#Inktober2016 Day 2: Today’s the last day of my sabbatical. One of my proudest accomplishments this break was staining the deck with my husband, thus completing the renovation of our deck. We rebuilt the upper deck with my in-laws’ help 2 years ago and then rebuilt the missing sections of the lower deck last year. It’s kinda silly to be so excited about a renovated deck, but its timeline ran parallel with some of the most difficult moments in both my husband and my lives. Finally completing the deck feels like completing a chapter for us. 

So here’s to new beginnings and an improved sun spot for our dog!