These were taken in April of 2021, shortly before the Thomases moved.
There is something about saying, ‘We always do this,’ which helps keep the years together. Time is such an elusive thing that if we keep on meaning to do something interesting, but never do it, year would follow year with no special thoughtfulness being expressed in making gifts, surprises, charming table settings, and familiar food. Tradition is a good gift intended to guard the best gifts.
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More of the Thomas family from a few years ago: https://www.mollyflanagan.com/journal/thomas2016