Catching Up

Photo Credits: Anna Heritage

Catching up is always rewarding and always fun to anticipate. 

Anna and I had a wonderful time chatting over toasted sandwiches at the Gryphon Tea Room, running into a friend at Starbucks, relaxing by the window, watching the crowds go by. I am kicking myself now for not snapping some pictures...maybe next time. 

Winter White

A foggy winter morning gave the world the look of a cloud. A cloud you were in, on, above, and yet not touching.  This must be where the definition of "winter white" originates. Originates in this beauty.

Dancing Under The Stars

It has been a v-e-r-y long time since I have put even a snippet on my little blog.  And for that I am very sorry.  Life over Christmas wasn't all that slow; I had moments of calm, but selfishly, I kept them to myself.  It hasn't been all that fast either. For 16 days I had the flu , but I got to enjoy the tree (yay!). It wasn't my favorite time in my history, but, on the other hand, it wasn't too bad.  Something deep deep down, (that may be more on the surface than expected), enjoys a little bit of that loving pampering. Looking back, I must have had fun! Think of that. I can't believe my own ears.

When I felt better we hosted a dance the day after New Years Eve. It was a lot like my party with the lights, pretty food, and a lovely time with friends.  It was an English Country dance like this one we've done before.  We danced the night away under the stars!

My Little Week

This past week has been rhythmic in a very new way. Each day looked the same, but yet very different.

After I read through the stack of school books piled higher than I would wish, take a few tests, speak in Gaelic, eat some way leftover hors doeuvres, and write some letters, I walk up the stairs with a very happy feeling of momentary bliss. After the chores of the day- so to speak- are checked off the list, it is time to get done the things that are fun, but necessary.   I spend the remainder of my day in the craft room, listening to books and watching old Dick Van Dyke shows while making many a gift for this holiday season. It isn't really easy to express the little happies that make your day worth it, but you all know the little thrills I am talking about. The smell of the Christmas tree, drinking hot coco and reading a book, singing and dancing. Life is worth it!

This was my little week.

My Sweet Sixteen Party

Friday, November 30th, was a very lovely night.

Daddy prepared a scavenger hunt which, I must admit, was slightly more challenging that very dark, dark night before the moon rose. However, running around with flashlights and friends in a frenzy of competitiveness really is a blast! When we had finished the hunt we were absolutely starving. We ate lots and lots of chips and dip and went back for seconds on the hors d'oeuvres...maybe thirds and fourths. We drank out of Ball jars with our names written nicely on the label, warmed ourselves by the fire, gazed at the stars, listened to Michael Buble, and even pulled out the line dances when the party began to wind down.

I forgot to make a wish over my candles.  But that didn't really matter. 

Photo credits: Kay Heritage

Thank you all for making my birthday so special!

The License

My early driving skills.

Clay and I check out this old truck.

I am thrilled.

The day finally came around and we walked in and came out with the piece of paper.  Long before my Sixteenth birthday I have been looking forward to getting my license. And now the day has come and gone, but has left behind a milestone in my life. One I will always remember.

Sixteen

Sixteen doesn't feel any different than fifteen, however, a happy birthday is always a happy birthday. If you have been around me at all, you would have know 43 days ago that my birthday was coming up. I get excited.  Maybe a little thrilled because I never would I think of it as "just another day".   So, all that to say: I am now sixteen. I am still enjoying what is left of my enthusiasm, and looking forward to getting my license even more than I looked forward to make-up, and earrings, or getting my braces off, my permit, thrilling vacations, and who knows what else! The main point, I hope, is very clear. I was so happy to turn sixteen. I loved fifteen, but now it is sixteen's turn to make me happy.

You will also know when I get my license. :)

  

After opening the gifts, we went shopping at the outlets for the whole day! Happy day! Then we came on home to welcome in my grandparents for the holiday!

Happy Thanksgiving!