I n 2023, many wonderful things happened, along with some growth and few setbacks. Despite challenges, we grew closer and loved each other more deeply. I began this blog since 2019 with the intention of capturing the happy moments shared by my family - our homeschooling experiences, outings, and everything in between. However, amidst the demand of family life, I struggled to maintain consistency. H ere are few photos I managed to retrieve from my phone, although I lost many due to a broken device. Nevertheless, 2023 was a significant year for me. I set two major goals: to complete my first half-marathon (13 miles) and full marathon (26.2), and to attend the temple for the 5:30am session on Tuesday at least once a month. Remarkably, I achieved both goals. J ust to clarify: I've never been much of a runner. My only experience with running has been chasing my kids around the parks. LoL!! (the best kind of running) Venturing into the world of running was entirely new to m...