1. Hunkers down in a new fleece blanket.

2. Cozies up to a computer monitor (while watching colorful bubble screensaver).

3. Nestles in a pile of vintage clothing meant for the wash.

4. Gets toasty under the wee halogen lamp (while ignoring the mess).

I hope wonderful Thanksgivings were had this past weekend!  I seriously think I gained a pound or 2 from the abundance of good food.  We also had our 2nd “non-reception” with my husband’s side of the family - so fun!  I’ll have to do a wedding reception post soon.

We returned from Texas on Monday, woke up Tuesday with very sore throats.  We haven’t been motivated to do much of anything (hence the late post) although I did make an appointment to see the doctor today.

Here is a picture of Spoo Kee being, well, spooky.  He does this thing where he’ll be staring at you from afar, be it from the hallway (as shown here), the dining room or kitchen.  Even when he’s hungry oftentimes he’ll just sit patiently within the path to the kitchen and not make a peep.   Just sit there, proper-like, and stare at you or into space.  What do you think he’s thinking?

Yea, that’s right,  I’m looking at you.  My mom is running around (per usual) getting ready for somethin’…oh yes, Thanksgiving.  Something you humans do here in the U.S.  Not sure what it’s all about though people are generally happy and lazying around - my kind of holiday!  The best part: a huge roast bird.  BIRD. Leftover….bird!   Sheesh, makes me sleepy just thinking about it.

I mean, really, really sleepy.

Dim the lights, will ya?

Wake me up when the turkey’s ready.

*lick*,

spoo k.

Most of my family photos are at my parents’ house, but the last time I was there I took a few home with me, including this one of my Uncle’s baptism back in the 1950s; it’s the only picture I have with Grampa in his Navy uniform.  Isn’t he handsome?  He was a WWII vet along with his older brother.

I love everything about this photo - it’s clarity and inky dark colors, Dad looking down at his hands, apparently too shy to smile for the camera.  My Great Uncle looking confident in his bowtie and jacket.  The priest holding looking at my baby uncle.  I never met my Great Grandma but I like her jacket.  Of course, Grandma is simply adorable in her hat, red lipstick, coat and white gloves.  Those star brooches too!  Both my grandparents have passed on and I really miss them.

Anyway, if you have the day off - enjoy!  Regardless, I hope you all are having a lovely day.