Day 176

176/365, originally uploaded by Aaron LaRue.

It never feels like Christmas when I'm at school. 

I chalk it up to the fact that there are no decorations. Sure, there are a few houses in IV that put up lights, but it can't compare to coming home to a neighborhood that sells out for the holidays. I am instantly reminded of that every time I come home for the break. I was up at Kyle's house taking some pictures today, and his parents, Selma and Kelly, are like the rest of the neighbors -- they go big for Christmas. 

This guy caught my eye. Selma set him up in their formal living room, and I saw him as I was walking down their stairs. He creeps me out, I've never met an inanimate object that could stare into my soul. I had my 430ex II on my camera, so I just bounced it off the ceiling and snapped away. I'm all for Christmas decorations, but this thing gives me the heebee jeebees!