I've been wanting to post these great pics of the fall colors here in Austin.

For the second year we went to The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's evening of Illuminations. Three thousand luminaries light the paths of the center. Music, holiday treats, and beauty make this a wonderful holiday tradition.
We also enjoyed the company of Dana, Colin, and Baby Addison this weekend. Rhett cooked a delicious dish of chicken pancetta and the kids exchanged gifts. It was a wonderful evening.

December 21st-First Day of Winter

Winter is the time for comfort, for good food and warmth, for the touch of a friendly hand and for a talk beside the fire: it is the time for home.- Edith Sitwell

Quick Update

1. Zoe can sing The Twelve Days of Christmas.
2. It's freezing in Austin tonight!
3. I'm hooked on Showtime's Dexter. I can't wait for the final episodes!
4. Some how I'm reading Twilight and loving it.
5. Amanda welcomed a very tiny baby boy, 4lbs 9 oz, the day after Thanksgiving. Celebrate!
6. Henry is still the world's cutest baby.