home for the holidays!

It has almost been 24 hours since I've been back in cozy washington and am so happy to have 3 weeks stretched out in front of me with no classes to think about, no papers to write, and lots of family time on the horizon!
Austin and I spent the day together while the parents are up shopping in Seattle for xmas. We made sugar cookies and decorated them very festively and even brought some over to Megan while she babysat next door. We watched The Santa Clause and both fell asleep ;) and then ordered take-out from the club. Nana even stopped by to dropped off a plate she borrowed and we got to catch up! It is so nice to be in house that is so ready for the holidays. Christmas time just doesn't seem as christmas-y in california. I need the cold air, big red bows and gold ribbons, and a real 9-ft lit christmas tree to make it feel like my favorite time of year. Our house is full of wreaths, christmas lights, and santa sculptures and I wouldn't want it any other way.
Side note: I made Megan take me (I am without car for the break, my baby spending the holiday in redlands parking) to Barnes and Noble this morning to get Eclipse. On to book three!! I have been waiting to read it for two weeks because of finals and what not so I really could NOT wait another day without it. Mom and Megan are going to start on the vampire love saga as well and I know there going to understand my obsession when they experience it for themselves.
Tomorrow we're going to see The Christmas Carol and have a family dinner at the club, i'll most likely be half way through Eclipse by then (well no, but i'm emphasizing the obsession) It feels amazing to be home and I can't wait for all of our holiday traditions that are quickly approaching!!!♥