day 26 ... brothers & baking

today is my brother rob's birthday.  i am so thankful for both of my brothers and the amazing men they have become.  it's so weird to write that, but true.  they have also become great friends.  i am blessed.

i am thankful for hosting friends in my home for meals and conversation ...

today was also a day of thanksgiving prep.  a large apple crisp, over a gallon of pumpkin purée, pumpkin seeds & two pumpkin mousse pies later, i'm calling it a day.  the cranberry relish will wait until tomorrow.  i love getting to create in the kitchen.