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Happy New Year

I'm totally exhausted coming into the new year, but feeling very blessed and thankful.

Maybe I'm finally coming down from a five month high.  Whatever it is, it feels right and I'm excited for the year ahead.



Late last week, Kevin decided we needed to get away for New Years weekend.

So here we were Friday morning, browsing online for cabins.  Around 10am he found a great place on the Hood Canal, and by 2pm we were packed and ready to get out of Dodge.


Spending the weekend with family was perfectly relaxing; a great way to reflect on the blessings of 2011 and ponder the year ahead with great anticipation.

Highlights from the weekend include gathering oysters from the beach, kayaking, a hike in the Olympics, lots of good food, fireworks, hot tub happy hours, and best of all: family.

Abigail was up with the sun Saturday morning, ready to go out with a bang.
She didn't however make it to midnight  ;)

Papa getting ready to head out to sea!


Mamie and Abigail watching the boys from the deck

Olympic National forest

Mike and Kirk

Shucking oysters 


Letting off fireworks at midnight.


2011 brought us unimaginable blessings.  It's been a year full of life, love, and growth-- the best yet.

So here's to an amazing 2012: may it overflow with laughter, love, good health, and prosperity for all!


Happy New Year

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