Social Justice Saturday

Social justice Saturday. That sounds like a FANTASTIC way to acknowledge a Saturday. Not my idea, but the idea of Nikki Cochrane, the young humanitarian who has already traveled throughout the world to connect with those who are typically marginalized. Her link is on the page, upper right, 'blogs for a cause'.

She asks for a definition of social justice. Here's mine: an opportunity for every individual to provide for themselves in a way that fosters dignity and respect. What's yours?

Sedona!

We have had a wonderful weekend with aunt Melanie. We all loaded in the van and drove to Sedona Saturday. The weather was beautiful, the scenery was fantastic, the hiking was overdue, and we enjoyed very tasty pancakes at Wildflower bakery after our hike! Lucas trekked the whole 'hike' (true, this was not what we would have previously referred to as a hike, but it was a great walk /climb nonetheless!), and Anabel enjoyed the view from the carrier on my front. So nice to get out in this lovely weather.

2010!

We've gotten pretty much back to normal already after the holidays. We stayed in AZ, and are thankful that we hadn't planned to go back to the snowy, icy, blizzardy, sub-zero midwest for Christmas. Whew, what a rough winter so far there!! We enjoyed having Aaron's brother Jason and his son Anson here on Christmas and for the following few days. The guys (including Lucas) went to a 'bassa-ball' game on Christmas after the airport pick-up, and Luke developed a new-found love for basketball. Just ask him, he'll tell you the story of the gorilla mascot with the Santa hat who jumped and made baskets ( all with 2 gestures and 4 words).

Grandma Becky and Grandpa Jerry spent the next several days with us. Another big score for the kids. Lots of attention, daily trips to the park, and a ton of yummy food. Way too much yummy food, actually. We all doubled our calorie intake with generous helpings of cheese dip and pumpkin pie.

Uncle Zach got back this week, and our routine has resumed. All is good.