Merry Moments: What Life's Been Like Lately

Hey friends! I didn’t manage an official Christmas tour or get this post published before Christmas as I had hoped, but we enjoyed a calm, meaningful holiday with family — and that’s what mattered most.

Choosing to be present made the days together rich and memorable.

I cooked a lot, including gluten-free and vegan Sweet Potato and Kale Enchiladas that were a hit. The cousins and grandpa enjoyed board games together, and our little family spent time watching home videos from when the kids were small.

We attended a Christmas Eve church service and drove through Seattle’s Candy Cane Lane to admire the festive lights. We also curled up on the downstairs sectional to watch the Christopher Robin movie — such a sweet film that everyone loved, especially Jack.

We still have family visiting, so we’ll spend a few more days relaxing and being together. Tomorrow I’ll be back with a quick, simple change I made at home that brought me a lot of joy. I’m also excited to share more about my new book, my plans and goals for the house this year, and a few other things I’ve been meaning to talk about as the new year begins.

Enjoy these glimpses of our family Christmas. See you tomorrow, friends!