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Hope for a New Year



I think we are kind of tip toeing into 2022, wishing for the best, but it sure was grand to party on New Year’s Eve with family! We had been watching the devastation from the Marshall Fire all day and heard the news about Betty White’s passing, prompting me to finally watch the documentary about her I had on my Netflix watch list.  But there was celebrating to look forward to here!  All of us made it past midnight by playing games and we counted down with video from Times Square together. 






It was a joy to be around Hubby’s family and we even got a visit from “Johnny Green” on New Year’s Day. He left us great presents that were thoughtful and used pretty much immediately. I also had plenty of time to do yoga and listen to my high school friend, Steven Elliott’s, book. It was such a blessing to listen to his story, even though it was so hard to hear. It was great to talk to Kendra’s dad about it since he enjoys military history. Yes, we got to drop by Hubby’s parents for a little bit and meet their dog but tried not to stay long because they were sick. Then we got to see the Parker clan and eat a great Sunday dinner with them. We truly have been spoiled!  

It’s so hard to leave for home but real life is waiting for us. Crossing our fingers the wood floors turned out ok while we were gone… and that we return home safely!

 

P.S. Photos of two of the puzzles (500 & 1000 pieces) that we worked on from start to finish.

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