Well November is almost over and the holiday season is in full swing but for me the biggest sign that December is coming are our rapidly shrinking daylight hours. I try to ignore early Christmas music and decorations but there’s no hiding from the fact that there are only about 8.5 hours between sunrise and sunset today and if there’s cloud cover my outdoor lights might be on all day long… Typically this is when we turn to indoor activities and the first three images are from our latest escape into popular culture. Sunday afternoon was a great time to see Dr. Strange and if you get to the theater early enough you can sit where ever you like. 🙂 I started Christmas shopping (shhh don’t tell Ryan) and am already trying to prepare myself for the inevitable post-holiday read-aloud as he shares every single piece of Star Wars trivia in this new book. All 2500 pieces. We added one final candle to our Etsy shop and I had fun with the new portrait setting on my iPhone capturing summer flowers that haven’t gone to sleep for winter. Speaking of sleep I’ll close the week with a cozy shot of Ryan and Finn relaxing at Grandma’s house after a great family meal. This is the only place where Finn is allowed on the bed and he makes the most of it spending as much time as possible curled up at Ryan’s feet.
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oh wow you started Xmas shopping early! 🙂 I am not even remotely close to starting, just trying to figure out what to get still lol
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Just this one gift, Andy. I didn’t want to forget and if I waited that was a real possibility. 😆
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Good call 😃 lol
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My husband and s-i-l saw “Dr. Strange” over Thanksgiving, but as it was a late show (like 10 pm start) and I was still a bit under the weather, I passed. Will have to catch it elsewhere. I love Christmas, but I always like to wait until after Thanksgiving. I’d planned to start some decorating today, but have been picking up some Christmas gifts, making granola and other things at home, and basically having an afternoon doing home things. Friday will now be my start date. 🙂 I’m ready for snow, but nothing yet, and I’m not a fan of the short days, either. Have a wonderful week and I’ll catch up with you again next week.
janet
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An afternoon of home things sounds like a nice way to pass the time, Janet. 🙂 I hope you’re feeling better now and am happy to hear your Christmas decorating has a start date. I think we’ll begin this weekend too. Enjoy the rest of your week. 🙂
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I am feeling better. Thanks. And I’m enjoying planning gifts and things in my head (and will probably transfer some to paper soon.) 🙂
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What a cozy shot of Ryan and Flynn. Now, a batch of cookies and hot chocolate will make that snugglefest very, very cozy 😉
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Mmmm cookies and hot chocolate. 🙂 Next time!
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Well, you have to add a cat to make Ryan more comfortable 🙂 So, what do you think of Dr. Strange?
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He’s allergic to cats Perpetua but loves them anyway. 🙂 We really liked Dr. Strange and I hope to see it again before it leaves the theater. So much to think about and the special effects were amazing!
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