hello 2013

2012 was a year of tremendous firsts for the rippstein family, culminating in first ever holiday away from our home.  i knew from the moment our life path diverted to houston that we would go back 'home' for christmas in utah.  i set a reminder on my phone so that i would be the first to book travel tickets the minute southwest said i could.  as summer slowly melted into december, i knew i had made the right choice.  everyone was ready for a taste of home, with shorts and flip flops feeling more like vacation than the holiday season.

it was a wonderful trip in so very many ways.  just a few...

              

 

then it got really cold...

which made leaving utah, and all the the wonderful things it involves, a little easier.