We may not be all that glad to be parked in Los Angeles for a month, but we are certainly happy to be spending time with family after more than 18 months on the road.

Thanksgiving was spent in our trailer at the foot of Mt. Shasta where my sister and brother-in-law have built an off-grid home.

It was great to see all the kids, who aren’t all exactly kids anymore. And I was able to catch up with my brother, who apparently doesn’t think we’re all that crazy for taking this trip of ours after all.

Christmas will be spent with Los Agredanos, and it’s well overdue. We’ve missed out on all the tamales, chocolate and quality couch time for two years in a row now. And yes, it may be L.A. … but it’s good to be back!