Home for the holidays, sure enough

Last year I wrote about my disappointment at not being able to be in the new place by Christmas. 

It was good to remind myself that we can survive disappointment.

And to ponder how blessed we are.

And now we ARE in the new place - and very much enjoying it. 

And it's not just the two of us, but we are able to share the hosting fun with our daughter who brought her annual Christmas party home with her when she moved from Chicago.

What fun to all be together!

Lots of hanging out... 

And talking...

And eating...

And napping...

And reading...

Sure enough, there's no place like home for the holidays.