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 Even with the pandemic going on, there's so much that I'm thankful for! I'm thankful for:

- Our health and my family's health
- A challenging, but rewarding, job
- Enough in the bank that we don't have to stress about paying mortgage or having food on the table
- living in a beautiful city in a house with more than enough space to spread out during COVID times
- A wonderful, supportive, fun family (even if some of you are far away!)
- Good friends nearby we can quaran-team with
- Technology that lets us keep in close touch with family and friends we can't see in person

The list can go on and on! 

I'm also thankful that we had a super awesome Thanksgiving meal, even if the turkey skin turned black and we caused the smoke alarm to go off 3 times (!). The food was delicious - the turkey was smokey (but not too smokey!) and moist, the ribs and brisket were tasty and tender, the stuffing was mushroomy goodness and we had two terrific desserts that were even better as breakfast the next morning. 

How was your Thanksgiving?

Getting the turkey ready for the smoker!


Busted open this bad boy. I miss Southern Oregon wine tasting!



Festive holiday salad 

woops! blackened turkey. Actually though, we just took off the skin and it was great!

Same with the brisket! It was actually really really good!

Thanksgiving with our Quaran-team.

I made Grammie's apple pie!

Kathy made Pear Tarts!

I think you have someone on your face, Nora!

Thankful for these two goobers

Thanksgiving selfie

The best part is the day after Turkey jook. SO GOOD.





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