Wonderful Gifts

Lissa sent me these wonderful gifts last week, I was the winner of a birthday contest she ran on her blog as a way of celebrating her own birthday. I chose a couple of books that I am enjoying reading. Thanks again Lissa, you are beyond generous, a sweet friend.

Celebration

Hope all the Canadians had a happy Thanksgiving long weekend. Daughter L got us this celebration cake for our 30th wedding anniversary yesterday. I baked some chicken legs and made stuffing and gravy.

On Sunday we attended the extended family gathering and enjoyed turkey. It was great to see everyone and hear all the latest news.
This year there seems to be a lot of health problems. We can only hope for the best for everyone as the years go by and kids grow up.

In other news, I am pleased to announce I was the winner of Rain's recent cookbook giveway. I am beyond thrilled and excited, thanks again Rain! Her random generator video made winning all the more exciting, seriously. Also I can't wait the see the Williams Sunoma cookbooks.

Beautiful Gifts

I was a recent winner of day 8 of  Lilly's Life 12 days of giveaway:

It was 10 pairs of beautiful MARVEL earrings! It's so fun getting lovely gifts in the mail at Christmastime! Thanks again Dear Lilly!

Yesterday I was at the gym and saw the attendant with a pair of huge pliers cutting through a padlock on one of the lockers.  I had to inquire as I had never seen this being done before.  The poor lady had locked her locker with the keys inside!  Isn't that maddening?  I have a combination lock and hope I don't one day forget the combination.   This lady even had a lanyard necklace off of which she hangs her keys.  Yep, it was inside the locker!