mountains capped with snow.

"I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage, 

with my books, my family, and a few old friends, 

dining on simple bacon, 

and letting the world roll on as it liked, 

than to occupy the most splendid post 

which any human power can give."
— Thomas Jefferson

 Spontaneous dance parties - after the reception and early the next morning in Sophie's bedroom -

and a late night conversation with two of my new sisters.

I wouldn't trade any of it for anything.

I am so thankful for every single person we saw this past weekend

and especially for those who are now officially family. 

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Somehow today I am both grateful and mournful 

for the loss of something I never actually had. 

Its a strange place to be.

So, while I go about my routine day,

my mind is stayed on Mr.D.

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I can't wait to go home and hang out with husband

and daydream names for our new four-legged family member.