C'est la Vie: November 2009

After a wonderful Thanksgiving meal, and even better Thanksgiving leftovers, I headed down to Santa Cruz to visit some of my cousins. I mentioned to my cousin that I got a new camera and I wanted to play with the different settings at sunset out on the Cliffs, meaning La Selva Cliffs. So, we picked up a play-buddy for my little cousin because watching the sunset for a 4.5 year old is really not that interesting.

My cousin B on the left with her BFF Jaxon

Little tree-monkey

Future Top Model

Cutie

While they played 'hot lava monster' or whatever the current version is, we looked out over this gorgeous view and enjoyed the fabulousness of our afternoon.

So beautiful and such a wonderful weekend!

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays of the year. Great food, family and friends, and the start of the holiday season!

Over the years the decorating in our house has changed and gradually downsized, especially during the Fall season. But no matter what the occasion, whenever we have company, the table is always set for the season.

This also includes centerpieces for the table and a little festiveness on the side table too.

But of course, the highlight of Thanksgiving is the meal, and after preparing over the past couple of days, I was looking forward to a fabulous dinner!

The first dish is the antipasto, but I forgot to take a picture. My Nonni makes it every year and it consists of green peas, tuna, and celery mixed together with sliced eggs, olives, and sometimes anchovies on top. I am not a fan of anchovies and therefore always ask that they be placed on the side; this year she used shrimp meat as an alternative and it was very tasty. Next we had soup, a crab bisque. My mom alternates between pasta and soup, and the soup was excellent this year!