There WERE altercations with Joey, Edward's dog, but everyone survived, even Wiener.
This time of year always makes me a little sad for several reasons - Tom isn't here; all the decorations go away and everything looks "naked" for a while, and the presents aren't a secret any longer. The anticipation is sometimes more exciting than the reality.
This is a picture of the castle at MK. It is so beautiful and adds so much to the holidays. Bob and I took a "holiday" tour of all the hotels and decorations. There were some decorations that I had seen for the first time. Everything is so lovely this time of year. I enjoyed the tour.
For Tom's "40th" birthday, we had dinner at the one of the resort restaurants overlooking one of the parks. I had all sorts of his baby things on the table, booties, pictures, pacifier, etc. Charles bought him a birthday hat that lights up, and we all sang "Happy Birthday." I think we embarassed him enough. He seemed to enjoy it. I haven't received any photos that were taken, but I'll put them on when I do received them.
A friend and I are starting a new "organization", for lack of a better word. We are calling it - "Pay It Forward." I saw a great show on Oprah that inspired it. You simply help someone you don't know with something they need. It doesn't have to involve a lot of money, like hers, but just some sort of kindness to someone you don't know. It would also work with people you do know. Basically, you see a need and help someone. I will be reporting from time to time as we are given the opportunities.
I urge everyone to try it. It's amazing how great it makes you feel.
