My husband and I rang in the new year in — wait for it — Sequoia!

I should preface by explaining how vacations are generally planned in the Seieroe household:

(1) Long trips: mostly out-of-country, planned meticulously by yours truly beginning with a Lonely Planet travel guide
(2) Short weekend trips: mostly road trips, usually beginning with this conversation:

Me: Let’s go to [insert place I've never been and know nothing about]!
Jason (my husband): Ok. I’ll plan everything for the trip since you’re too scatterbrained to get anything done.

Well, it’s no surprise then that I didn’t realize the temperature in Sequoia was in the 10s and 20s over the weekend. Or the fact that they hadn’t gotten this much snow in 30 years.

Yikes.

In spite of my lack of preparation, the trip was so much fun! Everything was covered in snow; it was truly a winter wonderland.

May 2011 bring you lots of happiness and love!

Wow, how can it possibly be the end of December already? This year’s been crazy-busy for me, but in a good, fulfilling way. Happy holidays to you and yours, and have a lovely new year!

#1: Settlers of Catan

Settlers of Catan is a nerdy board game that is a cross between monopoly and risk. It is oh so addictive (and each game takes such a long time to play, yikes).

#2: My Digital Piano

I recently bought a digital piano to satisfy my craving for playing music again. I took piano lessons from the age of 4 and nearly became a music major in college, but the practical side of me chose a different path instead.

#3: Getting Home Before Sunset

This happens so rarely that I cherish every single day when I do get home before the sun sets. Life gets so busy that the blog just gets tossed aside as a casualty.

But don’t worry, I’m still here!