Home Is Where the Heart Is

Going home to CT for Christmas was perfect. It was amazing to see everyone and spend time with so many people that I love. It was jam packed with family, friends, and Christmas. Here's a picture recap of my time home!

 Reunion with my baby boy :)

Lots of cookie and candy making with Mom and Suzie

 Christmas Eve morning

In pirate heaven

 Reunion with so many great friends

 Dancing boy- he's a total riot

Lots of family time with my sisters and these 2 cuties

      And more cuties :)

It was such a wonderful visit! I am so grateful for the health and happiness of my family. I felt so lucky to be able to make the trip home and spend the holiday with everyone.

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday. Have a safe and happy new year!!!

Bundled!

The way to get through the Alaskan winter is to have the proper winter gear! We learned this pretty quickly. Even though it's been very cold, once I'm bundled I actually feel perfectly warm, except for my cheeks :)

Ice river crevices- that should give you an idea of how thick the ice gets!

 Laying in the middle of the lake

 Really cool ice sculptures

Our bundled walk felt amazing!

Happy weekend!

Christmas is Coming!

This weekend was a Christmasy weekend. We went to Jason's work Christmas party, saw a village of gingerbread houses, got our Christmas tree and I decorated our apartment!

One of my favorite parts of Christmas is my Christmas Village. I grew up admiring my mother's Christmas village and then was lucky enough to inherit my great-grandmother's North Pole village. It is so special.

I have always loved Christmas, but going home for Christmas this year has definitely added an extra sense of excitement for me! Only a few weeks until I see everyone from home!