Monday Meanderings - 12.30.2013

On this very next to the last day of 2013, I send you wishes for a happy and prosperous New Year. For us, 2013 was a very good year; I hope it was for you as well.

We even put up Christmas decorations this year. Did too! Here's our tree:

Well, yes, it is only about 3 feet tall. We are all about minimalism this year.

But that's not all! We even put up outside lights this year. The neighbors came over and checked to see if a new family had moved in unnoticed.

We had the entire family here for a few days - always fun, always a challenge to get the 10 of us seated and fed and to find beds enough and to have charging stations enough. It was a great time for us.

You may not have noticed, but finding places that sell photographic film is difficult these days. Even more so is finding places that develop photographic film. You do remember film, don't you? Log this under #stillownqualityfilmcamera.

This was also the year for our quadrennial visit to the movie theater. We saw the 2nd Hobbit movie (we had purchased the DVD for the 1st one). No spoilers here, but never mind about the book. 

Our kids travel long distances to get here, and at this time of the year it sometimes is a problem. Check out this series of text messages from our California kids:

Travel by auto is often no better. Here's a text from our West Texas kids:

Barb and I were blessed by the presence of our family this year. Even more so knowing some of the travel trials and tribulations they endured. Thank you.