Four days of Happy Birthday

I am just coming down from a birthday high.  We got home after midnight last evening and what was waiting on the counter was a special birthday pie from my niece Nancy and her husband Danny. Nancy has blessed me with these pies before but this one is a knock out from Miles Farmers' market in Solon, Ohio.  This one is an apple pecan salted caramel delight.  Now Andy was happy to see me after four days of my partying in New Orleans, but he was especially happy to open the box of pie when I got home.  He had a slice before bed, but I was dog tired and hit the hay. I will enjoy a warm slice some time today with a fresh pot of coffee.

This celebration in New Orleans for Thanksgiving and, conveniently, my birthday is always special and this year was the very best.  Ann's crawfish dressing was a hit with my grandson, Adam, who flew in from the snowy west for the occasion. He and I could not get enough of this special concoction.  Alyssa, the new bride, made two more dressing treats and a sweet potato pecan side that was beautifully presented. Beth's sister made the scrumptious onion pies this year and they were tasty.

We never had a dull moment and an additional treat was staying with my friend at the lovely Claibourn Mansion in the French Quarter.

Of course the deal was sealed with a night at the Rock and Bowl with a live band and dancing.  So much fun~

Age 82 enjoying a birthday breakfast of grits and shrimp.