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things you've been missing




It's been a crazy amazing few months! I am thankful to tell you that Jonathan and I are settling into this new chapter of our lives very comfortably. Life gives us so many opportunities, it's scary to take them sometimes, but the risky ones are definitely worth it. We just got back online, so I will try to get back into the rhythm of things, slowly. I have to say it has felt a bit like vacation, not thinking about this space. Not taking pictures, writing, sharing. A part of me misses it, but a pretty big part also likes the feeling of invisibility. 
Any-hoo, here's a few of the things you've been missing, which I will try to share in more detail soon;


  • The Wedding: two of our best friends were married on Friday the 13th
    • there was planning, decorating, and shopping trips
    • bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners and a bridal shower
    • a whole array of last minute crises and disasters
    • amazing times had by all, tons of photos, food, dancing, and love
  • Our New Place: we found an adorable duplex in Salem
    • all the farm animals were rehomed successfully
    • midnight u-haul packing, and moving everything by ourselves
    • a housewarming cookout, lots of new puppy friends for Trilli
  • New York City: we had the adventure of a lifetime and the city stole my heart
    • the six of us (our usual crew) rented a van and drove to Jersey
    • caught a crowded train into Manhattan and checked into a luxury hotel
    • saw The Slackers on a cruise ship while sight seeing all of NYC
    • spent a day exploring Times Square, Central Park, and Midtown
    • it was absolutely the most amazing trip of my whole life

I can't wait to share more about all of these adventures, plus things to come. We are now finishing up the planning for my sister, Amy's wedding in October, which will bring lots of new things to write about. It was a nice break, but it feels good to be writing again. Fall is creeping into the air, and I am curled in our comfy chair with a cup of hot coffee and a blanket, and things feel just perfect. Goodnight friends :)

Until next time,
Angela Kelly





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