A New Year!

~launching the walnut boats for new year's eve~

What a lot of hope and joy it brings to think of the year ahead! 2008 was so filled to the brim, so rich with the everyday goodness that I love so much. And here we are on the cusp of a fresh, new circle of seasons. More birthdays, book club gatherings, snowfalls, first blossoms, sunrises and sunsets, quiet hours, busy days, crafty fun, camping trips, yoga classes, family reunions, gardening, hiking, berry picking, swimming in the ocean, riding bikes, helping others, sharing joys, taking photos, baking treats, making art, learning new things, enjoying family and friends, being still, being thankful... ever so thankful. Cheers to the new year ahead,

hooray for 2009!