The barn's new denizens . . .

. . . don't look much like the old ones.

Settlers of Catan takes serious thought.

My cat sleeping in stuff.

I don't know that Shrimpy has made it on the blog yet. We've had him for almost a year now. He likes to sleep in things, like granola bar boxes,



fancy glass bowls,


wedding dioramas that he knocks off of shelves in order to lie in,


and springform pans (which he fits into quite well).

Kids do Tae Kwon Do

Well it's that time again....

16 days 'til Christmas!

Happy birthday, Luke!

Wishing you fun, and presents, and at least a little bacon.