As much as I LOVE decorating for Christmas, I think I may get just as much of a thrill taking it all down. Something magical happens when all the Christmas sparklies are brought in from the garage, but when they're put back...KABAAMMM!!! It's like my house is instantly doubled in size. There's no other feeling like it. I've spent the last couple of days cleaning, putting away, and it's actually been fun. And then I got to redecorate because I can never remember how I had everything anyway. Today I think I'll just sit between loads of vacation laundry. Maybe watch Emma. I could watch the last 10 minutes over and over again. If I remain silent it is only because I fear waking from this dream... ohhhhh!! I love, love, LOVE it! Thanks Reas, for getting me a mushy movie.


We took a fun trip to California to visit family for New Year's and had a great time eating, laughing, eating, watching movies, eating, shopping, eating, playing games, eating. Has anyone played Pictionary Man? It's got to be one of the dumbest games ever, but you'll never laugh so hard! That game, combined with a plate of fudge and an endless supply of Manzanita soda and the night is set. Apparently I was too busy eating to think about taking pictures because I have like 3 pictures from the whole 4 days. So here's one of them. We got to see my cousin, Leslie's new baby, Isaac William. He's seriously one of the cutest little guys I've ever seen. Look at these lips!