The holidays

We had a really nice Thanksgiving. We all pitched in so no one person got stuck in the kitchen all day. Those who didn't cook helped with clean up. There are pics of Bruce washing dishes. LOL. And the food was awesome. The bourbon turkey was yummy, the biscuits were fantastic and the flan....oh my, the flan was my most favorite part. After dinner we had the bonfire. Somehow the bonfire has become part of the holiday tradition. We did it Thursday night, right after the big meal because Delaney had to leave early Friday to work. Since we were all so stuffed we didn't cook hot dogs, or even roast a single marshmallow...but it was fun all the same. I have pics but I haven't downloaded the camera yet. I will....

Anyway, Greg and Lori, and Jeanne and Calvin (and all the kids, of course) are coming around Christmas to see Erica while she is home from England. We plan to have us another bonfire then....and food will be part of the deal this time. Not only hot dogs, but Hannia's signature bacon on a stick and full out s'mores too. Weather permitting, it will be awesome.

So tomorrow think happy thoughts for me. I have to go in for a breast biopsy. Apparently 2 mammograms and an ultrasound are inconclusive. Of course I am a little nervous, but not completely freaked out. I feel like its going to be just fine. I am lucky to have access to good care, and besides, worrying won't change the outcome anyway, right?

I hope you all have a wonderful week. I am jealous of those who have commenced the Christmas decorating already. I haven't had the time or the inclination yet. No shopping done yet either. I am leaning towards a Christmas that is all about enjoying family, my daughter being on US soil for the first time in a year, and good food and cheer. It might be a very anti consumer holiday because honestly? We are all so blessed that none of us really needs any more stuff........