The New Quests of The Turetzky Family

Well, remodeling an old house and finally moving into it can really be a time suck!  We moved into the place two months ago now, and I've been busy enjoying it here with the family and making it lovely. I have not yet photographed the house, but I'm pushing myself to get stuff up on the walls and do it...because I know that everyone wants some before and after pictures of the newly remodeled house! In the meantime, here's a few pictures from the last few weekends. First day of 1st grade! Jumping on the trampoline in 100 degree weather doesn't phase these kids. Wake boarding -- Darren's still got it! Climbing on Labor Day in 90+ degrees. We're back with the yoga pics! Labor Day weekend Arthur Blanton art museum at UT. "Don't touch, Walter!" Darren's mom working on a 5.10a...next time she'll get it! Ended our Labor Day at REI...looks like the kids want to take a backpacking trip. 

Which do you like better: dark brown or red brown? I'd been wearing my hair red-brown for the past 9 months and decided I wanted to go back to brunette. I was a little surprised when my hair turned out as dark as it did, but it's a fun change! Pictured left: me today Pictured right: me in October  P. S. This pictures are untouched and don't have any filters on them, so this should be about what it looks like in person :)

Beautiful weather and a hill country river gorge made for a perfect Sunday adventure. And this is what a Turetzky family picture looks like these days :o)

Last year my personal mantra was, "Let it Go." I was determined last year to live my mantra, and I'm proud to say I think I did it.  But, I didn't do it alone.  Last year was a turning point for me, and I'm so grateful that I had wonderful, supportive people helping me along the way. I started last year just feeling exhausted, burnt out, and at times downright depressed.  A whole lot of little things stacked up and led me to that dark place.  It wasn't until May that I asked for the help I so badly needed. Darren had a business trip in Utah in May and he took me and the kids with him so we could visit with his parents while he worked.  It was that trip that gave me a little break and a breather.  I just wanted Darren's mom to be around to help me out with the kids.  I really didn't feel very functional at this point.  I was dealing with frequent IBS and found it hard to do much more than go to yoga classes and make the meals.  I didn't fe...