Snorkeling to skiing

Christmas break is officially over- I just finished my first day back at work... *sigh* As depressing as it is to get back to work, I am thankful for 1) still having a job and 2) that I had such a wonderful time with family and friends over the last couple weeks. I spent the week of Christmas in Hollywood, FL with my parents, grandparents and Blake and Phillip- the sunshine and warmth were a welcome change from snowy Seattle! It was so nice out that we even went snorkeling in Key Largo- sorry, no pictures of that, but here's a family shot:

I took the week of New Year's Day off as well, intending to get a lot of reading, organizing, writing etc done, of which I accomplished precious little (sad). Joey and I spent NYE at my coworker/friend Carrie's party with a short field trip to Kerry Park to watch the fireworks display off the Space Needle:


One of the highlights of the week was spending Friday after New Year's Day with Jenny. We went to the spa and spent the afternoon indulging in a little retail therapy (Mémé Pat was babysitting Wesley, who is SO ADORABLE- I hope that you all get to meet him soon!)- thanks Jenny! The following day Joey and I drove out to the mountains to take our chances with a little cross country skiing (compliments of a coupon book my parents gave us):


Miss and love you all!
Big hugs,
j