The Stevenson Ohana

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

Seven Hanging Valleys Trail Hike

November 2nd, 2024- This hike was at the very top of our Algarve bucket list from the early stages of the trip planning, so we chose to stay close in Carvoeiro to be able to get to the trailhead early in the morning. The hike did not disappoint. We loved the clear morning blue skies, the empty trails we had all to ourselves for the first little while, the stunning views of the cliffs and beaches and of course the endless games of 20 questions, I spy and other word games to keep the littles entertained/distracted. Definitely one for the memory books.

Took the 'exciting' way down to the beach. with some impromptu rock climbing.

Our 'home' beach of Carvoeiro.

Crazy to think how many kids have gone through this backpack. Oh the places you'll go.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

December part 1

Dec 2024: I really love this blog, it’s so fun to look back at all the memories and see how the kids have grown over the years. I hate being so behind and then only blogging the trips and missing the every day memories. So trying to catch up and start the year fresh. But also want to share some daily happenings and happy times during these cold semi-mundane dark December days.

Lucy requesting a bowl and blueberries in her bath, she makes me laugh everyday.

My new ski vintage ski suit!! I tried it on, and then Lucy wanted too. It just drowned her.

Lucy has been a cat a lot of these days, when I put on makeup she request a little cat face. The other day she did it herself right before church and it was so cute and funny. It took me by surprise when I saw her and scared her and she got upset. Then when I put on my makeup the next day I didn't realize there was black all over my eyeshadow brush and gave myself a nice looking black eye. Not sure if this is making sense. But good times with kitty Lucy.

One thing I'm proud of myself, I taught myself to embroider this year and made a few things!! Including THIS KIT that is sold at desert book now with the new 2025 youth theme!

I hosted a little craft night with some friends/birthday party and farewell party. It was really fun and we stayed up crafting and chatting to almost midnight.