My apologies to those of you who are tired of Christmas-themed posts, but don't come back until January 1st because around here we ride the Yuletide right on through to the end of the year.  This is because I love Christmas with all my heart.  As I've mentioned, I think people are more like they should be at this time of year (except in parking lot etiquette and financial responsibility).  In general, we are more open, generous, and joyful.


This time of year, we are also more likely to FREEZE when we attempt a family outing.  We had an ice cold night of fun at the River of Lights last night.  Yes, we did check the weather forecast before venturing out.  No, we did not remember what "Feels like: 10 degrees"...actually feels like.  Brrr!!!


In the end, Frank and Little Scout camped out inside while Hurry and I scuttled around to glimpse the spectacle of lights.  Hurry loved it and didn't want to leave.  His face was a frosty perma-grin, as documented below.

Hurry has turned singer/songwriter on us this holiday season. He’s been making up all kinds of wacky songs set to Christmas music, or sometimes to no recognizable melody. He belts out his original lyrics (such as “Baby girl, you are cute like a kiwi fruit and you like to sit in your swing and laugh and here is your pacifier...”) and then he always finishes off with the word “Endinnnnng!!!”

Last week he was playing with Rudolph toys, enacting lots of blissful Christmasy scenes. Then the ninjas attacked, and my new favorite Hurricane song was born: “You better watch out, you better not [shout], I’m tellin’ you why...   Ninjas!  ...Endinnnnng!!!”

A ninja aided by North Pole magic = the ultimate sneaky, efficient & cheerful fighting machine.