The late date of Thanksgiving seemed to make the days leading up to Christmas more rushed than usual, so I was feeling extra thankful for the relative quiet of the holiday morning with family. Isaac had a special surprise – a delightful painting on canvas and a wonderful story behind it.

That is me, driving my dog-shaped car past a park where the hounds frolic. It’s now hanging in my office, viewable from the living room, too. It is awesome (as is the elf with the mismatched socks)!!