Merry Christmas from the Dixon Household!

And right here we are- my remaining weblog publish of 2024! As this yr begins to wrap up and I discover myself wanting ahead to household time and a few relaxation, I’m additionally considering of you. I’m humbled by what number of of you could have been studying right here for years upon years.

I began this weblog in 2010 and someway I’m nonetheless right here writing virtually 15 years later. A few of you could have recognized me longer than lots of my in-person pals and have continued to help and look after my household by ups, downs, and life adjustments. That’s unbelievable to me, particularly in at present’s world of social media, algorithms, rising household calls for, and distractions. I understand how treasured 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 at present. The women helped bake cookies and make soups and chilis. I’ve been to the shop a pair occasions. I’ve stocked the visitor baths and double checked the menu and I feel 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 evening David and I sneaked in a date evening. We’ve completed this for a number of years and once 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 yr 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 inventive mini plates with most components being sourced from native farms. I would like to return when there may be higher pure gentle to seize all of the goodness! The chef is a James Beard semi-finalist and it shines by his dishes. Extremely advocate.

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As we settle into this time of yr of reflection and gratitude, I’m additionally considering so much about this area going into the brand new yr. 2024 was a giant yr for transitions, many who I needed to maintain underneath wraps as we discovered issues with David’s job, promoting, constructing, and many others. I’m now, for the primary time in a yr, starting to really feel clearheaded and settled.

That is opening up psychological area for issues like planning and I’ve a number of aspirations and hopes for 2025, lots of them centered in my house. I need to make this home a comfortable house. 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 check the waters and see if old fashioned running a blog can nonetheless be a factor in at present’s world of immediate 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 stuffed with individuals you like, pets you cherish, moments you relish in, and possibly a number of nice nights of sleep as you recharge and reset for an exquisite 2025. I can’t wait to meet up with you within the new yr! Merry Christmas <3