It's December already

I never seem to be able to anticipate December coming right on the heels of Thanksgiving....but it does.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving day with family assembled plus a couple of extras. Ken and Colleen were troopers to help or I probably could not have pulled it off. And of course everyone brought something, so there was way too much food, as usual.

Yesterday was Ken's and my 46th wedding anniversary, and we contemplated doing something special......at least go out for lunch or dinner, but the weather wasn't all that inviting, and we chose to stay home and share a steak dinner and a good bottle of wine. All four of our children remembered and called with good wishes, and Ken gave me a gorgeous bouquet of 3 dozen red roses. How special is all of that?

Our calendar is pretty clear up until Christmas week when we have to go to Spokane for our nephew Joel's wedding on December 23. So we will drive over on the 23rd and return on the 24th. Here's hoping the weather cooperates!!

My recovery is going well with the biggest challenge to be able to walk for longer lengths of time. I think I have some nerves in my leg that are still trying to return to normal, hence the discomfort. The physical therapist has me walking with trekking poles which seem to be making a difference. Patience, Helen.

Boredom does threaten once in a while. I would love to be quilting, but since that requires sitting and bending over, I haven't been given the go-ahead yet. So I quilt vicariously by surfing the net and looking for ideas and good buys on patterns and fabric!!!!! This could be an expensive recovery.

We have Christmas music playing, and I am slowly unpacking some of our Christmas items, so tis the season!! Ciao