2015: favorite quotes

 While reflecting on this year, realized I’m not quite sure what to say. A frank summary of challenges and tragic loss would be honest, but it overlooks the true joys and amazing new experiences the year brought. As it’s all part of the year, the makeup of 2015, and mostly all documented elsewhere in this

.5 holiday break

Halfway through a verrrry relaxing winter break and want to remember these comforting moments.  This break feels like a real pause. No major travel, no quick weekend trip, but a nice chunk of time to be with family and wrap up in holiday warmth. Feeling so very grateful for this break and time to rest.

Christmas break! Christmas break!

Hello, holidays :)    Via T&L On the train to Stockton to start winter break. Have that last day of school-no-parents-no-rules sense of excitement. On vacation until January 4 and so excited for 10 days of reading, family time, and relaxing at home. It’s been a quiet but sweet start Christmas.  Last weekend, was supposed to drive