Happy September everyone! It’s been a long long long time since I’ve made my way back to blogging. Instagram seems to have taken over my main social media port, but I know I need to up my blogging presence. I’m challenging myself to keep this site current and stay in the game. Because that is what it’s all about!

So many crazy things have happened in our world in the past months. We enjoyed our yearly vacation to Nuevo Vallarta in February/March 2020 and returned home to full blown Covid 19 quarantine for 2 weeks. The kids moved back home and everyone has been cohabitating for 5 months. The dynamics have changed us from empty nesters to a full blown full house family. More cooking and baking, laundry, and a driveway full of vehicles.

Nuevo Vallarta ☀️

Prior to leaving for Mexico we did a renovation of the kitchen and bathroom which has updated the house. New appliances, back splash, counter tops, sinks in both the kitchen and 1/2 bath… so happy with our choices and the help we got from our contractor, trades and suppliers. ✨✨✨

I’m hoping to expand more on the Reno on another post. The choices we made and why. It’s a big leap and we tried to made big statements with a lower budget. But as everyone knows with renovations, more ideas are swirling in my head so stay tuned. ☺️ We then decided to insulate and drywall, paint the garage. And moved in an extra fridge to save having to walk downstairs. It holds the extra beverages ie wine, beer and the stuff get from Costco in multiples. We then moved onto our partially enclosed back deck and added glass railings to combat the elements. Now we have a fantastic extra room that we (and the cats 😺😺)have spent the summer enjoying. And will continue to enjoy into the fall.

Outdoor enclosed back deck

Currently we are having one last summer getaway to our family cabin in Saskatchewan. The park is much quieter than when we vacation in July/August and the golf course less busy. I have spent time here for all 51 years of my life. Working, vacationing as a single, then married, then as a family and this summer our kids brought their partners along. The cabin had not been that full for a long time. The weather cooperated and we all had a great time!

I shall be back very soon… with new content. New recipes, new reads, and what I’ve been up too. Because everything keeps moving forward and I’m moving with it. Thanks for checking in with me. Keep watching my IG too!!! ❤️😊

@suzanneshomelife

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