If someone asked me to create a perfect holiday, it would go something like this...sleep late, watch a parade, bake delicious pastries, cook wonderful food, nap, watch "Miracle on 34th Street", hang out with my kiddies, eat, groan, sleep.  Oh wait, someone already came up with that holiday.  

My fridge is bursting with food, a rarity these days.  Mr. Turkey is resting comfortably, blissfully ignorant to his fate.  I made the cheesecake yesterday and by Thursday night it will be absolutely perfect and creamy and delicious.  Pumpkin pie for the boy and Irish creme truffles for the girl.  A tiny one man white cake with white frosting for the old man.  Meg is having dinner at Ashley's grandma's house but she'll be over for dinner.  She did not want to miss baby Rylan's first Thanksgiving even though if they are lucky he'll sleep through most of it.  I have two dozen butterflake rolls that just might be enough to satisfy my roll loving son.  All is well in culinary land.  You donkey's!

In non-turkey related news, Asotin is headed to Tacoma Friday for the final playoff game of the 2007 football season.  If they win they will be returning to Tacoma next Friday to defend their state title.  Max is floating on air and at the same time so nervous he can't stand still.  We can't make the trip this weekend but plan on going to state, knock wood.  

Oh and the piece de resistance...I got my Christmas present early this year...a 40 gallon saltwater fishtank complete with two Nemo-style clown fish and two Damsel fish, neon blue with yellow tails.  They are absolutely hypnotic and I can't stop staring at them.  I've wanted a saltwater tank all my life and now I have one and I'm ecstatic.  The clown fish are called Emmit Kelly and Bozo (the only clown names we could come up with, I said marcel marceau but michael insists that a clown and a mime are not the same thing.)  The Damsels are Liz Lemon and Caractacus, named after characters on 30 Rock our current favorite show.  Tonight we are going to Bob's to find a crab or shrimp or other bottom feeder who will keep the tank sparkling clean and amuse us with it's antics.  The clown fish are awesome, they have this wonderful bobbing swim that looks like they are dancing and already I've taught them to follow my finger along the side of the tank and up to the top for a feeding.  The damsels are shy and run to hide in the plants when I approach the tank.  RIght now they are all playing a game of tag and Emmit is it.  It's so soothing and relaxing and adds humidity to the air.  What could be wrong with all that?  I always thought it was too expensive and too time consuming to care for a saltwater tank but so far it's been a breeze.  Knock wood.  I want a seahorse now but have learned that they are happier in pairs and since they cost about $50 a piece that might have to wait.  If I had a bigger tank I could have a puffer fish and a shark...so now I'm dreaming about that.  Thanks Santa Claus.  Delightful...