little bird

little bird
Originally uploaded by megan_n_smith_99

... and the season has been rung in. it's been a busy last couple of days, and i am quite enjoying a quiet moment. the kettle is on and i just ate a christmas cookie!

my boyfriend jesse and i went to see my mother, stepfather, and visiting twin sister for christmas eve. we had a nice dinner and exchanged a few gifts.

then we all went to my mother's cousin's for the traditional christmas eve gathering. it seems like there are less people every year, but now there is a new crop of kids, so i guess it is filling out again. 4 small cute children and 1 more on the way.

yesterday we drove down to lacey to see jesse's family. 4 kids there (2 tiny, 2 teenagers), a nice dinner, and exchanging of gifts.

and today is my favorite - boxing day. most years this is the day i get together with friends, see a few people who only come to town once or twice a year, and so on. we're having chinese food. after that i THINK i will be ready for a LOT of down-time and maybe a little less snacking. oof. so much good food has been consumed as of late!

i have next week off and hope to paint, read, go to a museum,go to a movie or two, see a friend or two, and overall RELAX!!