Merry Christmas, my dearest darlings!
May your day be merry and bright, may your hearts be full, may your every wish have come true, et cetera and soforth.
My family went to Mass at the gorgeous Basilica, exchanged gifts, and enjoyed my mom’s amazing homemade lasagna for dinner (along with PLENTY of red and sparkling!) last night, and today we're off to (FINALLY) see "The Last Jedi” - we always see a movie on Christmas Day! This year, more than ever, I'm treasuring our traditions...they seem extra-sweet when home is so far away.
A few things I'm extra-grateful this year:
- California weather
- California wine
- roommates who make me laugh
- friends who have stayed in touch
- a remarkably challenging and fulfilling job
- these two
- these two
...and YOU!