December was a month spent close to home.
As the days grew shorter, the urge to "nest" in place intensified.
As the days grew shorter, the urge to "nest" in place intensified.
We ventured no further than the immediate tri-state area;
in fact, the longest drive we took was to pick up our college student
and bring him home for winter break.
and bring him home for winter break.
Our "empty nest" was now filled with piles of laundry,
but we're overjoyed to have our boy home for five weeks.
There were Hanukkah candles.......
a few light dustings of snow.......
good times with friends.......
and a great deal of action at the bird feeder.
And finally, we said goodbye to 2017 --
a year that will not go down as one of my favorites,
although certainly, there was a lot to be thankful for, too.
Here's hoping that 2018 will be everything we all want and need it to be.
Happy New Year!
Starting the month in a fog, literally, and possibly, figuratively.
Morning light in the living room.
Outdoor plants spending the winter indoors.
Bare branches against a winter sky.
Weekly dustings throughout December.
Feeling blue on the first night of Hanukkah --
our first without Junior GS in the house.
Picking up our boy at college for winter break.
Junior GS lighting the menorah........All is right again!
A spontaneous Hanukkah bush made with gift tags found at TJ Maxx.
Enjoying the glow on the last night of Hanukkah.
Sadie having a lazy day in bed.
New napkins prompt a dinner party with friends.
A bustling bird feeder.
Robins pay a surprise winter visit.
A squirrel on the fence about which way to turn.
Caught in the act.......about to bush-nibble.
An oldie but goodie for Christmas.
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Food shopping for college boys coming to spend the weekend.
Prepping for New Year's Eve.
Welcoming 2018!
