Musings of an adventurous empty nest mom on everything under the sun.
Make sure your outdoor light display includes animated figurines & twinkling light strands. Two boys down the way have been WAITING for my lights to go up. Last night I got home from work to see their dad out walking with his boys all around my corner lot as they pointed & smiled with glee... Continue Reading →
Tree ornaments finally done! At this point the pre-lit tree is about only half working so I end up having to string about 5 strands manually on the thing. New tree topper as well since last year's fizzled out. Went with a simple shimmery bow. I love how you can see the outdoor lights from... Continue Reading →
Thanks to my new camera that actually captures the light display rather decently (except for the odd purple glow in the backyard with all the multi-colored lights surrounding it) - here is the 2011 edition of my Griswold-like yard. As always, this was put up in one day. This year my eager helper was Renee... Continue Reading →
I know, I know - it's not even Thanksgiving yet! But...it's dark when I get home now. And I am hosting Turkey Day this year and I want the house to look festive and nothing says festive like LIGHTS! Besides, Alex will be gone at Christmas this year so this is the bigger family event... Continue Reading →
Trees & Flowers & Birds! 