November highlights our memorable moments for the month of behind-the-scenes joyful celebrations, meaningful tattoos, and a delightful Thanksgiving dinner.

November Highlights And Memorable Moments

As we head into the holiday season, we’d like to share some November highlights and behind-the-scenes most memorable moments as we prepare for a joyful holiday season. 

We decided to share this each month, as quite a bit goes on behind the scenes when we’re not traveling.

The month of November was a month filled with unforgettable moments and joyful celebrations. Our November highlights were remarkable, from birthday festivities to getting inked with meaningful tattoos at our favorite tattoo shop.

And, of course, how can we forget the delightful Thanksgiving dinner, where laughter and gratitude filled the air?

I was also trying to catch up from our busy October trip to Disneyland and Coronado Island.

November Highlights Memorable Moments Of Birthday Celebrations

As we age, our daily lives can sometimes feel mundane when not traveling. There’s always that same routine, whether it’s work, tending to the farm, or taking care of household duties.

A few months ago, before we started this travel blog, I decided to scale back on sharing these moments on social media. I was getting my bearings on what I truly wanted to share.

Now, reaching a point where we want to enjoy every moment, life doesn’t seem as mundane as I thought. November brings about a special occasion for both Illya and my birthday celebrations. We are now both in our early 50s. Yikes, I cannot believe I just said that. 

This year, my birthday fell on a workday, and I found contentment in celebrating at home with a delightful dinner, surrounded by lovely gifts of flowers, candles, chocolates, and, of course, my family.

Illya’s birthday typically coincides with Thanksgiving, but it fell on a Saturday this year. We took him out for dinner at our beloved Maria’s Mexican restaurant in Grass Valley. 

That evening, we were treated to the enchanting sounds of live music while indulging in delicious food and various holiday festive drinks. It was an enjoyable evening overall.

A Memorable Moment Birthday Getaway

Our most recent couple’s trip to Disneyland and Coronado Island in October was taken to celebrate our upcoming birthdays. We typically do this every year, choosing a weekend or week to get away and celebrate. 

Because our birthdays are so close to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, October seems like the perfect time to do this.

Getting Inked At Our Favorite Tattoo Shop

Back in May, for Mother’s Day, our daughter Sierra gifted me with a future visit to my favorite tattoo shop, Syndicate, for a unique mother-and-daughter tattoo. We aimed to honor our Romanian heritage, so we decided on the Peony, Romania’s national flower.

Together, we had a beautiful collection of peonies inked onto our skin. Additionally, I chose to include the words “Te iubesc foarte mult” in my tattoo, which holds deep meaning as my grandmother frequently spoke it during my childhood. Its translation in English is “I love you very much.” Conversely, Sierra opted for “Te iubesc oriunde te-ai afla,” which translates to “I love you wherever you are.” 

My tattoo artist Jesse, who I discovered has a family heritage in Transylvania, is a fantastic artist. He previously did my memorial tattoo and my Romanian gypsy tattoo with a vampirish style, and I love it! 

This extraordinary Mother’s Day gift has made us regulars at the tattoo shop; when we’re not getting pierced, we’re getting tattooed. We’ve returned a few times in November to complete some outstanding tattoo pieces. The whole tribe at Syndicate is a fantastic group of talented artists.

November Highlights Thanksgiving Blessings And Gratitude

For years, on Thanksgiving, we always traveled to see family. It was always a bit stressful, whether making the long drive in the snow over Donner Summit in Truckee or constantly checking the weather report for road conditions.

However, this Thanksgiving was different. It was just us, and no traveling was required. It was a nice change of pace to have my father-in-law join us for a relaxed celebration of family and good food.

Thanksgiving has always indeed been one of my favorite holidays. It’s a time to gather loved ones and enjoy a slow-cooked feast, appreciating this day’s love, joy, and togetherness.

Most of the previous year’s memorable moments, I only take a few photographs when I am busy cooking. The last time I took a picture was this Thanksgiving in 2016.

November Highlights and Memorable Moments- In Summary

November was a whirlwind of unforgettable moments and joyous celebrations. From delightful birthday festivities to meaningful tattoos inked on our skin, it was a month filled with love, laughter, and gratitude.

And let’s not forget the delightful Thanksgiving dinner, filled with laughter and the aroma of delicious food.

As we bid farewell to November, we eagerly await the upcoming holiday season, ready to make it unforgettable. Join us on our next adventure, and we invite you to stay tuned for more exciting updates!

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