busy day… tidied up from last night’s dinner and started on some healthy turkey soup and dumplings for tonight’s potluck party…

  
had a little time with my girl before they headed out for breakfast with another friend…

  

first time I watched Shadow leave without me…

the party was a great success and lovely to visit with these young people whom we have known for basically their entire lives…

  
the house was full of people, many in the kitchen, having lots of fun…

  
some of the girls visiting… the dumplings and soup were a big hit… and tasty…

  
some story time…

early today got a lovely shot of the pergola along the garage and the lovely sculpture the snow and wind have produced…

 
very full day…