Christmas with the Scots

One my of my favorite holiday traditions is the Scottish Christmas Parade in Old Town.  We were excited to have Grandma join us for the festivities this year.  (We met up with Auntie Bebs post parade too!)  Lots of tartans, bagpipes and holiday cheer.

Grandma, Maura, Jason and his mustache enjoy the parade.

Westies win best dressed.

Bagpipes slowly sooth Maura to sleep.

The airedales are having fun.

And she's out.

Santa and Mrs. Claus close out the parade.

Little Helper

Maura helped me pick up sticks in the back yard this weekend.  Doing wood must run in her blood; she was a natural.

How does this thing work?

Am I supposed to put the sticks in or take them out?

Okay, I think I've got this now.

Mom, I'm trying to work here.

Saturday Night Dance Party

Ah the joys of dance...

And the discovery of dizziness...

Pretty Little Peacock

Halloween was a success at the Tourtellinger house.  Maura happily wore her costume and went to about a half dozen houses trick or treating.  Her first choice was a snickers bar and she held onto that for the rest of the night.

Costume practice before the big day.  Should Hobby Horse trick-or-treat with us?

Anxious to get started on our adventure.

You mean this crinkly wrapper can be all mine?

Fall Fun

We raked up a small pile of leaves for some backyard fun before Hurricane Sandy came to town.  I only caught her eating dirt once.  Mostly she was fascinated with the sticks.

Preparing to attack

Dowsing for water

Dad, wait for me!

Leaves make a great noise

Dancing Queen

She and Daddy have been practicing their moves every night after dinner.

Peek-a-boo