Fresh Start

I finally feel some of the stress of the December activities subsiding. With Ella's party over, her treats on the way to school today (she was sick last Wed and Fri they had a field trip), the majority of Christmas shopping done (though nothing wrapped yet), Miles' and Ella's classes on break, my swap gift done and sent (and recieved!), and I could go on and on, I feel a bit back to "normal". So with Ella off to school and no music class for Miles, I'm on my way to the gym to work out, something I've been depriving myself of too long and hope to get back on a regular schedule again soon.

For now I leave you with Saturday night in Grayslake:



And Saturday day while Ella prepared for the cake ritual (she insisted on the flip flop candles):