Tuesday Tidbits....

This is my last day at work until December 1st!  I am ready for a few days off, and am looking forward to having family and friends around our Thanksgiving table this year.  The grocery shopping is done (though there will probably be a mad dash for something!). I am trying a few new recipes this year. Maybe silly to try without testing them, but they are pretty straight forward.

We enjoyed seeing friends at Judy's 95th birthday party, last Sunday. Her kids planned a great afternoon for her, and the cake was really beautiful - and different from any I had seen before!  The party was held in the outdoor pavilion at our church, and the weather was absolutely perfect for an outside party!

The lovely cake, covered in roses.  

Lots of friends and family were there to celebrate a great lady! 

 Judy, talking to Fr. Ivan, our Assistant Pastor. We love him!

Judy blew out the number 95 candle, then made the first cut.

I am trying to get month-end stuff caught up, at work, since today is my last day to work this week. I am happy to have Wednesday as a vacation day, to get beds made and to start all the food prep. There are several things I can do ahead, which will make Thursday's cooking go much easier.

I get cortisone shots in my knees this morning, and it is past time. They have been hurting so bad for about two weeks now. The good news is, they will be feeling pretty good (better, at least) while I'm preparing dinner and enjoying the kids. 

Thanks for stopping by! I'm counting my blessings already, and they include all of you!  Peace!!