The season is here, time to soak it up before it’s gone. I jumpstarted winter early with a 45-degree windsurfing excursion with Alec Oesterling – even with full wetsuits, including hoods and gloves, it wasn’t long before we couldn’t feel our toes. But now we can say we did it! The girls have helped us get into the spirit this season with a dance recital from Reiley (her part was a cute “Here Comes Suzy Snowflake” number) and a church Christmas program based on a revamped 12 days of Christmas. They are also keeping the house humming playing a piano bench full of Christmas songs – they’re both doing great with their lessons (despite daddy doing the teaching!). We’ve broken out the Christmas music and lit up the tree. I even have half the outdoor lights halfway hanging off the roof. Next it’s time to make some cookies!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"