Just Chillin at Home and at Work

If you hang onto something long enough it becomes new again.

 K'nex Big Ball Factory...Christmas present for an uncle....13+ years ago. Fun again for someone new.

 Time to redecorate the work cubicle. A few little things to get me in the mood for the season.

Tale Retold

Imagine if Shakespeare wrote the Three Little Pigs.  This might sound a bit like his.

Open House

 This weekend is "Christmas at Arlington."  Each room in the house is decorated for the holidays and there is entertainment and refreshments. It was a perfect day to take a tour. 

The Greek Revival style antebellum home, located in Birmingham, Alabama, was built between 1845 and 1850. The house was not damaged during the civil war because Gen. James H. Wilson established his headquarters there while he planned his raid on Selma, Alabama to destroy confederate factories and munitions located there.

Merrily, Merrily

I'm trying to get the lights on my Christmas tree.

I've been to the store twice.

Once to buy them.

And once to exchange the ones I bought with white electrical cords for the ones I need with green cords.

And this is after I spent three+ hours getting the old (non-working) lights off my pre-lit tree.

Next time I will buy a new pre-lit tree and be done with it!

Ah....the holiday season is upon us!  ; )

Decorated tree by Google Images

Mine is not yet fully assembled....

Update: The tree is up and the lights are on it!  Now onward to ornament placement. I will get this done!

Gratefulness

There is so much to be thankful for that my heart overflows with it all.  So, I'd like to share some of my blessings with you. May your Thanksgiving be filled with the laughter and love of family and friends.

Thank you Lord for all you have given us!

Random Family Photo Day

Oldest granddaughter with her Irish Step Dance troupe performing at the UAH International Festival.

Aubrey and Gramma

Rachel and Emma

Me and Aiden

My oldest son, Daniel

Avery in Halloween garb and make-up.

Getting a feel for being a leprechaun.

I don't think Emma is a fan.

Can you tell that this one is a mess? 

Ready to Trick or Treat.

Horror At Homecoming....Our 7th Annual Murder Mystery Night

Mayhem High, is in the middle of a winning football season, school pride is running rampant....GO TEAM! Not only is competition fierce on the football field,  but the students are battling it out for grades, popularity, class ranking as well as the coveted title of homecoming king and queen.

 The cast of characters include students and faculty. Principal Simpson, Vice-Principal Patterson, Teach Tanner, Coach Walters and Dr. Talk, the school counselor make up the faculty.

Students attending the dance include Peter Prez, Sarah Social, the organizer of tonight's soiree, Debbie Taunte, Clerical Katie, Bobby Backer, Sally Spirit, Cindy Sensational, Kevin Kicker, Gabby Backer, Larry Lineman, J.J. Smart, Dolly Dancer, Ryan Rival, and Roy Rivers, an alumnus who just can't stay away from the young chicks.

The faculty makes sure Dolly Dancer's attire meets the school dress code. 

Dr. Talk cuts a rug with Dolly. 

Bobby Backer is thrilled to be chosen Homecoming King.

The seniors at Mayhem High think their future is bright....until the unthinkable happens...the homecoming king has been murdered!  Who could have done it?

 

Is there a doctor in the gym?  Does anyone know CPR?  

But sadly, it's too late for Bobby... Why would anyone murder Bobby?  Who could have done it? 

Once again, a good time was had by all while we tried to uncover the murderer.

Seasonal Change is Afoot

My work window on the world needed a change. 

Designed for those moments when it's a good thing to take a mini mental vacation. 

 I'm feeling fall-ish.

Damocles Sword no longer hangs over my bedroom.  

If you enlarge the photo you will see a guy working his way up into the leaves to tie a rope off near the top. 

The tree is on the ground today. but a hawk and numerous squirrels don't have homes in the sky anymore.