Nicolai’s quarantine expired and he tested negative for Covid this morning allowing him to join us in Vermont today. Hoping this would be the case we postponed our Christmas dinner by one day which also allowed a family friend, Jean Cass, to join us as well. She was delayed by yesterday’s poor driving conditions. Even if for only one day, having the whole family reunited was a wonderful gift. This is only the second time we have celebrated Christmas away from home. The first time, was in 2008 when we traveled to Costa Rica and enjoyed views of lava flowing from the Arenal Volcano on Christmas morning. Although less dramatic, our Vermont holiday retreat has been equally rewarding and proven once again that being together as a family is the only ingredient needed for our happiness.