Sat 28 Dec

Gave in to winter and booked our spring break vacation - through Costco. We will go to an all-inclusive in Punta Cana, a place I've wanted to check out for awhile. We will fly out of Madison on Mar 15 and return on Mar 20. Costco scheduled excellent flight times and the resort, Magestic Excellence, looks magnificent. The upgrade to the adults-only section with considerably more amenities, was a very small cost so we will be pampered. Michael and I went to Kohl's this morning and got his Christmas presents from Grandma. He is a very good shopper. I was able to get 20% off with my Kohl's card so he got a nice batch of new clothes for the money. Now Christmas is officially done. What a gorgeous day to hike Rib! We trundled up the hiking/snowshoe trails on the upward trek and breezed down the roadside path for the downward portion. The weather was mild and sunny and it was great! I much appreciated a nap upon return. Food: 6:45 am 57 g chocolate chip brioche, 1/2 grapefruit, 103 g blackberries, coffee 11:00 am 1/4 c cinnamon almonds 11:45 am 1/2 c noodles, sirloin tips, 3/4 c maple spiced squash 4:45 pm Cognac cordials Exercise: 1:25-3:30 pm Hiking Rib Mt