I was heading out to the hardware store last night and noticed a house on my street had its Christmas lights on.  Any other year I would groan that putting your Christmas lights on during the first week of November is just too early.   However, this year feels different.  Perhaps it’s the idea of celebrating Christmas with my daughter, who is hitting the age when she can begin to involve herself in the festivities.  Or, is it being back home after spending 6 years in Vancouver and getting to spend more time with family and friends?  Either way it should be fun times ahead.

This photo was taken earlier today from my garden.  The rain had stopped after a steady pour during the morning and by chance noticed the rain drops sitting on the roses.