Alex Takes on Tennis

 Alex was back and forth all year if he would try Tennis this year. His middle school has a team but he hasn't played for a few years. He did one summer at the local tennis club and he liked it but didn't do it for another summer. 

Well, he is having a blast on his school's team. He has played a couple of other schools and he is winning some matches! He is even talking about going back to the tennis club for more experience. I am so glad he has found another thing that he likes to do, we can add this to band and video games. Tennis rounds out his extra curriculars nicely! His season is only the month of April so we are all looking forward to the city tournament at the end of the month. 

Grandma came up to watch us play and helped with the family puzzle!

March Goals

Progress was made towards the goals in March! It was a month of unpacking, settling into our new space and the world's longest spring break. With all of that I'm proud of the progress that was made. Everyday I just want to be a little bit better. We are starting to get sunny days and that helps my motivation too!    

Read 24 Books 4/24

Ok, I'm not freaking out about not finishing any books in March. The big reason is because I'm over halfway done with 3. So April could be a windfall. I say could, because yesterday I did treat myself to the Library book sale and my to be read pile grew by 5. LOL 

Run 650 Miles 110/650

I ran 50 miles in March. In race prep mode for the end of this month I did get long runs in. That is good but I'm not consistent with my work week runs yet. This is probably hurting my pace as I am still running intervals. I like intervals and I don't think I have to run without walking anytime soon. But even with my intervals I think I would be faster if I got some mid week runs in. 

Money Goals

Fund 3-6 month ER Fund- As of the end of March I am 88% of the way to my six month ER fund. Yay Tax refund! 

Pay off Car - Made my monthly car payment in March. I am hopeful that my house will sell at the end of April (It is under contract to close on the 24th). If that happens I will pay off my car with that sale and the rest will go towards the new house. I will be debt free except the mortgage! Fingers crossed everything goes smoothly to closing. 

UFOs (unfinished objects) that need Finished 

T-Shirt Quilt (have the shirts)

Alpaca Quilt (have the pattern) 

Placemats - In March I unpacked the sewing room. It is baby steps but I have to have my stuff out of boxes to be able to use it! 

Alex and Daryl Photo Books 2021, 2022, 2023

Now for a smattering of pictures I haven't posted elsewhere, you're welcome! 

Happy Birthday Lucas, now that you are 15 I will really have to think when I rattle off
all five of the kids' ages! 16, 15, 12, 12, 10

Batter up!

You need a drink before you go see Bob Dylan. You aren't going to understand him anyway!

Sewing room progress!

My best sushi date!

Checkers with grandma is the best!