Elf On The Shelf 2015 | Days 10-12

Buddy needed a day of relaxation after all of his shenanigans earlier this month.  He tried to catch some rays with Julie, but it ended up raining all day.  We had to turn on the chandelier in the dining room just to brighten things it up.

Day 10 | Beach Day With Julie

Buddy was his usual busy self on the 11th.  He read the instruction manual and put together a festive gingerbread house.  Unfortunately, he had a few leftover pieces.  😦

Day 11 | Building A LEGO Gingerbread House

Buddy was contained on the 12th.  Not much going on where he was.

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Day 12 | Through The Looking Glass

Will he break out and wreak havoc on the Sullivan household?  Check back to see what he is up to next.

Beautiful Weekend

It was a beautiful Minnesota weekend.  We enjoyed the outdoors with some recreational activities, a little yard work and sitting on the deck enjoying the view.

We have seen many, many blue jays in recent days. This one posed in our apple tree.

Blue Jay

My sunflower is quite spectacular with several blossoms.

Sunny Flowers
Sun Flair

Here’s the view from the trail during my bike ride along the Amity creek.

Amity Creek

Our neighborhood bear stopped to get a drink out of our backyard pool.  He left the inflatable ring deflated.  His claws tore through the cover and made a puncture through the pool.  Luckily the pool water stayed put and Mike was able to patch it.

Bear Evidence
Big Foot

The leaves are just beginning to change color.  Photos of the autumn hues will be coming in the weeks ahead.