Leaves, Leaves, and More Leaves

 Autumn!  I love it AND dread the mess it makes.  I hosted a Christmas party on the 3rd and this is how the yard looked after my sweetie finished cleaning it up.

Holiday Red Hats

 It's that time of year again --- when Red Hats gather to celebrate the wonderful holiday season.  I look forward to it each year and this year was no different.  I have struggled to attend Red Hat events this past year and hope to get my own schedule a bit more under control next year.  Did I say that last year?  It is entirely possible.  At any rate --- come along with me to share in this event.

Zoo Lights 2022

 A few years have passed since we visited the Dallas Zoo during Zoo Lights.  The whole "drive-thru" thing wasn't my cup of tea, BUT, this year it's back to walking and we are off to enjoy the lights.  Come along for some fun eye candy.  Not many live animals (although we did see a few) but some great exhibits to get one in the Christmas mood.   Having a turtle start things out is just perfect, right?  We are still in the parking lot and just a few steps away is this tiger.  Love this already.

6th Annual Cookie and Ornament Exchange -

 I am in shock that this year will be the 6th Christmas Party.  Time just zooms by each year, but this is something I really look forward to.  Let me share the process leading up to the party AND all of the fun of the actual day.  Come along and enjoy.

July - I'm already thinking ahead.  I have picked out the make and take ornament and ordered green buttons.  In September I realize that that will not be enough and add some red ones to the plan and await their arrival.

Christmas 2022 in our Home

 November 27th and it has begun!  Are there more totes than before?  I've determined that each one will be thoroughly gone through this year and the items that are no longer used will leave.  It's a plan.

Postmodern Jukebox Date Night - Dinner and Concert - Majestic Theater

 Several months back, I noticed that Postmodern Jukebox was returning to Dallas with a Christmas show and mentioned to Mister that I would love to go.  Soon after, he sent a calendar item to me that showed we had tickets for tonight.  Swoon.  Now, the evening has arrived and I'm stoked.  This seems like the BEST way to spend Black Friday.  Although the concert is not until 8, we are downtown around 5:30 and enjoying the sights and sounds.  You cannot believe how many birds are in those trees.  Goodness, it sounds like thousands.

Happy Thanksgiving - Abliene with Jen and Josh Bday

 Once Mister finished work for the day, we hit the road to Abilene.  A little over three hours later, we have arrived and dinner is served.  We are starving and homemade chili hits the spot perfectly.