Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We went to Amanda and Ben's house, near Seattle. The weather was terrible on Thanksgiving day. Steph and Dan's usual four hour trip to Manda's took them six hours, due to heavy rain, heavy traffic, and accidents. I didn't even take any pix that day! Manda worked very hard over a few days and made a wonderful feast for twelve!

Amary is getting so tall! Heather sent her this shirt that was Julianna's, thinking it would be too big, but since I was going anyway, she sent it. It's roomy, but she'll probably get two years out of it.

Squeaky is a blue eyed demon! She likes toes! I told her that I was cheating on Sly with her- she wasn't impressed.

Amanda, Amary and Garrett decorated a gingerbread turkey! Amanda had to insist that they not eat the pieces until the turkey was completed.

I came home Saturday. The flight was wonderful, very smooth, and the middle seat in my row was empty so I could spread out a bit. As we landed in Philly it started to rain, and poured for several hours. Tina looked so sad that I sat in Ralph's chair and she sat with me for about ten minutes, which is a first. He'll be home very shortly, and she'll be so happy! Sly jumps on my lap every time I sit down! 

It was such a nice week at Manda's, but it's also nice to sleep in my own bed.
 



 

November!

Welcome to November! And the kitchen still is not totally done! Almost, but not quite. We're missing a couple of pieces of trim, and that should be it. But we're using it, and loving it, and the trim is ordered.

It's looking so good! Right now I have the crockpot going, with kielbasi and sauerkraut in it. 

I also inventoried the cabinets and freezer, so I have an idea of what I have! It's been so long, that I wasn't sure. 

Of course, Sly pix! He's so clingy anymore, always wants to be on my lap.

The new kitchen set is great! It's round, with a leaf to make it oval. The bar stools will match, just higher.

And Winter Impressions just needs the backstitching, and I need the mojo to finish it!

We're spending Thanksgiving with Amanda, Ben, Amary, Garrett, Stephanie and Dan! Not looking forward to the plane ride, but eager to see them all. Heather and Ed are hosting his parents. 

And it's cold! A freeze last night! I guess summer is finally over! Flannel sheet time!