Day Three Hundred Twenty Eight 2010

Grand kids Shelby and Elijah and I went to see Disney's 'Tangled' today. It's basically the story of Rapunzel (as in "Let down your hair"). This is Disney's 50th animated film. Shelby and I have decided that it is now our favorite Disney movie. It is so charming, sweet, funny and sad. We loved it! Elijah, on the other hand, spent most of the movie squirming in his seat, asking now and then, "Is it over?" He did laugh at certain things in the movie, but this one just wasn't for him. Shelby and I highly recommend it. 'Tangled' is good clean fun and totally entertaining.

Day Three Hundred Twenty Seven 2010

"I am a big, fat turkey
You can't have my head.
I'll sit with you at dinner.
We'll eat a duck instead!"
~Turkey~Anonymous

Grandson Elijah crafted this pine cone turkey at school. Suitable to use as a centerpiece for a Thanksgiving feast. He enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner today--turkey, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese--and said he's ready to have Thanksgiving dinner again. I'm looking forward to T-Day myself!

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Here are a few fun turkey facts:

Turkey is the only native poultry breed of the Western Hemisphere.
Turkeys have great hearing skills but no ears.
Turkeys can see in colors, have excellent visual acuity and their field of vision spans across about 270 degrees.
Turkeys have poor sense of smell but great sense of taste.
Wild turkeys can fly at a speed of as much as 55 miles per hour over short distances and are good runners with a speed of about 25 miles per hour.
Turkeys are so sensitive that they can drown by looking up while it is raining and can have heart attacks due to sudden shocks.

Day Three Hundred Twenty Six 2010

This might have been a cool shot if only I'd had my fish eye lens centered on my cell phone camera lens. I'll get it right one of these days. Beautiful day, by the way. I wish I had spent more time outside.

Day Three Hundred Twenty Five 2010

This gigantic reindeer was for sale at Santa's Workshop craft show this weekend. I asked hubby Neil to stand beside it just to show some perspective. It was truly large. I'm guessing whoever sells these reindeer delivers it to your house and puts it together somewhere in your yard. After that, I'm guessing you're on your own as to what to do with it after Christmas is all over with. Taking that thing apart and storing it would be a pretty tall order.

Day Three Hundred Twenty Four 2010

What a gorgeous day to sit out on the patio at Starbuck's with daughter Kelly, who treated me to a Caramel Brulee Latte, a most delicious and decadent holiday treat. It's always a sweet treat to hang out with Kelly. Thanks for the latte! Love you!