What do you do when you are ready to pass the baton and no
one wants it?

Yesterday, my sister and I got up at 4:30 to do the final
cooking for our family reunion. She did turkey, dressing and
pumpkin pie, I took a turkey breast, ham, 2 pecan pies,
baked beans and a chocolate cake. It was at her house and
she had made a special effort with setting up three tables.
They were beautifully appointed. Our off spring and their
off spring were supposed to bring the side dishes. Needless
to say, there was too much food.

My sister made the announcement that the next generation
needed to take over. Silence ensued. It is my turn to host
it next year and I shall. However, I am afraid that when we
are gone the tradition will perish.

All in all, we had a good time. Everyone filled a plate to
take home with them so there weren't too many left overs
to deal with.

We combined Thanksgiving with Penelope's birthday. Penelope
is my grand grand niece. She had a cup cake with one
candle and lots of presents. She is a tiny, walking dynamo
and bald as a little egg.

I hope you had as good a time as I did.