Long time gone.

And since I last posted, we have:

Bought Christmas presents.
Wrapped Christmas presents.
Given Christmas presents.
Received Christmas presents.

Travelled to Pittsburgh.
Seen family and college friends.
Travelled home from Pittsburgh.

Had a break from school and work.
Stressed about exams.
Taken exams.
Passed exams. [WHEW!]

Experienced loss and sadness:
Levi
Bentley
Mr. Benge
Dad B's health

Experienced joy:
The love of family
The comfort of friendships

Cheesecake
A warm home
A reliable car
Making beer
Less pooping on the carpet [go Winston!]

A RECAP: PHOTO STYLE

A little Ukelele jam.

Ecstatic about Christmas!!!!!!!

Snowshoeing in the park!

Must wear reflective gear while eating CHEEZ-ITS.

Cute Christa and her new boots!

Owen would like to exchange his crib for a crate.

Mom and Winston QT.

Our first homebrew...OATMEAL STOUT.

John and Aaron love beer...and each other.

Winston Wet Beard.

Tonight the temperature is dropping to -10*F. Tomorrow is going to be the coldest day yet. Major bummer that I have to leave the house. But, I am thankful to have a warm place to come home to, and I am keeping in my prayers those who do not.

peace.