[Quiet Man Cometh]

I'm visiting my dad and step family for Christmas and January this year. Means a relatively quiet celebration this year, minus the 2 year old. We only had 9 people. There were 28 at dinner back down south where I would normally be. I kind of miss the massive gathering but I make a point of alternating years up here and down there, so it's one less holiday decision I have to make.

I got a sewing machine for Christmas. Sort of a curious gift, but my family gathered from my facebook that I've been experimenting with sewing. I'll have to learn how to use the thing, since I've only ever worked by hand, and never with any proper stitches. If the fabric holds together, it's good enough for me. ;)