I intended to write well before today, but I've gotten sidetracked with various other little projects. I go back to work next week (and begin teaching for the spring term on January 21), so I"m trying to get ahead on lesson planning/dissertating/other household things before things get real crazy 'round here.
We had a lovely Christmas, full of family, good food (if I do say so myself), and lots of fun.
Savannah loved the doll house Santa brought her!
The boys took part in a Nanoblock build-a-thon..they each got the same Leaning Tower of Pisa set and raced to build it first.
It took a little over an hour, but Jason won :)
After a few days enjoying the new toys, we took Savannah to Gilroy Gardens for their Christmas lights. We had so much fun, but it was WAY colder than we anticipated.
Sav gave her carousel horse a hug goodbye at the end of the ride.
Running to the next ride!
Driving the car on her own
The facial expression is priceless :)
Grandma and Grandpa on the train
We all rode the carousel...this is what Grandpa did the whole time!
Gail, Danny, and Nick flew back to Virginia yesterday--we were glad to have them out here for the holidays this year.
And, since it's the first of the month, a quick dissertation update, because there's not too much to update on. I took the last two weeks off, which was much needed (and, dare I say it, well-deserved). I'm taking myself off on a writer's retreat next weekend with the goal of firming up edits and revisions on two chapters. Once I do that, I'll have one chapter left to finalize (plus the edits and revisions that will, without doubt, continue right up til I file the thing). I'm in a good place with it...there is a light at the end of the tunnel after all.
I hope our friends on the East coast are keeping warm this weekend with all the chilly weather!
Love you all,
Ashley
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