A December We'll Remember

2020 will be remembered for a lot of reasons. Among them, this is the first Christmas we have not spent together as a family. Even while living abroad, we managed to get everyone in the same place for Christmas, no matter how complicated the logistics were. But in spite of our relative proximity of one another this year, the pandemic proved to be a complication we could not safely overcome.

It's been a less than ideal December, but we're trying to make the most of the holiday season none the less. That has included cross country skiing for the kids, who are together in Portland; some long walks and snowy hiking for us in Philadelphia, including a visit to Washington's Crossing, along the Bucks County Ale Trail and one of Philly's mural miles; Christmas crafting in the form of the beautiful felt stockings Emily and Jake made, pictured above; a bi-coastal Christmas-eve charcuterie show-down; and our annual Christmas morning family gift exchange via FaceTime. Photo links follow:

• Philadelphia Mural Mile (South) 
• Snow Day
• Christmas Weekend

Best wishes for a safe, healthy, way less chaotic, and happy New Year.