lately.

^^I don't usually give him shoulder-back-rides, but when I do selfies are involved. And photobombs.^^

^^ Christmas Concert for this girl. She was great, and beautiful. I cried, of course.^^

^^ a traffic jam at 7am. it rarely snows in the PNW, and when it does... we are not prepared.^^

^^ Little Women at ArtsWest in Seattle with our good friends, Matt and Heather, followed by dinner at Cactus (tres good) and a tiny walk at Alakai Beach ^^

 ^^ Caroling at home with family and friends, with my mom at the piano. ^^

 ^^ A smorgasbord of Steak Tartare, oysters, and other lovely hors d'oeuvres at Oma and Opa's home on Christmas eve, followed by the reading of Luke 2 and our annual gift exchange ^^

^^ Christmas eve night back at my apartment and It's A Wonderful Life by myself in the middle of the night while finishing DIY gifts and wrapping presents. ^^

I slept in all morning, opened gifts, ate chocolate and cookies for breakfast before heading to my parent's home for dinner. I'm feeling pretty blessed. I live close to family, have a good job, and a promising future.  I'm looking forward to all the years to come.

Merry Christmas!