by Mary Kole

Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

2011 has been a very interesting year for me, and I hope it’s been a fantastic one for you. I’m ready to relax for a few weeks and then hop right into what I hope is a tremendous 2012. Let’s make some books, live to the fullest, and see what adventures lie just around the bend!

I wish you lots of holiday love, warmth, time with family, good eats, laughter, creativity, and peace.

This Christmas, since I’m spending the month of December living in beautiful Napa, my family is coming up to visit and we’ll be sunning ourselves by a mineral hot springs pool. That’s right…a Christmas swim in 100 degree water. It’s going to be bliss!

6 Replies to “Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!”

Sophia Chang says:

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Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas Mary!!

I love that photo because you can tell exactly who everyone is!

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Franziska Green says:

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Great illustration – who did it? Happy holidays and sunshine to you too!

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Catherine Johnson says:

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That sounds a lovely break, enjoy. What a fab illustration of you all. Happy New Year!

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Julie Daines says:

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Thanks Mary! Hope you have a great 2012. I’m sad you’re not coming to WIFYR this year in Salt Lake. We’ll miss you!

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Blanche says:

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Hope your holiday was a blessed and pleasant one filled with good food, good cheer, and good company!

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Ward says:

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I’m the guilty artist of the Holiday Card! Yay! (And I hope you had a great holiday, Mary! Saw you the other night in NYC – was hanging out with Jennifer Laughran and had a blast!)

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