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an archived personal and craft blog from Elise Blaha Cripe.

see you in a week!

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We are headed out on our first big family vacation and the first week long break I've taken from the blog since our honeymoon in 2010. To say I've been looking forward to this would be like saying Ron Swanson is amazing (a gross understatement). Paul and I have spent the spring talking about what's most important to our family and the answer always circles back to time. More time together. That's really the only goal. That's the goal right now when our jobs feel all consuming and insane and that's the goal eight years from now when we will be in the position to make real decisions about career paths and ladder climbing.

Time. What a gift. I'm so looking forward to soaking it up. I'll be back here 5/11 and in the meantime I'll be overgramming palm trees, tropical drinks, maxi dresses and Ellerie's first Hawaiian adventure.

Cheers and happy May!

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29 responses to “see you in a week!”

  1. Natanya Avatar
    Natanya

    Have a wonderful vacation! So happy you’re taking the time. We’ll see you on the other side!

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  2. Leah Noble Avatar
    Leah Noble

    Oh my gosh, have SOO much fun! 🙂 You inspire me so much to take time with my partner, to be more human and less robotic… so, thank you! Enjoy!!

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  3. MK Avatar
    MK

    Enjoy! Hawaii is pure heaven. I have traveled and loved and always wanted to come home. But Hawaii (Maui). I could have just stayed.

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  4. Christine K Avatar
    Christine K

    We were stationed in Hawaii for 4 years and I feel like it’s my second home. Have a wonderful trip and soak up all that together time.

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  5. JC Avatar
    JC

    Ron Swanson is the man we should all aspire to be.
    Have so much fun!!!!

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  6. Michelle Avatar
    Michelle

    Enjoy!!!!!

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  7. Mickie Avatar
    Mickie

    Have Fun! 🙂

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  8. Sandra B. Avatar
    Sandra B.

    That palm bark reminds me of your dining room table, around which you also enjoy being together. Thanks for the constant inspiration and have a fantastic vacation.

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  9. Robin G Avatar
    Robin G

    Have a fantastic vacation with your family!

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  10. Grace Nixon Peterson Avatar
    Grace Nixon Peterson

    You are SO very deserving of a break, Elise! Have a fantastic time, I will definitely be following your adventures over on Instagram!

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  11. Marina Avatar
    Marina

    Have a wonderful vacation! Hawaii hooks you after your visit and is wonderful for kids.

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  12. Hanna Avatar
    Hanna

    Have so much fun on your trip and soak up all that together time to fuel you!

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  13. Hannah Avatar
    Hannah

    SO glad you’re taking a break. Well-deserved.

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  14. Becca Groves Avatar
    Becca Groves

    So, so happy for you! Soak up the beauty of that place and enjoy your family! Joyfully, Becca

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  15. tara Avatar
    tara

    Hooray for more time and family vacations! Have a wonderful time!

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  16. Kerrie Avatar
    Kerrie

    Have SO MUCH FUN Elise! We’ll miss you over here, but I look forward to stalking….er following….your Instagram!

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  17. Anna Avatar
    Anna

    Have a wonderful vacation and enjoy your time off!

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  18. Laura Hager Avatar
    Laura Hager

    I hope you have an amazing vacation with your family! Can’t wait to see the photos when you return!
    Laura
    http://laurahager.blogspot.com

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  19. Raquel Avatar
    Raquel

    Have a great vacation Elise! I will miss reading your blog even if it’s just a week 🙂

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  20. Karen Avatar
    Karen

    Have a wonderful… relaxing… beautiful… WELL deserved break !!! I appreciate all the things you do… see you in a week ☀️🍍✈️👙👡♥️ 🙂

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    Suzanne

    Have a wonderful time! I totally get how you feel! I’m getting a much needed week on vacation and in San Diego soon! Work gets all consuming way to easily! Cheers!

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    imperfectly natural mama

    Have a great holiday, you deserve it x

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  23. Julie Avatar
    Julie

    Good for you! I think it’s great that you’ve built in a blogging break!

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  24. Rebekah Hanna-Lozano Avatar
    Rebekah Hanna-Lozano

    TIME. That is the reason I quit my job at the end of March to take care of our 8 month old daughter, Emery. We wanted to be able to spend more time together as a family (my husband gets off at 2:30pm every day, and I was working until 6:00pm every day). I hope you have a wonderful vacation! And I hope you don’t read this comment until you get back. 😉

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  25. Caroline Avatar
    Caroline

    Hi Elise! I hope you are enjoying your holidays!
    You are only away for a week, but I already miss reading your blog… And I think I`m not the only one!
    LOVE your blog

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  26. lisa valinsky Avatar
    lisa valinsky

    Hope you are enjoying Hawaii. Missing your daily posts but we’ll see you in a week! Happy sunshine days, ocean waves, and tropical fruit.

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  27. Victoria Avatar
    Victoria

    So happy you are taking a vacation, it really is the best for you and your family. But I miss your daily posts! Enjoy.

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  28. Kelly Jean Avatar
    Kelly Jean

    Have tons of fun! Hope you create some great memories!

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  29. SarahAbby Avatar
    SarahAbby

    Elise!!! I miss you 🙂

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