Thanksgiving 2018

We had a pretty incredible Thanksgiving with Mark's family. In the morning I got to go to an amazing yoga class that had a message and flow that was exactly what I needed after this tough week at work. Then I came home to happy children playing board games with their Grammy and the parade on the TV. We named our turkey Murphy. Amazingly, despite my later start, the meal went really well. Probably my favorite turkey to date.  Good thing ...as that was the ONLY thing Henry ate.....dear lord. Maggie made place cards and secret notes for each person that were filled with love and light. The dinner ended with a PERFORMANCE!! from Maggie and Frances...complete with programs. Filled to the brim with gratitude.

Birmingham Alabama

I had work meeting in Alabama. The last day I woke up early to run to the Civil Rights Museum and park and to run a route that has quotes dedicated to Civil Rights Protests. Wow. So moving, so poignant, so gut wrenching and sad. I so respect how the city puts the horrible parts of the past on display - to honor the souls impacted by the horrific actions taken.Our country has to do better.

Halloween 2018

This was big year for Halloween. Originally, Maggie was going to be a cheerleader, Frances a football player, and Henry her coach. Then, Henry had a week of lots of schoolwork, soccer, basketball try outs, other extracurricular events and the Timbers do-or-die playoff game. So, Henry chose to not trick or treat. Big day. After some sadness, Frances agreed having alone time with mom might be fun and Maggie went with a big group. Mac was a soccer player.