hi there.

hi. hello. it's december.

i remember last year in january, i thought i'd really give blogging a go this year - chronicling the big things but also the little bitty things, the daily things. i think i did alright, mostly. and i'm making that assessment now, as it's december and i've just gone ten days or so without posting. because, let's face it, december.

thanksgiving was superb and lovely and i have a zillion pictures on the big camera that i'll eventually upload and download and pare down and whatnot. the kidlets are in louisiana with my folks this week, having an amazing time and eating things like chex mix and jelly beans and all sorts of other delights. and going to bed at 8 or 9 or whenever, really. it's that amazing grandparent-rule thing that i always wanted and didn't have in my own childhood. it's mystical and i'm really happy my kids are getting it (even if detox will be a situation).

we are throwing a holiday party this year - next weekend even. it's modeled after my parents' annual christmas eve celebration that was a highlight of my childhood and young adult life. i'm nervous about the amount of work and the cleaning up and the amount of people and mainly if we'll have enough food and stuff for everyone. but mostly i'm excited because what's not to love about a holiday party?

i really like winter here. this year has been cold-ish so far, which is great. cold for austin, of course, which means temps below 70. so i feel hibernate-y and snuggly, but i don't have to deal with snow or "winterizing" our house, which is great because i don't get either of those things.