Yes, it’s been quiet here in blog-land lately… My absence has been due to a general state of busy-ness, but with things that aren’t interesting enough to warrant a post. Shane and I left Seattle for Minnesota yesterday and are enjoying a few days to relax and catch up with Shane’s family. I slept in until 9:30 today, watched a couple of my favorite cooking shows, played Legos with my nieces and nephew, ate steak and potatoes… It was a good day. It’s not terribly cold here, but the landscape is definitely wintry, with bare-limbed trees and gray, misty mornings. It’s nice to be cozied up indoors, savoring the blessings of family and a warm home. Much to be thankful for.