December the first..

December the first. Already. Despite the somewhat mild temperatures, the season is already in full swing. Santa has come and paraded down the street, the decorations are up, and the crowds have begun in the malls. Last year I started a new tradition of making my own photo Christmas cards, so this past week I have gone out with camera in hand to start and capture some of the sights around the city in order to have a selection to chose from. I figured I would share a couple with you....