Thankful

For a safe bus ride, plane ride and car ride up and down the Eastern seaboard to see my new baby twins (well, they are my sister's but I want them!), my big niece and nephew, my parents and mostly to see the joy on my childrens' faces as they were continually embraced by loving family. F A M I L Y. I am so grateful. I took a lot of photos on everyone else's camera so here are just two I took of my own. Being together is what it is all about!

Tucking In...

I am always thinking about "hygge", the cozy calm of our little nest... It hits me even more this time of year when we are tucking in for a long winter. We have been doing little things around the house to enjoy our last few moments here and try and feel cozy despite the chaos of vanishing toys and multiplying boxes... It works most days and when it doesn't, it helps to be thankful that we have a roof over our heads and a chance to make a new nest just as peaceful and wonderful by filling it with our unique voices and quiet joy.