Elves

We had some fun little elves drop by our house this Christmas season. I found banana bread outside the door and a cute little box of Andes mints tucked in the wreath. The neighbors brought treats and my Korean neighbor makes the BEST egg rolls every year. The person that does Joe's books gave the kids veggie tales movies and us a lovely restaurant card! My boss sent a fun package including this strange pillow that is the perfect thing for laying on the couch and watching TV and for me being a side sleeper. It looks just like a giant goldfish cracker and I had to wrestle several family members to keep it. We always get the left over swag from the conference and Jacob snagged the portfolio and Catherine grabbed the bag. Aaron, who arrived late on the scene asked about his early Christmas gift. I told him he got the bubble wrap and Cora got the box. They both had a great time. I also learned that Amazon doesn't just sell books. HaHa thanks Catherine (boss lady Catherine that is) I now have a beautiful marble rolling pin that I used tonight and several other little goodies :)

Of all the elves, the one named Bob really out did himself. He went up to visit family in Wisconsin and found this great grocery store that lets you build your own baskets. Yummy Wisconsin cheeses, fresh fruit, this amazing pretzel dip and he knows me - dark chocolate melt aways. Then being a man he tossed in some meat. An enormous ham and the biggest shrimp I've ever seen. But if you give meat to Joe (I just thought of that commercial, 'maybe it is a box of meat') you have to balance that with none other than this................

Cheesecake Factory cheesecake. I ate one piece and I think I became a diabetic. It is good and very very very rich. Luckily it freezes well!

Thanks elves and Merry Christmas!