Absolutely no excuse!

Has it really been 6 weeks since I last posted? That seems to be a common theme for me lately. I'm enjoying the time I have so much that some things get pushed to the side, although, I have been posting at least once a week on the food blog. Also, some people use this forum as an online diary, and they absolutely should, it's a great format, but exposing all my thoughts for everyone to see is really not me.

Having said that...let me find a place to start.

Thanksgiving was fun. It's always nice to see family, which doesn't happen as often as it should, especially now that the kids are older and closer to leaving home. We went to an authentic sushi place with Philip and Yasuko. I'm hoping during Easter weekend we can hit Aldo's. Their major remodel is almost done, it's been over a year now, and I know they're looking forward to it. Joe's mom and dad are doing well, a little older and slower but no major health problems. His brother Richard and wife Ann are also doing well. They are still adjusting to life with teenagers and haven't really learned to roll with it yet. Their kids are great, as are all our nieces and nephews. I love seeing how they are all growing up, becoming independent of mom and dad, forming their own unique personalities.

We stopped at the Vacaville outlets on the way to the Bay, looking for Jessica's birthday present. We also looked at the local mall but it seems real leather is out and "pleather" is in. What's the point?? The cow is dying for steak anyway, just make a jacket out of it. Besides, real leather looks much better and cuts the wind.

The Christmas season is upon us. That means Boy Scout Troop 59 is having their annual tree lot. Our last shift is this Sunday, selling trees from 9-2. I'm glad to get it done early this year. Our cooler summer has morphed into an even colder winter, so I don't exactly relish the idea of selling trees in three weeks.

New kitten is fitting in nicely with Bailey and Sisko. He's much more of a lap cat than Sisko, and somehow finds a way to sneak under the covers every night. But it's so cute how can we get mad???