The cold day dawned with a blue sky but still at noon, it was -4 degrees. Not a great day to be frolicking outside. A much better day to take a nap in the warmth of indoors!
Here is what happens when your champagne sits on the rail next to the hot tub in -8 degree temperatures. Janet brought in the ale to warm up a bit!!
Dinner was a bit stressful for me. The undercurrent stress of a potential call that I might have to run off for caused a bit of anxiety. Sorry Mike. I was a grump until it all got put out on the table and I could sit and sigh with relief! I have been on duty two of the three years we've carried out this tradition. It is better to not be on duty. Plus I missed a lot of amazing and delicious wine. Although I am pretty sure Todd drank my share!!
Salmon on top of fresh sautéed spinach, a dollop of white grits, and topped with a caper cream sauce. A nice salad and a charcuterie board of goodies started us off in style. How did we end that meal? With some of Janet's cannoli desserts, of course! A fine meal to the end of 2018.
And finally a note of thanks. Thank you to all who have reminded me, once again, how incredibly blessed I am to be supported by so many people who love me and call me daughter, sister, inlaw, wife, and friend. Your generous gifts - things and words - have overwhelmed and humbled me. I am sure I am not worthy of all this, but I thank you and want you all to know how very full my life is because of you! The word gratitude does not even come close to how I feel as this holiday season comes to a close. What a wonderful feeling to begin this New Year!! Thank you All!
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