Another day in the life....

Another warm morning like yesterday.  48 degrees, no breeze and cloudy.  I walked over to the lake and walked around it but didn't walk on the upper path which is about a half mile less than if i took the upper path.
Not all that many people around the lake this morning.  I'm sure it's because of Christmas and people are just busy doing other things.  The people i did see are the regulars who have to get outside to walk. : )

I passed up my street on the way home and walked down the road a bit to one of the  paths and walked down there a bit and over the footbridge in the picture.  I didn't see anyone at all down the path.  I actually like when i don't see anyone along my paths.  I like being out there alone.
It was a quiet uneventful walk but i felt good to be outside walking.
I walked 6.9 miles.

Sunrise 7:23

Sunset 4:48

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I really enjoyed the cookie exchange last night.  18 women showed up each bringing 2 dozen cookies, the recipes for them, some extra food for us to eat, a gift for the gift exchange and a container to bring home a sampling of cookies.  It was held at Rosemary's house who has a beautiful home and was able to accommodate all of us easily.  I think she said this was the 5 year that the cookie exchange has been at her home.
We all voted on the cookies in various categories and the winners got blue ribbons.  I ate too many cookies when trying to figure which ones to vote for.   I mean how can you vote on a cookie if you haven't eaten it!!
The gift exchange was fun.  One person at a time picked out and opened a present.  The next person either got to steal a gift already opened or pick a wrapped one.
I left home at 6:30 and got home a little before 10:00.  Ken was glad when i got home so he could eat a few cookies. : )
I had a great time and already look forward to next years exchange!!

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Ken took the day off from work to do his Christmas shopping.  He was already gone by the time i got back home from walking.

While he was out, i wrapped up the few presents i bought for him the other week.
I did a few things around the house and now i'm about to have some lunch.

Later when Ken gets home, we are going to go to the movies this afternoon, pick up a bite to eat somewhere afterwards  and then take a drive through the Symphony of Lights that is held every year at Merriweather Post.   We went years ago and haven't been since so thought it would be a good year to go again.  I'm hoping to get some good pictures.

Should be a nice afternoon and another nice evening awaiting me.

I hope you are enjoying your day as well.

A smile from me to you.

Happyone : )

Maybe Christmas, "he thought, "doesn't come from a store.

Maybe Christmas........

Means a little bit more."

~ Dr Seuss