Thanksgiving 07

We enjoyed a restful 4-day weekend together for the Thanksgiving holiday. Rob and I prepared a fabulous meal which consisted of a smoked turkey from our grill and all of the traditional sides. We were pleased to be joined by our friends the Mramors, the Aubles, and Rob's coworker Salah. Miss Lilly (16 months) enjoyed playing with everyone, eating turkey and being herself.

It always amazes me how long it takes to prepare the meal, yet takes minimal time to eat it! The hit dessert of the day was a chocolate and peanut butter tart. I made it from a recipe from Fine Cooking magazine. It was basically a gigantic Reeses peanut butter cup. YUM!

For the rest of the weekend, we finished many projects around the house, watched our share of movies, enjoyed the cooler (75 degree) weather and cooked yummy meals. We both tried not to work on work things at all, though it was tempting. Four-day weekends are definitely appreciated around here!

Trip to Kansas November 2007

We hadn't been home to Kansas since Lilly's 1st birthday celebration in July. During this trip home, we were able to spend time with some of the Zienkewicz's from Pennsylvania: Great-grandma Marie and Great-aunt Donna, my family, Rob's immediate family and close friends.

The trip was made even more fun by a visit from Andrea Lovelace and her two little ones. Thanks for driving all the way from Springfield, Andrea! We were also able to meet with Carrie Howard and Gina Hart... two of my friends since childhood. Rob was able to meet his buddy Steve Loehr (Chopper to many of you) for a beer or two.

Of course, let's not forget there was plenty of quality shopping time spent with Nana, Aunt Amy and the girls. We visited many of our favorite specialty stores.

As always, the trip was too short.
We look forward to part of my family (Mom, Amy and the girls) visiting Phoenix for Christmas.
Until next time...