Shannon

After days of crazy travel, these boys were happy to get in to PJ's and begin the relaxing that always a goal for our holidays. It's what fueled each of us through the long hours on the road.

Tabitha 

Late night chats with a boy and his cat.  One of the things that works so well for us is the ability to be flexible about when we sleep.  I love late night chats with this older child who has so much to figure out.  He can talk and ask and listen and, maybe more importantly, not be interrupted.  And on the flip side I love mornings with just my younger one to play and snuggle.

Kelly 

"Let's do this f@#%ing thing!" 

Seriously, that's what he said while posing for this photo. 

Helen

(Photo by Lisa)

This afternoon began our holiday hoopla, 

so much laughter, hilarity, sharing, excitement and a little pride.

How rooted we are here,
how happy we are to be here,

and still we miss the kin and kith from afar.