This is always a really busy time of year.  Armour was born on the 23^rd (not the worst of the Birthday Lottery – but almost.  I think the worst birthdays are the ones that fall either from 26-30 December or 2 -5 January.  Those poor folks have to squeeze in a celebration right after huge holidays and not on a holiday.  Bummer.

Anyway, Arms turned 34 yesterday…which just means that he’s one year away from being at the age when he really needs to know what he’s doing (I mean, wasn’t JFK a Senator at 35?) and about 6 years away from my age, which officially means “Welcome to the last half of your life”. 

So – enjoy this next year, Bro.  Love and Respect from Tampa.

And then, of course, there’s Christmas. One of my favorite times of the year. I’m thankful for a husband who understands and respects the “reason for the Season” and who wants to go to church to give thanks “for all we’ve been given, and the life we’re livin’.”

We’re headed to Mom & Dad Silkman’s for dinner and it will be a great one. I volunteered to cook the main event…which will be a 4-rib Prime Rib and a Roast Goose with lots of sides, and there’d better be – since we expect a fairly big crowd.

I’ve been working this list for a couple weeks, now…and now it’s execution time.

John’s mom is an artist when it comes to desserts – and his dad is actually the Christmas decorations Guru (don’t worry, I’ll take lots of pictures and probably post on Boxing Day) – so I don’t have to decorate (I’m Grinchy that way) and get to do what I like – which is cook but not bake.

Mostly, though? I’m thankful for life, limb, and being in my own country for Christmas.

Love y’all.

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