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of Christmas and New Years Eve - here's to the next chapter

Zae likes our new quilt
"Just because something needs to be said,
doesn't necessarily mean that it needs to be heard."

Trilli was very tuckered out after all the Christmas excitement (also, new couch cover for Christmas)
Christmas was wonderful but also very challenging, and I wrote about it but I'm not sure that it needs to be shared. There are words running through my veins that need to spill out, but I am so hesitant to share too much information.. too much truth about my self, my past, my scars. At the same time, there's so much past inside my present (feist). Perhaps another day.

plant explosion
There was delicious food. Gifts. Family. Friends. It was truly a lovely day, until my grandmother's blood pressure dropped causing her to drift in and out of consciousness. Many tears were shed and while my mom and big sis went to the hospital with her the rest of us (my little sister, the guys, and my nieces and nephew) hugged and shared stories and held hands and just loved her. She is home and recovering now, and I just love her so very much. 

still in the process of redecorating
After my last post about societies materialism, I can say that even the youngest in our family realize what is important. Some presents were even lost and mixed up in the chaos, but they were all very focused on the family, and it was just very touching. 

Jonathan's sister always knows what to get him!
Today is New Year's Eve. It also marks five years since Jonathan and I found our way back to each other, after a year lost, wandering the world hollow and alone. From our little studio apartment in the city, to a giant farm hours from home on the internship, to starting our own little farm, and finding our way back to the city- it has been a great adventure. The very best parts are just about to begin. We announced to friends and family that our wedding will be on April 18th at our little house on the river. Here's to the next chapter.

new quilt + old canopy + kittens = perfect daydreams
Until next time,

Angela Kelly

farewell


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