Winter Bucket list

 In honor of the first day of winter I thought I'd share my winter bucket list. We have big plans for the season but I'm honestly not sure how it will go.  We've had a very stressful and unpredictable end to our fall that has really brought home to me just how much is out of our control... but I am still going to to plan (and hope!) for the best.   So here it goes... 


1. Celebrate Christmas with the family

2. Have the best time in the Caribbean with my husband on our cruise!


3. Try to get out snowshoeing a time or two

4. Put together a new puzzle or two


5. Read some books by the fire or the woodstove (or the pool on the ship!)

6. Celebrate Alec's 18th birthday!


7. Repaint the 1/2 bath

8. Try at least 2 new cardmaking techniques



9. Start a new book challenge with the New Year

10. Throw a fabulous 70th birthday party for my mom


Linking up with: Thinking Out Loud, Spread the Kindness, 





Comments

  1. HollyDecember 21, 2023 at 8:29 AM

    I know you are going to have the BEST time on your cruise and I can't wait to see all of your pictures and read all about it! Yeah!

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  2. LyssyDecember 21, 2023 at 12:09 PM

    Sounds like a great list! That cruise is right around the corner, so exciting!!

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    1. Joanne December 21, 2023 at 4:39 PM

      Thank you! Keeping my fingers crossed that we actually get to go!

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  3. Melynda@Scratch Made Food!December 21, 2023 at 1:32 PM

    Great list!

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  4. Jodie's Touch of StyleDecember 21, 2023 at 2:03 PM

    I can't wait to hear about the birthday party,
    XOOX
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne December 21, 2023 at 4:40 PM

      It's pretty last minute.. but I think we'll throw a pretty good party for her that she'll like.

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  5. TomDecember 21, 2023 at 4:37 PM

    ...Joanne, you have an exciting bucket list. I hope you are able to accomplish everything! Merry Christmas. ☃️ 🎄 ❄️ 🎅🏼

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  6. GinaDecember 21, 2023 at 7:42 PM

    All of these ideas sound great and I am on-board now with making out my own bucket lists!

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  7. Jennifer GoodwinDecember 21, 2023 at 8:08 PM

    I hope you're able to accomplish all of this and more, my friend. I'm so sorry to read that the end of your year took a difficult turn. I know how that feels and I can totally sympathize! I am so thankful for your friendship and encouragement through this wonderful world of blogging. Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family, my friend!

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  8. MarshaDecember 21, 2023 at 11:51 PM

    I hope everyone is OK, Joanne! Your cruise sounds refreshing and a wonderful way to start a new year.

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne December 22, 2023 at 5:40 AM

      My mother in law has been in and out of the hospital this past week and they can't figure out what is wrong so it's been pretty stressful; also we were without power for several days which just added on stress. But I do wake up each day with hope and feel like with everything they rule out that it is not with all these tests we have GOT to be one step closer to figuring out what it IS.

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  9. Kim CarberryDecember 22, 2023 at 2:51 PM

    I hope you have a wonderful winter and Christmas!
    I am so jealous about your trip to the Caribbean, I could do with some sunshine and blue skies!

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  10. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJanuary 5, 2024 at 9:09 AM

    I'm so sorry that you had a tough end to the last season. I hope that your winter season is much better! I've been thinking about your MIL ever since you told me about her. I hope they have found answers/get answers soon. And I hope you and your husband have a wonderful trip to the Caribbean! It will be nice to get away!

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    1. Joanne January 5, 2024 at 9:35 AM

      She just came home on Wednesday and so far she seems to be feeling much, much better. They believe she developed a bacterial infection in her abdomen from a leak in her intestines.

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  11. NatashaJanuary 6, 2024 at 9:48 PM

    I hope your Winter is such that you are able to do all the things you want to do on this list -- including your cruise!

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