Happy Christmas, my loves!

after all of the bustle of Christmas Eve,
my sister Michelle and I
sat in silence
in front of the fireplace
with the Christmas tree lit.

so much peace.

Jesus Christ .Emmanuel. "God with us"

Yes!! He is!!!!

finals week

is over tomorrow!
I have a photography & Spanish final left..

I fly out of Dallas the 17th..

my friend Olivia {from South Korea}
is visiting me in San Diego from the 22nd-25th

my friends Meredith, Austin & Harrison
are visiting after Christmas, for about a week and a half

couldn't be more excited!!!

photography by Meredith Richey