We're placing our bets on 2017.

Papoose the puppy while cleaning house.

The best babies have been bundled this very same way:

The Hopkins happily host Puppy Preschool.

Just fostering. We promise. 

This itty bitty bundle of cute doesn't have any littermates to show him the ropes, so it's Lulu to the rescue for the next little while. 

I wasn't joking about that cleanse!

Yup, the detox will start tomorrow.

My brothers, my sisters, and me.

The cat's out of the bag!

Thankful because the husband gets it.

Not all space invaders are intruders.

Cheers to the spice in life.

As we inch toward 2017, we feel positive about the heat.

Who wouldn't be positive about this?

On the second day of New Year's my handsome husband gave to me...

True love and a puppy so sweet.

As 2016 ends, positivity shall prevail!

I'd like to introduce you to the Twelve Days of New Year's - the number of days until 2017. It's been a hard year. But things can be good and hard at the same time. So, we'll celebrate...

This has been a year filled with incredible professional opportunities and growth. I love my school. I love my job. I love the people who surround me at my job. I am so thankful for my year at The Little School, which started right at the beginning of 2016.

The elves are putting in overtime.

Felines and footy: Sunday's perfect match.

Couldn't do much less than today.

Happiness is...not setting an alarm.

When your Christmas miracle's within reach...

Even the Whitest Elephants find homes.

Feed the mind; nourish the soul.

Winter frames a full moon's brilliance.

Reboot for "Baby, It's Cold Outside"

Learn more at irockthecause.org

She's as pretty as a present.

The best laid plans?! That's funny!!

Turns out there's another popcorn fan.

We strike a very fine balance.

OK, but have you tried this?

Four initials. Four birthstones. Thanks, Mom!

Yeti, Ghost of Christmas Right Meow.

Getting lots of great post-birthday love!

Into 35...lacking clarity, not perfection.

Take a stand. (Or a seat.)

On this day in 1955...