Whatever happened to tinsel?

Just curious 'cause I don't see it on trees anymore. We haven't used it for years: Mom hated the mess and I've had cats for years now, ergo no tinsel. Hmmm.

Today, I went over to my parent's house and Paula and I cleaned, vaccuumed, and mopped in preparation for the party tomorrow. Truly a feat to behold because both us barely clean our own houses. >____<  Afterwards, we hung out for awhile, laughing and talking with the 'rents.

Then, I came home, finished baking and present wrapping (yes, still!), and colored/set my hair.

Tomorrow is brunch with Nay-nay and party/presents in the evening with the entire familia. I can't wait for Christmas Day, when the baking/visiting/drinking will be over. I plan on staying in my pajamas all day, eating chicken pot pies and watching Full Metal Panic. Merry Christmas to me!

It has been cold and rainy here. Not cold enough to ice or snow but still damn nippy!

Also, THANK YOU, ixiepixie!!! I love the art book - it was the perfect gift. *hugs*

Yoikes! Look at the time!

( Possible spoilers for KKM volume 9. )

Also, many thanks to shiroibara  and spinizuey  for the lovely cards!!! *mwah*

Time to get ready for the festivities tonight. Have a very Merry Christmas eve, flist!!!

Front of the house, courtesy of JP: