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Love, Howland

XIV

I woke up one morning this week and looked out the window to find snow to find the best surprise ever: snow! There are few things in life that bring me as much joy here on earth than that floating white magic. It was a little more than a dusting, but it was enough to make me forget all my troubles, lay my head back on my pillow, and smile :) 

I sure do miss the snow days of our childhood...Here's to those glorious old days of playing in the snow!

Love, Howland

XXIII

Our little vacation put me in a bit of a summer mood. Don't get me wrong, winter is one of my favorite seasons (as long there's snow + a fire in the fireplace); but the beach this week kindof did me in. I didn't realize I was such a beach baby, but I found myself craving time in the sun and sand, getting my feet wet in the ocean. Maybe it's because we've done that since forever? Sigh. 

Love, Howland

Puerto Rico {sneak peek}

Hola. 

Sooo, Puerto Rico was amazing. We sat on white sand beaches, hiked through the rainforest, ate lots of delicious food, and toured nearly every corner of the isla de encanto. I only wish it wasn't over already. More pics and stories later, promise!

*Also, for those of you who get these posts via email (namely my family), you may be missing out on all the fun widgets on the blog itself, including my instagram feed (pics I post from my phone). You can access the blog from the email by simply clicking on the title, and view the feed in the right-hand margin, along with my current reads and favorite blogs...just another way to keep up with our everyday adventuring :)

Love, Howland

XXII

Well friends, right now we probably have our feet sunk deep in some crisp white sand under a bright shining sun, or maybe we're swinging on a hammock to the rhythm of the sea breeze, or possibly hiking around the jungle or kayaking through the world's greatest bioluminescent bay...

In any case, we're off enjoying a little vaca in Puerto Rico. Hasta lluego! 

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Love, Howland

Glamour Girl

A few months ago, this girl walked up to me after church and told me I favored Emma Stone. Um, hello compliment. That was my introduction to my awesome new friend Lacey :) I found out she was a makeup artist (among a slew of other creative things, including a piano teacher! Love.) and she suggested we do a photo shoot one day (her husband Stephen is a photographer...perfect combo, yes?). How can I say no to playing dress up? 

So, last weekend, I popped over to her house for a fun little 6 hours of modeling--3 hair/makeup/outfit changes later (including her very own wedding dress!), I felt like a true glamour girl. Enjoy!

Love, Howland

XXI

This week, as we trucked cross-country for the second time in a year, I spent some time reflecting on the woes and pros of moving. 

Woes: 

1. packing things in boxes takes for-ev-er

2. driving a giant truck pulling a trailer with our car on it + two bikes on a rack on the trunk is a little nerve-racking

3. road trip diets aren't a way to jump-start getting in shape

4. my knees are killing me from sitting cross-legged in the truck for 30 hours

5. saying good-bye is never easy

Pros: 

1. the US is a fun little country to drive across

2. redesigning a new space is so exciting...especially when there's going to be a DISHWASHER (!!!)

3. I heart reorganizing

4. lots of hours in the car = lots of time to read

5. sometimes you come across gems like these...

I think Jud is such a great artist, don't you? So original. I mean, that's probably the one and only organ trail. 

Love, Howland