Random shots from January

I started my new job at Virginia Western.

Kids settling back into school.

Packing food for Holly's return.

Lunch at Q-Doba in Fairfax.

Pumpkin snoozing in the spot Holly left on the couch. She used to miss Holly a lot, dragging out her "babies" (small stuffed animals) and meowing when Holly would leave, even for an afternoon. After 2-1/2 years, she's grown accustomed to Holly being here or not, happy when she's here, and willing to give affection to the rest of us as an easily substitute when Holly's gone.

Lots of missed work days, which was kind of nice, due to a good storm that dumped 14" on us.

By midafternoon the next day, we had dug out.

Two days post-storm.

Sunrise.

Enjoying the new job. Enjoying working with the students. Enjoying my boss, my colleagues, and seeing Trevor on the days he has class. (That last thing is the best!)

And that sweet kid took me to lunch at Wasabi's downtown after school for a fantastic lunch!!