The end of November and beginning of December seemed to be all about people and food. We enjoyed having lunch with former neighbors Connie and Marla. This shows Lise, Connie and me, but I lost the photo that included Marla and dog Albert.
Lise and I did not get enough turkey this year, so we cooked another boneless breast, making it our third turkey dinner.
Lise particularly loves calzones, and I think this from Angelo’s was one of the best she’s had in this area.
Grandson Nathaniel and Sarah came for a day. I made sure I was near the front door to catch the mirror ritual. Nathaniel will do it by himself if no one is around, but we join in when we are there. When he comes in, Nathaniel raises the hall mirror so that he can see himself. He lowers it when leaving.
The chef brought all the ingredients for double chocolate chip cookies and baked them during the afternoon. What a treat!
All three helped install a Ring doorbell. The gadget takes a video of people approaching the door or leaving a package. I laughed when I wondered who could be at the door and found out it was me. I didn’t hear the tune when I was outside, but it played again after I came in.
Mehrling Muse 
I swear, Sarah and Lise look like sisters!
I’m so jealous I missed National and you got a visit! I’m happy to see he keeps the tradition going with the mirror.
Happy memories are made around food, it’s true!
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Lise thinks she and Sarah share many traits.
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SOO good seeing Lise and Nate and YOU! Keep on enjoying. So glad you can all be together!!!
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Love all those beautiful smiles.
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Everyone looks so good and happy!
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SO pretty looks seeing Lise and Nate and YOU!
Iam so happy to you all together. Beautiful double chocolate chip cookies and baked them. Nice all photos.
Tack care,My friend Anne!
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We enjoyed every minute of Nathaniel and Sarah’s visit.
Do you have relatives who live a distance away?
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Yes, my relatives live far way. we are together enjoyed my niece’s wedding ceremony.
Thanks,Anne!
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How wonderful to have a chef in the family! Looks like some great get-togethers and fab food.
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Nathaniel has a chef’s degree, but right now he is assistant manager of a high-end coffee shop.
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That’s OK as long as he bakes cookies for you. xo
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He cooks a lot in his apartment. Unfortunately it’s 2.5 hours away.
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Three turkey meals! Clearly ya’ll have a love of turkey. Love the mirror photos–wonder how many of them you have posted over the years?
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I’ve lived in this house only 9 years and don’t remember when the mirror ritual started. If I had time, I’d look back through the photos to see.
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An acquaintance looking at the Ring saw a bear eating a turkey they had set outside since the refrigerator was full. Those Ring doorbells are giving us some pretty unusual sightings! I wonder what critters may show up for you?
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Only dog Kacey has shown up on our Ring.
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Thank heavens.
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Nice seeing you with friends and family Anne.🥰
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Things will be quiet for a while now that Lise is back in Denmark.
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Sounds great having a houseful of friends and family!
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So funny – seeing yourself at the door when you are not. LOL!
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