Quick visa hop that was less exciting than planned.

I was gifted a plant, and these guys show up.

Don’t mess with my baby trees, dudes.

I was feeling my red lip & Star Wars combo today.

(A modicum of perceived) freeeedom – DH got his license and wheels back today.

Sooooooooo … I forgot to take a picture yesterday.

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DH spends all morning tearing the house up looking for his work knife.

I open the cabinet to put Thanksgiving dishes away and get assaulted by some Irishmen.

Happy Thanksgiving, all!

This year I am thankful for the new chapter DH and I have had the good fortune to have started and the wonderful new friends we got to celebrate with.

This year’s spread:

Appetizers: veggie plate, lemon Parmesan dip, pistachio crusted goat cheese balls, Ritz crackers and homegrown watermelon from one of DH’s coworkers.

The Main Event: Roast Doha chickens with arugula, pine nuts and raisins.

Sides: Brussels sprouts with Parmesan, Roast green beans with French fried onions, fantastic mashed potatoes brought by a friend, onion gravy, roasted garlic mashed cauliflower, roasted baby onions & Brussels sprouts with bacon.

Desserts: apple tartlets, low carb strawberry and almond parfaits, and unfortunately not pictured chili brownies brought by a friend.

Also not pictured: a huge basket of bread, cranberry jelly, and drinks out the wazoo.

I’d say it was a success. I’m ridiculously full.

Hanging out at the local “strip” for dinner.

They can’t all be beach days –

This picture might not be sexy to you, but to me it means I get to serve my favorite vegetable on Thanksgiving. I’ve looked high and low for these babies, and had almost given up hope for them happening this week!