My favorite memories from 2018...

2018 was a great year! Here are my highlights from the past twelve months…

Our 12th anniversary dinner! I battled against this steak… and lost. :)

Our 12th anniversary dinner! I battled against this steak… and lost. :)

Antics on Duval Street: Alessandra Torre and sister

Antics on Duval Street: Alessandra Torre and sister

One of the most stressful 18 hours of my life was when we lost JJ. Thankfully, he found his way home at 3am!

One of the most stressful 18 hours of my life was when we lost JJ. Thankfully, he found his way home at 3am!

This year we bought our dream home, and traded our beach for an island! This is my new writing view.

This year we bought our dream home, and traded our beach for an island! This is my new writing view.

Pajama Life

Pajama Life

Alessandra Torre husband and son - my constant entertainment source

Alessandra Torre husband and son - my constant entertainment source

My husband. He’s only getting hotter with age. I can’t wait till he hits 80. #silverfox

My husband. He’s only getting hotter with age. I can’t wait till he hits 80. #silverfox

I traded in my car fo a Jeep! I’m loving the Jeep life!

I traded in my car fo a Jeep! I’m loving the Jeep life!

Dinners with us are typically a solemn affair… also, having a teenager? Constant opportunities for embarrassing them. (score!)

Dinners with us are typically a solemn affair… also, having a teenager? Constant opportunities for embarrassing them. (score!)

Bella and I on the White Street Pier in Key West

Bella and I on the White Street Pier in Key West

The drink was nasty, but it looked pretty! We enjoyed the summer in Key West.

The drink was nasty, but it looked pretty! We enjoyed the summer in Key West.

At least twice a week, we try to get out on the water. My goal for next year - to get scuba certified!

At least twice a week, we try to get out on the water. My goal for next year - to get scuba certified!

One of my favorite things about Key West is its festive residents. I had to seriously step up my wardrobe choices and was able to go FULL XMAS mode all the time!

One of my favorite things about Key West is its festive residents. I had to seriously step up my wardrobe choices and was able to go FULL XMAS mode all the time!