tales from a far-land

Last March, our lives changed.  Our nation changed.  The world changed.  And although we all experienced the pandemic, we all did so differently.  We all have varying  collections of fabric masks.  Some left our homes more than others.  Gatherings with friends and family may or may not have been limited.  We might have had to adapt to working and/or learning from home.  Some lost their jobs while others flourished.  Vacations were cancelled or modified.  We've had to grapple with the  debate over where the perfect balance lies between safety and fear.  We watched how our country's democracy struggled to work through inequities, divisiveness and misinformation. And yet, we have persevered and the days are getting brighter.  Case counts and deaths are down and vaccinations rates are increasing.  Some of our pre-COVID routines are returning again.  Sports with spectators.  Proms.  Graduations.  F...

2020.  How do I describe it? Exhausting.  Chaotic.  Relentless.  Surreal.  A dumpster fire.  Transformative.  Unprecedented.  Soul searching.  Lonely.  Overwhelming.  Quarantine.  Tumultuous.  Pandemic.  A monumental election.  A devisive county.  Civil unrest.  Masks.  Sports with no fans.  Political discord.  Toilet paper hoarding. And with all of that said, our family found it to be one of our best years yet.  There were so many blessings in 2020.   We connected with friends and family members in ways that we had not previously done.  We enjoyed Zoom happy hours, birthday parties, weddings, game nights and family reunions.  We connected with and befriended our neighbors.  We even created social bubbles so that we could connect with some family and friends in-person.  In a world full of social distancing, we still managed to feel connected and communal...

As I reflect on 2019, it was a year full of travel, family, friends, new adventures, great accomplishments, and saying goodbye.  We are so blessed and hope that 2020 bring even more incredible adventures and moments to our lives.  Here's to hoping and wishing ....

As a new year starts, I enjoy reflecting on the previous year.  2017 was an amazing year!  Our year was full of traveling, birthday celebrations, family gatherings, fun times with friends and some bucket list adventures.  Let's hope 2018 is just as incredible.  We are truly blessed and look forward to new year full of things that have never been.    

As we reflect back on 2016, it was a year of travel and adventures.  We journeyed to places afar filled with cultures different than our own.  We drove to visit family and friends.  We traveled to the beach for fun, sun and relaxation.  We visited Northern Arizona for cooler temperatures.  And we finally earned our Mouse Ears as a family.  We are so fortunate for the opportunities 2016 delivered to us. And we are excited to see what is in store for us in 2017.  Wishing everyone a new year rich with the blessings of love, joy, warmth and laughter.  Happy New Year!

As we begin a new year, I have taken a moment to reflect on 2015.  It was a year full of many, many activities, trips and time spent with family and friends.  We are so blessed that it was filled with mostly happy memories and happenings.  We are looking forward to what 2016 will bring ... 2015 Photo Memories

Welcome to the Farrell-Landers Family Blog! As many of you know, we are expecting our first "little" one at the end of this month, so we wanted to start a chronicle of our family adventures, stories and photos. Days fly by so fast and we wanted to be able to capture every moment it unfolds and share them with those that we love. Plus, it is a great way to scrapbook our life without the messy glue and hours of cutting. With that, we would like to share a photo montage we created of last year. 2009 was a very EVENTFUL one for us. It allowed us to experience many great travels and several new beginnings with those we love. So, please enjoy ...