Lately.

Guest Posting on Jordy Liz

Today I'm over at Jordy's blog writing about Valentine's Day. I'd love for you to check it out! I can't believe Valentine's Day is almost here. Do you have any fun plans? Chris and I haven't even talked about it yet...

Haight Ashbury

Chris's brother came in town this past weekend, so we took advantage of the beautiful weather and journeyed into the city. We drove around and enjoyed the thrills of some of our favorite hills then stopped to see the Golden Gate Bridge at Crissy Field. There were lots of families and dogs out enjoying the sunshine. Meredith loves the sand and chasing her daddy and the frisbee.

After a bit at the beach, we headed for Haight Ashbury to soak up some hippie vibes. It was a really cool area to explore, though, admittedly, pretty touristy. Definitely worth it for the people watching.

water play.

Meredith's favorite thing right now (at least one of them) is playing with water. She loves to climb on top of the toilet and splash in the sink with toy and toothbrushes. I love sitting at her feet watching her enjoy such a simple pleasure.

Settling in.

 

Between Chris's trip a little over a week ago and feeling a little under the weather this week, it's sinking in that we've moved so far away. As much as I love it here, it's not familiar and it's not family. I am slowly forming meaningful friendships, but it isn't easy. I find myself shrinking inside myself, wanting to burrow in the cocoon of my family. It is with Chris and with Meredith that life makes sense and feels right. There are so many worries of this world and challenges to face that we will get to. Right now I just want to snuggle and read and watch TV and listen to sappy music. Things are good, but change is hard and I think that's starting to sink in. I'll get out of this funk and be back here more regularly soon.

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