Benny's Basil

Well... we had a fabulous weekend. I guess in this house we are jumping straight from Halloween to Christmas this year. I had some Thanksgiving stuff out for a couple days but I was really eager to put up my beautiful tree and let my muffins decorate away. To be quite honest if it was socially acceptable I would have my tree up all year. Christmas is my favorite... always has been. So I will enjoy this seasonal spirit for as long as I possibly can. It started with the music, I'm blaming it on "99.9 KEZ the Holiday Station". I heard a glimpse of it in the car and it sparked the Christmas itch. So yes... Christmas got into my head, through my bones... and all the way down to my toes. Literally. I asked Benny to take off my boots please, I have a hidden surprise. I knew I could get him to smile with my funny Christmas socks. He did. However my sergeant didn't like the holiday footsies by the look on his face. So I went and got out all my other ones to model and he didn't like those any better. He politely asks, "Can't you just wear your other ones?" No way. So I made him take a picture with them.

I even danced in them with my little loves. I couldn't help myself. My tree was up and Andy Williams 'Holiday Season' came on. The kids are getting heavy to dance with... kind of winded me.

I did a lot of cooking this weekend too... Benny and I had a special session together in our holiday spirited home. I got him a basil plant not too long ago. He likes these little Caprese bites I make. When I put them together and set them in the fridge they somehow disappear and I know just who is guilty. Benny's basil plant flourished... so we made pesto together. What else to do? I'm sure we will figure out lots more but this was a great start. He was a little upset at the sight of the plant after I took the leaves off but he understood after some explaining of how it will just grow back, and even better. He loved his pesto with his noodles and french baguettes. And son... I love you.

What a glorious Sunday... Happy week everyone!