The Thompson Family

How did it get to be December? What happened? I feel kinda like this Santa, needing a stiff dirty martini and a change of pants. I can totally relate to screaming Dougal-Baby Scott and dumbfounded Little Dell (photo circa 1967). "Wha Happan?"

It's only 21 days till Christmas, and I am so not ready for it. Trying to get in the spirit, but it is slow coming. Maybe soon, hopefully soon... Nora is really helping, with her advent calendar excitement, and her pink twinkle lights in her room (not white or multicolored - they had to be pink). I bet after this weekend, it will really kick in. Crossing my fingers.

Nora and Daddy Dell watching Star Trek (the original series). Nora says, "This reminds me of when Daddy was a little boy." Dell refers to his compendium book and says things like, "William Shatner's daughters are in this episode." Wow. Amazing.

But honestly, it is absolutely awesome to see Nora sharing the experience with Dell. She actually asks to watch Star Trek with him. And she gets it - the plot, the characters, everything (well, maybe not the "cheesecake" aspect - hopefully!). View more photos on Flickr.