Almost every year, until I started hauling off to fun places on the opposite side of the globe, my Dad and I would pick an evening and go Christmas shopping together in Freeport, ME.  Shopping was followed by a hearty dinner...

Mom didn't realize it at the time, but our overnight at Harris Ranch was the last night she spent in the Chief.  It turns out.... despite not being able to shower daily and wash her hair every Tues and Fri...

The kids and I took off for the local park this morning.  Before we left, Evie was heartbroken to leave 2 new little friends.  To be clear, those friends were already off on an adventure with their parents... they were...