the apple city

HOM and i are back at a favorite place at a favorite time of the year! 

thankful that we are able to visit again. 

polar bear penelope

wheeee we're goin' places! my little stethoscope mascot from J2 which in full disclosure i hereby confess i hustle for unashamedly.

home goods

where, as J2 says, you end up buying what you didn't know you needed.

cuppa joy

we have a cuppa together, HOM J2 and i, with A in tow. how pleasant, i think. to have left the tumultuous years behind and to have reached an understanding as adults. how pleasant to see your daughter grown into such a strong generous kind and faithful adult! my cup is full today.

cognitive dissonance

the glitter the frenzy the carols-on-a-loop the kisses-and-love

and

the bruised reed the smoldering wick (in)justice and pain

seasonal dress

the neighborhood decor is clearly keeping in with tacky, i guess.

day trip! to merced!

we accidentally chance upon the town christmas parade when we visit for lunch. not to mention three separate craft fairs. with a thrift store and a thrift store that calls itself an antique mall (cue <eyeroll>). and just a 50-minute drive away. a distinct improvement on the christmas fair, if you ask me.