All the Goodness of This Year

This time of year, I like to look back and think about all of the wonderful days that we celebrated in some way. There was the trip to Mexico City, which remains one of my favorites of all time. Jason and I loved the culture, walking the city, the food, and definitely...

In the Spirit

There is knitting… And canning… And decorating happening at our house. And of course it wouldn’t be Christmas without a dash of Africa. Love this nativity from Mozambique. What I’m not showing you is the sad state of our stockings. Each year we...

My Favorite Week of the Year

Not only is my family set to arrive within 48 hours, but several of my closest friends are here for the week to be with their families. Everywhere I look, there is a warm meal, a glass of wine, and laughter filling the air! {Reality: I’m in my second week of a...

The Word is Bird

Thanksgiving prep is underway at our house. The tables soon will be full with family, extended family, and neighbors. For the first time, I’m cooking the bird. I’m a wee bit anxious. (Okay, it is 5 am and I’m blogging after spending an hour reading...

Danna’s Wedding

My friend Danna was recently married. She is Navajo and invited us to attend her traditional ceremony in a hogan on tribal lands. We drove an hour north of Gallup, New Mexico to join a group of folks for a day of celebrations. It was beautiful, meaningful day. xo,...