November Prep for Christmas 2017

In the Philippines, they start celebrating Christmas in September, really - as evidenced by the Christmas decorations in Rockwell Mall where we frequented in Manila - their justification was that any month that ended in "ber" or brrrr, was cold enough to start celebrating. well the funny thing is that we all know is that the temp in the Philippines rarely drops below 70* and is more likely than not in the 80's - but got to love the Philippino's sense of humor as it is wonderful - goodness! I miss living overseas ....

2017 Christmas tree!! The kittens got right at it .... 

Yup! Classic and expected shot when you have two little girls, two little kittens and a Christmas tree!

Christmas kittens. 

One good thing about a day off our two is that I can get out a bit. I am often drawn to places that might have a bit of a different cultural space and place .... this was at the bathroom of a food establishment I frequent. Nope, absolutely no idea what it says - and it was posted on a bathroom door! I ventured forward hoping it said something like "welcome to our luxurious room of rest! You are  welcome and accommodated!"          

Yup - placelessness and the power of pop culture in the cultural landscape ..... 

And across the street from the McMansion development with their prefab Christmas decor and you will come across places like this - appropriately and effectively decored but without the fabulousness of the commercial ones ... which one is better???

Ada Bomber reading at our Christmas pageant. She did great and is great!