DH and I went out for breakfast. Isn't this a pretty meal? Bob's Red Mill 6 grain cereal. S o tasty!

The restraunt is located on a watershed. While we were there, we were priveledged to witness the Christmas duck regatta. There were a couple of seagull wardens helping everyone get lined up properly. And then, in perfect single file, they sailed the length of the pond. There were two little white diving ducks that cavorted and frolicked back and forth under the line, and a couple of hybrid ducks as well. Oh, it was a splendid show!!

Then DH, always leading me on to new adventures, took me shopping at the mall on Christmas Eve day. We got there at 9 AM. The food court was almost empty.

You could have ridden a bicycle through the corridors. We strolled around, bought a couple of books and, for Christmas breakfast, bought a couple of Cinnabons. And suddenly, at 10 AM the crowds hit, clogging the place. We got out.

The rest of the day has been gloriously kicked back and leisurely. And soon we'll open our presents. Merry Christmas!

Here's the tree again. Bare and gray, with scattered showers.