Turkey day

 Here is the story of David's perfectly fried turkey: Ready for the fryer, out of the fryer after about 40 minutes, let it rest for 30 minutes, and carve.  Meanwhile the family waits at the table.........yummmmm.

Maple leaf cookies

The cookie baking in this house has officially begun with these maple leaf look-alikes for Thanksgiving.  Just getting warmed up....many to follow!

Lovely Sunday

We are spending a few days on Kent Island with our Girlies while LisBob are vacationing in Puerto Rico.  Kylie was away at a youth group retreat all weekend while we hung out with Keelyn and Ella and their bears.  This picture was taken at the little beach at the end of their street.  The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is in the background.

Beautiful Mom

I remember being told as a child that 

I looked just like my mom.  I wondered how a little girl could look like an adult?

Now I am the adult and find myself with mannerisms and conversation reminiscent of hers.  Deja vu, for sure.  This is good as it reminds me how close she stays to me and all of us...when she's not busy chatting, people-watching the other angels in Heaven and baking goodies.  I miss you lots, Mom. 

Will at tumbling

We have had the pleasure of being with Will for a few days while Mommy is working at a conference at National Harbor's Gaylord Hotel.  This morning was his tumbling class which he enjoyed immensely.  After that we went to Johnny Rockets, one of his fav hamburger joints where we fed the jukebox nickels and listened to Oldies.

More beach wedding

Kathy and Jack with Don.....nice November beach day....perfect day for a wedding.

Beach wedding

Yep, that's a wedding dress hanging in the pink bedroom.  Our friends  Kathy and Jack are being married on the beach tomorrow and Kathy is using our house to change in.  Hopefully, the rain will stop as Kathy wants to be married on the sand and sunshine would be a great touch.

Me and my dad

Just back from a trip up to Rochester to see my dad.  He is just about the sweetest guy ever!  We have fun together reminiscing about days gone by and I usually learn something new about me or him.  His apartment is full of pictures of his eight great- grandchildren of whom he is very proud and he loves hearing stories of their latest adventures.