Remember that Sunday it snowed in Austin?
It cracks me up that people think it doesn't snow in Texas. Its maybe rare for Central Texas, but when I was growing up in Lubbock, it was a regular winter thing. Remember: TEXAS IS BIG.
Since it was a Sunday, and we were fairly homebound, I broke out the two cans of pumpkin leftover from Thanksgiving and made some treats. One loaf of pumpkin bread to eat, warm with butter, one for the freezer,
...and a pie for dessert.
I also made a "new" wreath for the front door, using my deconstructed Christmas wreath. I will leave the wintery greenery up until at least mid-February. It still fits the season and is so pretty. Not to mention free since I had everything for it already.
My word of the year is thrive.
Its not enough for me to just survive. "Survive" feels dismal. Thrive feels forward-moving. I ordered this brass and sterling tag from The Vintage Pearl, along with a cranberry pearl drop. I try to remind myself everyday that I want to move forward in joy. Sad is not ok.
Hubby and I were at Highlands last weekend for the first time in many weeks. It was both unfamiliar yet felt like home all at the same time. Weird. We had a campfire, made a delish pasta dinner, putseyed around, napped in our lounge chairs, ate late breakfast and lunch, and just generally decompressed.
God willing, we will do it again this weekend!
Gina
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