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My 2025 goals

Posted on January 2, 2025 by mlenoach
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I had so much fun with my Summer bingo card last year that I made one for my goals this year. Let the games begin!

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New Year Wishes

Posted on January 1, 2025 by mlenoach
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2024 Reflection Part 4

Posted on December 31, 2024 by mlenoach
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In October, we went on another cruise around the Caribbean for my birthday.
In November, I was named one of the New York Junior League’s Outstanding Volunteers.

In December, my baby girl turned 4!

Overall, it was a great year, and I look forward to what 2025 will bring!

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2024 Reflection Part 3

Posted on December 31, 2024 by mlenoach
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In July, we enjoyed our family beach house in Long Island.
In August, we took a family trip to St. Thomas with my husband’s family.
In September, I took advantage of 2-for-1 Broadway deals and saw two shows, Six and The Great Gatsby.
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2024 Reflection Part 2

Posted on December 31, 2024 by mlenoach
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In April, we went to the Poconos to enjoy the solar eclipse.
In May, I helped plan a tour in Sotheby’s.
In June, we celebrated our Wedding Anniversary at the Great Wolf Lodge in PA.
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2024 Reflection Part 1

Posted on December 31, 2024 by mlenoach
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What a year! Looking back there were so many great moments.

In January, my daughter and I made cards for seniors in honor of MLK Jr. Day.
February, I went on a 1O day cruise to PR, DR, Tortola, and St. Thomas with my family.
In March, we celebrated my Mom’s 80th Bday
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Last minute donations

Posted on December 31, 2024 by mlenoach
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If you have the means, please consider donating to your favorite charity or organization before the start of the new year.

I’m donating to the Queens Botanical Garden, The MET, and The NY Historical Society today.

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Special moments this holiday season Part 4

Posted on December 30, 2024 by mlenoach
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Maxine was truly blessed this Christmas and received many amazing gifts, including many crafts. Seeing her (and my husband for some) putting everything together pulled on my heartstrings.

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Special moments this holiday season Part 3

Posted on December 30, 2024 by mlenoach
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day was spent with family.

I cooked meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and veggies on Christmas Eve.
Gifts!
Maxi got makeup as one of her gifts.
Cookie making on Christmas Day
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Special moments this holiday season Part 2

Posted on December 29, 2024 by mlenoach
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This year, I didn’t get a chance to decorate and go out as much as I wanted, but I still tried to be festive.

Got my holiday cards out!
Missed out on a big tree but got a small one last minute
Always put the cards I received up.
Captured the spirit of the holidays .
Posted in Creativity, Familia, Holidays | Tagged Chrismas Decorations, family time, Holidays | Leave a reply

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