Christmas Already?

I am strangely OK with the Christmas holiday creeping earlier and earlier like an Iowan primary. Had a great weekend with the kids hanging out the the ultra exclusive Pheasant Run Inn. It is a very unique experience. (Picture is of the atrium where we had a nice brunch with mimosa's)

On unrelated item I am watching 'Sunrise Earth' on the Animal Planet channel ~ it is similar to the fake fire people would put on their TV's during holiday's. It isn't even relaxing because in the back of my mind I am asking; "why am I watching this?"

Also, if you are at a place that offers 'Hayrides' insist that there actually is 'hay'; for the ride.