There's got to be a morning after

 

Taken outside the window yesterday morning .... 

reminding me that beauty still exists, even in the winter of our lives.

Good morning, friends!

I hope no-one's still hungry?  Excerpting a line from Facebook, "Don't count calories. To feast occasionally is to declare the supremacy of joy over body image."

And declare we did!   I was so caught up (trying to) orchestrate everything in the kitchen, I failed to get many photos.   But you know what?  It was all good.

We yakked and Troy told funny stories.  We so enjoyed getting to know Chloe's cute and charismatic fellow.  (If she doesn't marry JB, I want to adopt him!)

Regrets?  Sure!   

The dogs were total brats .....

Evidenced by the photo below, we totally forgot to put out the croissant rolls. ..... 

Worst?  I forgot to tell my son how handsome the new beard looks.

The candle that wouldn't stay lit!

"Do I get two wishes?"

More than once I remember hearing, "Well, it's a good thing we're family."  There's no standing on ceremony here.

So, my mother's pretty relish trays have been returned to double-duty in my bathroom drawer.

More than usual this year, I dread putting away our Autumn decor. But you-know-what's banging on the door, waiting for its turn to shine.

Here's the rest of that quote/advice I borrowed from FB.  Even tho' it says "Happy Thanksgiving" I think it's pretty good advice for the next few weeks

Bring on the stretch pants!

Hugs,

Myra