Flashback to Ava's 8th Grade Graduation

"J" Is for "Jedi"

We caught an early, private screening of "The Force Awakens" last week.

We were seated in Row J, which stands for.....

A selfie of me and Ava, the last photo ever taken of me without having seen the movie:

And, celebratory margaritas afterwards:

Miscellaneous

Thanksgiving Guests

Indy and Gatsby had a Thanksgiving holiday visit from their Richmond cousins: Wesson, an Alaskan Malamut, and Ruger, a six-month old Great Pyrennes puppy. Yes, the puppy is the same size as year-and-a-half old Gatsby.

Aerial view:

Lounging inside:

Last Warm Sunday of Autumn....

....most likely. Spent the afternoon in the sun with a good book and a best friend.

Red Belt First Degree

Ellie and I passed our Red Belt First Degree test this afternoon.

Halloween Decor

This novel was so long, it killed me: