Yellow rose bud

Pretty nice day.  Mom felt well enough to do the Ballard trip, a haircut, a walk around the new Bartells which is always entertaining, then a drive - it was good to be out with her.  We are on a countdown to clean the house, pick up the new puppy, Max, and prepare Thanksgiving dinner for about 15 people.  The house likes a crowd so this is good.  I should have requested the week off to prepare but needed to save the time for other things.  This is my favorite holiday and I so enjoy making this meal - will have lots of help and family coming in from California.  Always good.  Hope your weekend is going well.