Christmas Greetings 2022
Greetings, 2022 - Year of the new kitchen! Reflecting on 2022, it seems like it blew by us and time feels like it is going too fast. Although in the thick of remodeling the kitchen this year it did feel like we would be living in the basement forever. We're all grateful for many things this year and Patrick is thankful for a patient family who put up with a lot of inconvenience while construction was underway. Our first floor was made unlivable with dust and debris the first week of April. In late August, after the four of us had been living, cooking, eating and cleaning in the basement, we were able to return back upstairs. We will not miss cooking on a single burner on the basement bar and hand washing every fork, knife and spoon in the utility tub. While there are some modern conveniences, the best part is being more present with the kids every morning while they sit at the island. We can all converse while Becky is making lunches and Patrick makes breakfast before the
