Coming around

Moving here toward the end of a long hot summer, a summer including a drive across the desert in the heat of July, I was pretty bummed about arriving at a new home that did not come with a clear, refreshing change of the seasons. But I have to say I have been pleasantly surprised. You've read about our Fall experience. And I have to say that it has definitely been Winter-ish here. All our shorts are put away. I'm no longer wearing my sandals. Our "tans" are faded. (Olivia is still wearing her swim suit every other day, but that is an issue entirely different.) We wake up chilly in the mornings and we often end the evening with a fire in the fireplace. So, all in all, it has been enough. But the past few days have been a surprising treat. I find that every year I subconsciously expect Winter to be over when Christmas is over. I know there are still two long months left, but I find myself let down every year that we have to wait so long until Spring. After 34 years you would think I would catch on. But this year it happened! Christmas has come and gone. The New Year is here. And 75 degrees is back! I don't mean to brag, especially in front of those of you with a foot of snow on the ground. But, my 8 week pregnant body is gasping for energy and this "break in the weather" has been just what I need. So come out and visit us if you need a break too!These pictures were taken at Seaport Village. It is a touristy little place on the harbor. But peaceful during the week when everyone is in school. This day we took our library books down there and read them by the water and played around.
(Her swimsuit is on underneath her clothes.)
This is when I was pretty sure I was pregnant. That corn dog never tasted so good.
Joseph agreed.