favorite Argentine adventures--the glacier! 

This thing is MASSIVE! And absolutely beautiful! It was overcast that day and I was so grateful because it made for some truly amazing pictures!

First we walked down as close as you can get to the glacier. After that, we took a boat to get an even better view. I don't know if I've ever seen something so stunning. If you ever go to Argentina, please PLEASE visit this thing!

Day 5: Ushuaia 

After the glacier, we hopped on another one hour flight to Ushuaia--the southernmost city in the world! On Friday we went on a boat ride. First we saw these birds that look like penguins, but they aren't. 

Then we saw otters.  

Next we passed a cool lighthouse. 

And FINALLY...we saw penguins! A whole lot of penguins. 

I, if you haven't noticed, am obsessed with penguins. I think they are the cutest animals EVER! I seriously considered getting an ice chest, stealing a penguin, and taking it home to live with me. If Mr. Popper can live with penguins, why not me? But, alas, Jess wasn't sure it was the greatest idea i've ever had. I'm still not convinced it wasn't.

(Which of these is not like the other ones? If you spot him, there were only two of this type of penguin on the island. I think someone got lost...)

Day 6: Ushuaia

The end of the world day! Not really, but we did take a train to the end of the world! The Argentine prison used to be located here because it was so far south. 

We also took a ski lift ride for some gorgeous views and walked around at the top!

Part three coming shortly.