It's been a long time comin'

Sorry, y'all, for the super-long blog absence. It's been pretty hectic with the move, then limited computer time over break, then travel, then moving in, then settling into and commuting to the new job, then having only my slow desktop with which to work.

I guess I'll begin with a random assortment of photos from the past few weeks.

Pre-move

My largest accomplishment in a year and a half at JMU, the completion of the Public Affairs break room.


My second-largest accomplishment in a year and a half at JMU, hanging Christmas lights in Rachael's office.

Break, part 1: Christmas in Carlinville

Two furry guys, Jack and Nic


Christmas lights, part 1


Christmas lights, part 2


Three Dog Day


Jack getting reacqauinted with Sarah and Grandma

Break part 2, the Second City

Sarah is almost as tall as the trees in Union Station


Vernon Hills Winter Wonderland, part 1


VHWW is a great little drive thru the park with decorations made by local senior citizens


Winnie, as is typical, being the center of attention (see next three pics as well)








Sarah is more affectionate with Winnie...


...Than she is with her aunt


Onion loaf, a necessary part of any meal at Hackney's

Post move

Our new kitchen, soon after being cleaned


Living room, soon after being cleaned


New room, finally with new bed, and clean

It was a terrific break, and it's been a terrific first week at work too. Only twice was I seriously delayed on I-91 during my commute, and only on my first day did I feel discombobulated. Now, with 97 percent of our stuff put away and after the first good deep cleaning, I am very happy to be here and enjoying a restful night. Even if it is spent watching the Golden Globes. At least I don't have to work tomorrow! :)