December in My Neighborhood

Hello, folks:

I'm sorry it's been so long since I've posted anything to this blog. It's been a busy couple of weeks, with rare and wonderful visits from Lovely Daughters #1 and #2, gift-shopping, baking, and my attempting to make a ridiculously complicated, involved gift to The Hubby (more on that in a minute).

You've been on my thoughts daily, however, and so I took some photos to show you what December looks like around here. There's no snow, obviously, in Los Angeles, but nonetheless my neighborhood is looking merry and bright.

Please enjoy the photos, and I promise I'll pick up the slack soon.

Early-morning frost beginning to melt

Gate decoration

Liquidambar tree

Gate and wreath

Kugels

Lawn ornament

Red flowering bush

Festive cow

Twinkle light in the grass

Ferns and wreath

Front-porch decor

Snowman and toy tractor

Squirrel

Hanukkah menorah

Pyracantha berries

Snowfolk and Bird-of-Paradise

Won Ton is The Gift-to-The Hubby Project, and I am the bush.

*Sigh.*