Snowless

We're well into winter here, and I just realized this is my first winter without snow in five years. Growing up in southern California, snow was a rarity, but now I'm finding I miss it more than I thought I would. There's something about snow that makes everything seem pristine and new. Its so beautiful to see trees and houses covered in snow. While I will miss the new snow, I will definitely not miss icy sidewalks and stairs. I can tell you from experience, nothing ensures a bad day like falling down the stairs.

My Love-Hate Relationship with the Park

This is how Scout looks before a trip to the park:

This is how Scout looks after a trip to the park:

Why Mothers are the Best

We've just enjoyed a week of mother visits, and after all the fun outings, dinners, and shopping trips, the thing I love most about having them around is how much love and support I feel from them. Right now, with things being so uncertain and new, is the stability they bring into our lives.

So I just wanted to write a quick tribute to our moms; I hope that one day I will be as good of a mom.