Sunny and I picked out a tree from the Boy Scouts again this year. They sell Christmas Trees from a school across the street, so we can walk home. We selected a tall and narrow tree, and it fits perfectly in our home. The tree is actually bigger than it looks, I had to run to Fred Meyers twice to buy more lights. We had a lot of fun decorating the tree. We have so many beautiful ornaments!

Sunny and I joined our friends at Jason’s house for Thanksgiving Dinner. Jason had prepared six or seven appetizers and an amazing turkey dinner. He has really become a great cook – dinner was outstanding. After dinner we played a few fun games with the kids. I really cherish the time I spend with my friends.

Sunny and I are planning to sell our condo. To help make the space look larger, we decided to brighten up the condo with a coat of white paint on the ceiling. We started early and painted a thick coat over nearly the entire ceiling. The difference is startling. Our condo shines! Sunny also touched up the walls. Now we don’t want to sell…

After dinner with my family, Sunny and I ate another Thanksgiving dinner at the Daiger’s! Two dinners in one day is one of my favorite things! Laurie is a terrific cook, the turkey was magnificent. I am stuffed!

The Ruiter Thanksgiving at Aunt Alice’s house. Dinner was terrific! I love Thanksgiving dinner – and there is no better way to spend it than with family.

I saw Brandon Sanderson speak at the University Bookstore! Brandon Sanderson is the co-author of the Gathering Storm. Sadly, Robert Jordan, my favorite author, passed a way a few years ago. Robert Jordan was the author of The Wheel of Time series. After Robert Jordan passed away, Brandon Sanderson picked up his notes and continued the story. The Wheel of Time is a fantasy series that spans eleven books. The Gathering Storm is the twelfth book in the series and should end the series. It was fun to hear Brandon speak and I can’t wait to read the book!

Only two days back from our cruise in the Caribbean and it is snowing in Everett! I am not happy about this, but if it is going to snow, I hope it dumps inches. But for now I miss the hot sand in Barbados.

We stopped into a costume store to try on Halloween Costumes. I look great as a blond.

A few of the costumes my coworkers wore…

Carving pumpkins at my parent’s house has become a tradition with our family. We love carving a small army of pumpkins and arranging them on the back porch. They look terrific with all the candles lit. The time we spend together as a family is very important to me.

Thankoween has become a wonderful tradition in my family. Celebrated somewhere between Halloween and Thanksgiving, Thankoween is an excuse to eat two Thanksgiving dinners! And I love to eat! Steven’s mustache was terrific!