Thanksgiving weekend is simply fabulous. I love the realization I always get on Friday: “I still have two free days left! Wahoo!!”

Plus the weekend is full of amazing vittles… Turkey and cranberries, sweet and normal potato dishes, green bean casseroles and yummy dinner rolls, pies and cookies. Yum!

This weekend was even better than normal because the Lawton family celebrated my birthday a week early. Though I don’t exactly love eating birthday cake and pumpkin pie on the same day, getting gifts and blowing out candles is always an acceptable activity — even if it’s on Thanksgiving. I got a super soft pink robe and jammies from my folks and husband, and music from my siblings… Joni Mitchell, Travelogue; Sigur Ros; and Radiohead, Hail to the Thief. If any of my family is reading this, THANK YOU! I’m feelin’ the love.

I hope all of you, my dear friends, are have a great weekend as well. ‘Tis the season!