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Thankful

November 27, 2014 by Joy the Baker 7 Comments

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[T]hese are the days.  These really are the best of days.

It’s so easy to get caught up in the email, the bills, that thing you forgot to do but remember as soon as your head hits the pillow at night, the travel, the tasks, the endless lists, the all of it all.

But these are the days, whether we recognize them as the greatest or not.  They’re here just before they’re gone forever, and it’s out very important work to enjoy, cherish, and relish each one.

I’ve been busy entertaining my family this week in New Orleans.  Essentially I’m making them EAT ALL THE THINGS.  It’s an unwieldy, impossible, and truly decadent endeavor.  We’re laughing a lot, we’re swatting at each other, telling old stories about frizzy bangs and embarrassing falls.  This morning my family and I bet on ponies, cheered at their hustle, and admired their beauty at the Fair Grounds Race Course.  I left wanting to be a jockey  (waaaay too late for that) or a professional horserace gambler (which couldn’t possibly end well).   Needless to say, I’m so thankful for these days of mega family time.

I hope you’re spending this weekend with people who love you and know all the weird in you.

I love you and I’m so glad you come here and make all the pies and all the cookies.  You know the weird in me and I’m thankful for you.

xo Joy

 

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  1. Emma Lou

    November 28, 2014 at 9:52 pm

    I never bake, I never cook, really I strictly consume french fries. But this year for Thanksgiving I volunteered to make a dessert!!! I’m not sure what came over me.

    Anywho, I made your Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies! 5 trips to the grocery store and 3 batches later–they were a rousing success and I’ve never been so proud of something I made in a kitchen.

    So thankful for you, Joy!

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  2. tracy

    November 28, 2014 at 4:27 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving Joy! So thankful for all you bring to us each week!

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  3. Lori

    November 28, 2014 at 10:22 am

    Happy you’re having a great week with family! I’m thankful for your piece of the internet! Love it ??

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  4. Rebecca Davis

    November 28, 2014 at 10:02 am

    Thanks for this post Joy. I’ve been reading along with you for years. Cheers from a loyal reader back here in LA.

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  5. ellen

    November 28, 2014 at 6:51 am

    Beautiful photo of the fairgrounds! What fun

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  6. Sarah | The Sugar Hit

    November 28, 2014 at 4:03 am

    Love this post, Joy. These are the freaking days. Also, best of luck with your new professional gambling endeavor. I know you’ll be great at it.

    Reply
  7. Kathy Luff

    November 28, 2014 at 4:00 am

    Lovely post, Joy. I really enjoy reading your blog ????

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