Reflections from 2015

John and I circa 1985.

Another year is nearly behind us.  Like a favorite trail, my mind lovingly touches each familiar memory.  So much gratitude . . . 

John Robert is thriving in his first year of high school.

Denver and Spencer are thriving at home and in their classes.

John Robert at his first high school
swim meet . . . munching snacks
between events.

John is happy in his work.

I am fulfilled by all my roles (except housekeeper; I need some help with that one!).

Breaststroke

My parents and John's parents are healthy.

We are healthy.

Our street . . . a beautiful tunnel of trees.

There is joy in our home and in our lives.

Spencer hauling fencing with Dadders and Bob.

John and I with friends at a Christmas party.

Photo by John Robert

John Robert's moving selfie with Spencer photo bomb.

Christmas Eve on the Square

Denver and Spencer with the new mountain bike!

Thanksgiving Day bike ride with the boys and my father on Eastside Trail

Spencer with Star Wars lego sets

Denver and Momma on a special field trip.

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Denver writing with quill and ink . . .
just like the writers of the Constitution.

John Robert and his new appendage.
Happy 15th Birthday, buddy!

Denver LOVED his art class
this fall.

Spencer and partner in robotics class.

Denver loves collecting these dolls . . . Uh,
HISTORICAL FIGURES.

Denver and his Rembrandt inspired
portrait of Jake.

John and I in 2015.