Books I Read in 2023

It was quite a full year with us moving to Asia, but I still was able to get some books read; which always makes my heart happy. This year my reading list was lighter than normal. I found myself longing for super simple easy to read books hence the young adult or children’s books on my list. I still longed to read but my mind was crammed with the moving preparations. I didn’t have the mental space for complicated reading but still found great pleasure in the below books.

I’d love to hear if you read any of the ones on my list.

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Family Valentine Card 2024

Postcard from the Philippines. Family of Four with tropical plants around.

Sending lots of love from the Philippines! I never have enough time during the holidays to send out Christmas cards so I send them at Valentine’s day. If you’re interested in viewing past years: Valentine Card 2023, Valentine Card 2022, and here they are from the beginning.

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Easy Landscaping: Nashville Yard Tour

Oakleaf Hydrangea

We love spending time in our yard. I also love flowers. It’s been almost 5 years that we’ve been working to create a beautiful space full of perennials. A yard that requires very little upkeep and that would bring us blooms for as much of the year as possible. Here are things that have worked for us in middle Tennessee.

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