Sunday, December 31, 2017

Year of Change


This past year has been one of changes.  As I write my one and only blog post for 2017 it causes me to reflect on all that has taken place this past year.  My mantra for 2017 was...

"Life is about change, embracing life means to welcome change"

2017 was a year full of changes and a time for us to embrace what life gives us.  Here are just a few the changes we embraced!

Elk Ridge Utah
Moved from Thailand back to our native United States having lived in Asia for almost eight years.
Packing boxes in Thailand



Completed the building of our new home in Elk Ridge Utah and MOVED in!




               
New Home
Unpacking the Kitchen


Traveled to Australia for the first time and enjoyed some time DOWN-UNDER.

 


 Road Trip to Seattle TWICE, once for some fun cabin time on Whidbey Island.




Birth of grandchild #5, Olivia Leigh Gailey.

Eye Surgery - Twice - getting older stinks

Having new adventures Bike Riding - no geckos or lizards here.




Road Trip to DALLAS - there is nothing between Dallas and the Grand Canyon.

                             





First Real FAMILY Christmas in SIX years.

Luminaria
                       

          
First Snowmen or Snowboys
Table is Set

John is cooking Beef Wellington!

Nativity


My Mantra was indeed perfect for 2017 and farewell to a busy and ever changing year.  Looking for forward to what 2018 has in store for me.