a peek inside the fishbowl

We had a great little Christmas. But more on that later. Right now I’m going to snuggle up with a book and read until I pass out.

*Photo by Mark

The girls are asleep. FINALLY. Good lord am I tired. Sarah took forever to fall asleep. When Mark checked on her at 10:30 and she was still awake, terrified, of course, that she wasn’t going to fall asleep and that Santa might pass us by because of it. 

Anyway, here they are, cute as buttons in their new Christmas pj’s:

 

… which I bought an entire size too big for Sarah. (I bought size 7/8, assuming it would be a little roomy but the bottoms could fit a 10 year old.)

Otherwise everything is finally ready for Santa’s visit.

I’m off to bed, but before I toddle off I wanted to wish everyone a happy Christmas, or holiday, or life … whatever it is you happen to be celebrating tonight.

xox,

andrea

 

We are mourning the loss of a friend today. Jannis Klein was one of the friendliest and most genuine people I’ve ever met. True to herself, to her family, and to her beliefs.

She passed away last night.

Her husband, Pete, has been one of Mark’s best friends since ninth grade.

Oh, Jannis. I wish I could see your smile one more time. I’ve lit a little candle and am thinking of you.