all is calm

 Atticus, Stella and Lily being adorable and calm in the glow of the Christmas tree.  Lily is Aunt Patti's little Boston and is curled up on the couch.

little things:
1. visiting with Aunt Patti and admiring her lit up tree
2. champagne and gingerbread men
3. positive affirmations of my life's altered direction
4. sleep-over with Rachel and chatting until we fell asleep
5. the sunset glowing through my window when I come home
6. pretty green glass beads
7. wanting salmon for dinner all day and mom bringing it home for me
8. fringing and flocking with Lance and the hot glue gun
9. wearing short cotton socks to be reminded of why long wool socks are amazing
10. getting started making Christmas cheer