And Now, For Something Completely Different.

Now it is time to get back to New Year's with Mike and Jenny. Check out Jenny's website for the festivities http://www.hawleyfocus.com/ We went to Mike and Jen's on our way home. We had a short drive out to Wisconsin and it was exciting to see Annie and Mimi playing outside waiting for us as we arrived. We had such a great New Year's Eve with them winning exciting gifts at the "elephant party." My brass cobra incense burner sits on my desk at school; the envy of my students (I say that seriously). I really enjoyed the keg of root beer. I hadn't had so much root beer ever! Next day was a nice, relaxing day of computer playing, knitting, Foosball, snow playing, hot chocolate, bullet filling or something, etc. Maddie, Rozzie, Annie, and Mimi went out tromping in the snow then came in for hot chocolate. So, here we have Annie:

Mimi:

Rozzie:

Maddie and Lucy:

Morgan helping Mike with some bullets:Here I am with one of Mike's guns. I've never held a gun like this. It was heavy and very unlike me.

Trav, Mike, and the girls went over to Lake Michigan for a look see. It looked...cold.

We had such a great time with Mike and Jen. Little Violet was a dream to hold and snuggle. We loved holding her and playing with such a nice baby.
We left Mike and Jen's on Jan 2 and drove two days home. All went well and we had a great holiday. I think that driving was definitely the way to go with all the craziness in the airports over the past few weeks.

Now for a picture of my new clothes. It is the "boot of shame." It really helps with stability and I'm THRILLED it isn't a cast. My leg has ached all day, but it will get better. I ditched the crutches this evening. My leg fatigued quickly, but it was liberating! This will be an interesting few weeks. I'm also glad that surgery is not in my near future.

Last, but not least, here is my job over the next few years. I have some knitting to do.