So Long Until Next Year, Hartford!

Mark Twain House yesterday, in the late afternoon.

I am leaving Hartford this morning in 5 degree temperature (-15 degrees Celsius).  

Flying back to Naples today, where it is expected to reach 81 degrees (27 degrees Celsius).

Did I Mention That Susie is an Amazing Bargain Hunter?

Susie found this L.L.Bean sled for Willa and Hazel for $30 on an on-line tag sale.

It Was a Great Christmas

 

Lola and Sequoia wanted to know if any of the presents were for them.  Sorry, girls.

Willa loved her pink hat.

Wessel got binoculars and a bird book to identify the birds.

It snowed overnight!  How perfect to wake up to a winter wonderland on Christmas day.

Hazel loved her first Christmas.



And Willa helped with the baking.  (Check out the flour on her nose!)

Merry Christmas!

From the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey in Spain, last September.

Christmas Carols

I was at a neighbor's house for a Christmas party when the doorbell rang.  A large group of other neighbors started singing Christmas carols.  I am always a bit reluctant to show groups
of neighbors who didn't ask to be photographed for a blog, so I ran this through a filter.

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it.

Poinsettia Tree

Hartford's City Hall has a Poinsettia Tree in its atrium during the holidays.

Budget pressures nearly canceled it this year, but some businesses stepped

forward to cover the costs.  Take a good look.  I doubt they will want to keep

bailing out the City, year after year.

UConn Hartford

The University of Connecticut's new campus in downtown Hartford is dressed for the holidays.