these days. . .

we're exhaling

& enjoying that summery space

between christmas & the new year

looking at our home

with fresh eyes & enthusiasm

after a stretch of days away

watching the children feast happily

on a smorgasbord of new toys

{i found peace with all the 'stuff' here}

scrubbing the shack & preparing

for a steady stream

of summer holiday visitors

recalling this time four years ago

when i was hot & heavy

excitedly waiting for my firstborn to arrive

reflecting on the past year

& discussing plans & hopes

for a new year

: :

{here are some glimpses

of our christmas extravaganza}