Alvin Still Wants a Hula Hoop by alophoto

Alvin Still Wants a Hula Hoop

This year I am singing Christmas carols already. I am definitely feeling into the Christmas spirit now as we decorate the house. I survived hosting Thanksgiving...and it went well. And somehow I've volunteered to host both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Both will be low key, but...

It helps that I am not packing, painting and trying to pull off a move and plan a trip south all at once. That was nuts last year. The only stress now is finding me a car.

This is the cute little friend that lives in our backyard and hangs out outside my office window. I see him scurrying around regularly. I captured him on Thanksgiving looking at me all inquisitively. Just got one shot and then he dove into his hidey hole in the wall. He reminded me of this Christmas song and famous chipmunk: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x59kei_alvin-and-the-chipmunks-christmas-s_music
Cute shot and commentary - congrats for hosting a successful Thanksgiving. This was the first year in many that I did not host the holiday at my house and have to say it felt very fun and almost naughty to have had such a fun afternoon simply playing instead.
November 30th, 2014  
@vega The cool thing about hosting is that it forces me to clean the house for a change:). A clean house is nice!
November 30th, 2014  
@amandal LOL - seriously that is EXACTLY what we did for several hours before we went out to "play" - I mean windows, floors, just like we would have for guests. Love, love a freshly deep cleaned house !!
November 30th, 2014  
Alvin is gorgeous!
November 30th, 2014  
Cute Christmas presentation with the accompanying song!
November 30th, 2014  
Cute
November 30th, 2014  
Very cute.
November 30th, 2014  
wonderful
November 30th, 2014  
Ugh! I want to live somewhere with seasons! ...do you think you could send some of that to Los Angeles this year for me? ;)
November 30th, 2014  
OHH it seems that you are the queen of organisation : hosting for Thanksgiving, Christmas and new year's eve...good luck ! ;)
November 30th, 2014  
how sweet and beautiful! I have no doubt that you will host a wonderful fun filled xmas
November 30th, 2014  
So cute!
November 30th, 2014  
Sweet capture
November 30th, 2014  
@cocobella My last full time job was an event manager:).

@roseolivia Hopefully so:).
November 30th, 2014  
Very cute capture. Sounds like you'll have a very busy Christmas 🎄
November 30th, 2014  
A super shot -- he looks so sweet
November 30th, 2014  
Fabulous shot.
November 30th, 2014  
Sweet. Super range of colours too
November 30th, 2014  
superb
November 30th, 2014  
Fabulous capture, they beat a squirrel in the cute stakes. Such a sweet face.
November 30th, 2014  
What a cute little fellow. I imagine Thanksgiving is a great day but Christmas is such a major production that I don't know that I would have the energy for another one at this time of year. Glad that you had a great time.
November 30th, 2014  
Cute! I'm starting to feel the spirit too. My house is decorated (except the tree) and I've done a bunch of shopping. Baking is next on the list!
December 1st, 2014  
I think your chipmunks are cuter than our squirrels.
December 1st, 2014  
Such a great shot, Amanda. How fun to have this little guy in your yard to enjoy. Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving. Good luck with the car shopping. I am sofa shopping. Our Futon is on its last leg. Love Alvin and the Chipmunks. FAV
December 1st, 2014  
Super cuteness :)
December 1st, 2014  
Sounds like a fantastic time was had. Love your little friend :)
December 1st, 2014  
Cute capture
December 1st, 2014  
He hehehe...so cute and he does remind me of that song which is now stuck in my head, thank you very much. I just don't think I can do another huge Turkey dinner kind of thing so close to the last one. I used to, with no problem. (and we have not been home for Christmas much in the last 10 years). We are going to a very causal but delicious I am sure, yummy nibbles and deserts. A lot less work and clean up and will give me more time to engage with the family. Everything can be prepared ahead of time. Love having everyone over, but sometimes so much work does not allow me time to enjoy their company. Even though others will chip in, having a "one and half butt" kitchen (depending on size!) makes it easier to do imyself.
December 1st, 2014  
Glad T day went well for you
December 1st, 2014  
What a little cutie. Sounds as though Thanksgiving was a hit at your place Amanda, well done.
December 1st, 2014  
He's adorable and I love this shot of him with the leaves in the background--too cute and a Fav!
December 3rd, 2014  
awwwwww.... be prepared for holes ALL over the yard
December 3rd, 2014  
So cute.
December 6th, 2014  
Hi Amanda.. :-))) It's been so long since I commented....crazy, crazy month here, but I have been lurking, and thinking about your fab shots, so I am just starting at the beginning, and looking at every photo....sorry to flood you with comments. This little guy is adorable, and great capture!!
December 18th, 2014  
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