We went sailing!

The universe is conspiring. After spending years talking about quitting our jobs, selling all of our possessions, buying a catamaran sailboat (specifically a Lagoon 380, 410 or 420) and taking off on an around-the-world trip, this summer sealed the deal. We went sailing. To be honest, I wasn’t sure how it would feel to sail […]

Progress and Goals

With a new year, I think most people take stock of their lives and ask themselves… where are we now? where did we expect to be? what is on the horizon? We are just like everyone else!  And so, I present Around ‘n Circles’ progress report and 2013 goals.

Our Next Big Thing!

When Matt originally told me about his dream of sailing around the world, with our kids, I was seriously skeptical. I mean, who does that? Who quits their job, sells their possessions, homeschools their kids, and sails around the world? And so, he started sharing blogs with me… Family after family after family after family… […]

Boat Shopping in Fort Lauderdale

We spent a short weekend in Miami this past weekend… I had a work event, and we got cheap flights for Matt and the boys, so we took advantage and headed to the beach.  We were happy that Hurricane Sandy moved out of the area as we arrived… so other than some really strong wind, […]

What’s up!!

It has been more than a month since I last blogged. Life has decided to take over. I coach both boys soccer teams (head coach for one, asst coach for the other.) We have soccer practice four times/week between the two teams. And two games every Saturday morning. In addition to soccer and my full-time […]