1. Freshly made apple cider from a stall in Pike Place Market.
2. Getting ready for an afternoon stroll around the neighborhood.
3. Our Maple tree standing tall in front of our house.
4. What is it about early afternoon shadow pictures that I love? It's so whimsical. You can almost make out Mandarin's kitty-cat hoodie ears.
5. Pink Balloon flowers makes those shy dimples POP!
The gears of Christmas is in full rotation in our household, putting a halt to pretty much everything else - including posts that I've lined up about our Thanksgiving trip. Our petite Christmas tree is on its second year and has recently survived the huff and puff of our little girl, who not only stands in front of it with the finger pointing "wow" but who, out of curiosity (and who can resist shiny ornaments, really) pulled on an glittery ribbon that ultimately sent the entire tree crashing down.
Timber?
Nonetheless, the tree survived and is now cautiously cordoned off by a coffee table and a cajon. I'm still keeping my eye on Mandarin, the shiny silver reindeer ornament beckons her and I wouldn't be surprised if she learns how to climb over if only to pet or lick it.
