Playing in the Sunlight.

I have always followed the sun. Those close to me are aware that my love for sunlight is such that I've been known to creep like a sleepy house cat stalking its prey, as it shifts position throughout the day. Then once it's found, I finally settle down in a box of golden sunshine on the floor for a long nap.

I know the path of sunlight in our home because I have spent so much time here in its quiet quaintness, just getting about the duties of my day. I know at 10am the sun shifts into our sunroom off the kitchen, and that's where I will do my writing, in fingerless gloves, with the space heater on. I can somehow withstand the chill because the sunlight nourishes me.

Later in the afternoon the best place to catch the sun is in our youngest daughter's bedroom. That's where these photos were taken, on one of the coldest days in DC this winter. What can be wrong with the cold when you have a super chunky pink scarf, enough heat, and a beautiful day of sunshine outside?

Small Graces.

A delicious late night mudslide made by my husband. With mini chocolate chips sprinkled on top.

Cuddling with our 6 year old as she read to me from a new book.

Baking with the girls - yellow cake and chocolate ganache frosting from scratch.

Watching the Inauguration and realizing how gorgeous my home city is.

Having to stop to take in the beauty of the Inaugural poem.

Texting with girlfriends who make me giggle.

Talking to my nephew and niece overseas and catching up.

A lovely, sunshiny day.

Delivering goody bags to hospitalized children 6 years after S1 was discharged from the intensive care unit - prepared by the girls with cute notes attached and hearts that said "Be Brave."

Watching my president take a moment to pause and take in the view in front of him before exiting the Inauguration platform.

A husband who thinks it's cute that I bring a leopard print covered hot water bottle to bed on cold winter nights.

C'est tout! Bonne Nuit!