Day 1447: NCIS all day

Gibbs' rule number 9: Always carry a knife.  I never carry a knife, but I could watch NCIS all day and and today we nearly did.  Decorating, NCIS, vacuuming, NCIS, beads up on tree, more NCIS.  DiNozzo's rule #3 Never underestimate your opponent.  My opponent: time.  There just isn't enough to do everything I want to do.  So, I know I shouldn't watch any tv.  Rule 51: Sometimes you're wrong.  But sometimes you have to rest and veg out.

It was hard to sleep because I was thinking about all the applicants for student leader. I figured out a solution that will be fair, but painful for all those who will have to wait another year.  It's very encouraging that so many wish to backpack.

The house is full of food, clean, decorated and ready for our family Christmas.  Now, it's time for fun and relaxation!

First snow! 

It's taken weeks, but we finally finished the Arches puzzle, 

just in time to clear the table for family meals.