Christmas Report. Dad & I had a wonderful Christmas with friends. First, we enjoyed dinner and holiday cheer with Linda, Yalda, Olivia and Yalda's friend Tanya. We had a feast with ham as the centerpiece and more side dishes than could be managed in the oven. Of course, it was all topped off with a homemade pumpkin pie - creamy and luscious.

On the way back, we stopped in at Jo-Ann & Jonathon's and enjoyed some time with them. Jonathon & Aurelia had made an awesome less-sweet pumpkin pie where the flavors of the spices and pumpkin popped out and were recognizable rather than the usual too-sweet flavor clouding the taste. Another Christmas has whizzed past, but we enjoyed it from end to end.