Home Again

This week I am back in Maine to visit my parents and the many members of my family. It is always great to come back and visit. It never seems to last quite long enough. Unfortunately these trips are never perfect because Kristin has to stay home and work at the hospital. So the trips tend to become bittersweet.

Today I spent "Christmas" with my Aunt's family. It was wonderful. We watched the grandchildren open presents, made cookies, and played a board game. My Aunt, having visited this blog, had made a "Looney Bin" sign...something that I have always wanted. I now can't wait to hang it up at school. These pictures are of my Aunt and Uncle. The puppy is a new addition to my cousin Patrick's family. Her name is Miley.