so here we are...christmas eve.

we finished our shopping a few hours ago (or rather brian did-with me picking out a book for him to give me). i've made a pumpkin cheesecake for dessert tonight, pre made monkey bread for something to eat while unwrapping presents tomorrow, and got the veggie contribution for christmas dinner. mailed the last of the presents today (christmas cards are, at this point, happy new year cards) i wish i could have the best of both worlds and see both of our families for christmas, but a few phone calls to the west coast tomorrow will have to do.

The Button now walks a little more than she crawls, but she's not yet an exclusively upright creature. it's really a matter of days at this point...keep tuned to this station for updates.

we're supposed to get dumped on tomorrow-just in time for a white christmas to cover all the ice that has been made by the 'warm' days we've had lately.

wishing all of you the comfort and warmth of love, friends and family for whatever holiday you celebrate(d).