How is it April already? I also realized I haven’t done any monthly wrap up posts. I like to do these because it is a nice way to remember some highlights for each month. I have been having fun re-organizing my lists of things to do, into one main list. It dawned on me, I might have done a couple of the things but definitely need to get going on doing more.
JANUARY WRAP UP
Every new year’s day is pretty much the same thing. Breakfast at home (with a drink for National Bloody Mary Day), watching the Rose Bowl Parade. And then later that day, the Rose Bowl Game. Often we make a big batch of minestrone soup. I sometimes gather Christmas decorations into one spot of the house. This year I left them up for a little over a week.
Crab Feed fundraising season started this month, I volunteered at one and plan to volunteer/attend at a few more in the coming months. Went online to find a fun crab shirt to wear at each event.
FEBRUARY WRAP UP
I volunteered at a crab feed and the girl scout cookie pickup. The distribution and loading of cookie boxes into cars is amazing to see. They have these truck trailers all lined up, and a wrap around line for the cars. Some people come with uhaul vans. the cars just go along rows, stopping at each trailer to get the number of boxes for that particular cookie, and then drive on out.
The Active 20-30 Club had their midterm board meeting this month. It was held in Rohert Park, California. I went with some people for the meeting only and to get out of town for the weekend. We stayed at Oxford Suites hotel. I’d totally stay at any of those hotels. They had happy hour, the rooms were really nice, great full breakfast option. Went to the meeting, and then after went looking for a winery in the area. It was hard to narrow down one to try as there are like over 400 to choose from since it’s in the Napa/Sonoma/Russian River area. We ended up going to one were we knew from one of the owner’s being in the Active 20-30 club. It is called Williamson Wines and I highly recommend. We went to the tasting room in downtown Healdsburg for a wine and cheese pairing. Got a seat and our own pourer telling us about the wines and cheeses. Didn’t know they have a cheese club too and go around finding all kinds of cheeses to sell as wells as spices and wines. We watched videos of them cooking different dishes and really want to try making them sometime. You can find recipes on their website. I want to go back sometime. That was very much the highlight of the weekend.
I don’t often watch the Super Bowl Game. But if the 49ers are playing, it’s going to be on our TV. My mom loves to watch them. I did watch the last bit of the game since it was so close. I am happy it was the Kansas City Chiefs as I think they were the underdogs? And I love the unexpected.
There was lots of rainy days. But one of the breaks in the rain, I went out looking for bald eagles. There is a pair that has been making their nest in the same spot for several years, and have hatched lots of eggs. So my friend and I have been trying to see them when we go on walks in the area. Finally got to this time and it was so neat. I read they recently hatched 3 babies.
MARCH WRAP UP
I created a spring seasonal activity bingo card. I have done a few of them, and really should mark them off the card to see if I got a bingo. I usually just try for a blackout and do them all.
There have been a few warm days, but still a lot of cold ones. My mom and I flew out to Hawaii for a week. It was so nice being somewhere warm and just relax. We laid by the pool a few days. We were visiting my sister and celebrating her birthday. Did a paint and sip, not to bad with copying an artist’s painting. And then had dinner. Went to several of the places we usually go when there. And then went to check out a botanical garden. It was like allice in Wonderland Jurassic park edition. The vegetation was huge and so neat to see. There was a lot of orchids, and a more variety of ginger plants then I realized.
This month, I attended a crab feed. Instead of helping around, I helped eat the crab. I also dusted off my bike and got it tuned up to start riding again. It has been a few years.
And of course, I went hiking at least once every month.
APRIL PLANS
With Daylight Savings making it so there is more light to the day, it feels nice to get out after work. Before it was like, too dark, not going anywhere. Plus lots of fun events to go to on weekends. Food, wine, music, enjoying that sunshine before it feels too hot.
What’s something you are looking forward to doing in April?
I’m always open to suggestions for adding to my list of things to do.
Memorable Moments 