It's the most wonderful time of the year!

Even the members' lounge has a Christmas tree. We went to the Museum of Science as Industry which was displaying Christmas trees from around the globe. This one was in the better-lit and less-crowded members' lounge.

I bought a premium membership here because it includes free parking, so we can drive from garage to garage in the winter without having to step outdoors. It has been cold lately. Brrr. Though today will top 30 degrees!

Miss Rikki is talking up a storm. When her Uncle Ted arrived yesterday, she called him Poppop. Only off by one generation. This morning after being offered quiche for breakfast, she decided to order something different: "Cheese!". This morning she put her own shoes on and when we remarked on it, she said "Shoes on!". (This is her next stage of speech development - linking two words - so we were pleased.)

Saturday we are off for warmer climes and cannot wait.