Happy New Year! We left the day after Christmas and drove 16 hours straight (with a two year old) to celebrate a late Christmas with my husband’s family in St Louis. Along with spending time with family, we breathed in the refreshing (and frigid) Missouri air and were thankful for the warmer weather we experience in Florida. We stayed at my in-laws house along with lots of cousins, aunts and uncles. And germs. Almost everyone got sick. I got it the worst. I have never been so sick in my life. You know you are sick when you ask your husband to come check on you to make sure you haven’t passed out. 🙁 I’m feeling a lot better now and am thankful that Asher and hubby didn’t get too sick. Yesterday we packed up and drove another 16 hours to return home. I had to have hubby pull over about 30 minutes into our car trip. He wisely recommended I take some Dramamine and thank God that the Dramamine kicked in quick and settled my stomach and allowed us to drive home without my getting sick during the drive. Sleeping in my own bed last night was wonderful. There is nothing better than being home when you are sick!
I know I say this every year, but I wanted to take a moment to tell you how thankful I am that you are in my life! I love my Addicted to Saving family. I’m excited to see where 2015 takes all of us. I know that while some of us may have had an amazing year in 2014, others of us had a year filled with grief, sadness, disappointment and hardship. I hope that 2015 brings all of us true joy and contentment.
On a side note, we’ve been out of town visiting my in-laws and just returned home! You may have noticed that the deals, coupons and freebies slowed a bit since Christmas. We’ll be picking things up again and business will go on as usual. 🙂
I had to share this picture I posted on Instagram. How cute is Asher? 🙂 This is him during our road trip. Carrying his very important UPS truck.
Thanks for coming to Addicted to Saving! Here’s a little bit about me so you can know who’s behind all these posts!
My name is Liza and I began my money-saving journey in the Spring of 2009 as a way to stretch a limited household income. I had lost my job and my hubby was self-employed. I launched Addicted to Saving in November of 2009 and it has grown by leaps and bounds. Since then, my hubby and I have struggled with the ups and downs of two failed adoptions and are now LOVING being parents to our little man Asher who we brought home from Ethiopia in August of 2013. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to help you save money. My goal is that you will have FUN and become empowered to save more and more money each week..
Happy New Year! We were heading home from St. Louis as you were heading there!
Happy New Year Kelly! I hope you had a safe trip!
Happy New Year and I am glad you are home and feeling better. Asher is growing so fast!. Thanks for all the deals, you are most appreciated.
Happy New Year Sandra! Asher is growing so so fast! I wish time would slow down 🙂 Have a great year!
Happy new Year Liza to you and your family! I cannot believe how big Asher is getting! And so adorable. Am glad you are feeling better and just wanted to say I am thankful for you and your family and this great blog you work so hard on. Thank you