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It's me again, the middle turkey.
Ever since we published our little Renouf family Thanksgiving cookbook, my holiday phone calls have significantly decreased. Everyone has all the recipes they need, which is very lovely. No one has a question about lumpy gravy, pie crusts that brown too quickly, or turkey cooking times. How wonderful! But I miss chatting with you while you're chopping. I miss mingling while you're mixing. I miss yammering over the yams. So I just wanted to remind you all that the phone lines are open for Thanksgiving, even if you don't have a cooking question. Don't be a stranger, even if you are estranged. Even if you are only across the street at Grandma's house. Call me and we'll talk turkey.

Happy Voting To You

Hello. It's me, the almost birthday girl, the middle child in the middle of the November birthdays. So to milk my day for all that it's worth, I thought I'd beg a few votes for my French's recipe contest.
Here's the deal to vote: You must create an account. It's one page long and takes about 30 seconds. Next you vote. The next day, you come back, log in and vote again. Each person in your home with a registered email account can vote once a day. We have such a big group, perfect for monopolizing voting contests. It's not very fun to vote, but what do we have family for if not to help us with out with our unpleasant tasks? And it's not as hard as say, babysitting or helping someone move heavy furniture.
Do I sound desperate? It's because the grand prize is $25,000. Yep, $25,000 big ones. Wouldn't that be a lover-ly birthday present? (I'd put in a backyard AND take Sailor and West on the same Europe trip that we went on last Fall.)
The last day for voting is November 25th, at which time we can turn our attentions over to the younger birthday girls. Until then, you're all mine. Mwah hah hah. Sending much love and good cheer to all and a heartfelt daily thank you. E
Click right on this link to go directly to French's.

Europe Remembered II (and more)

FIRST,
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday to you!
Happy Birthday dear Renoufs!
Happy Birthday to you!

Birthday season has officially started in the Renouf family...So Happy Birthday to Dancing Grandma, Roy, Leslie, and upcoming Erin, Catherine (and her lopsided birthday twin), Lisa, and Michelle.

NEXT, It has been so much fun looking at the old Europe pics, that I thought I would post more. Sorry for any repeats.

Europe Remembered

Has it really been a year? Has it Really been a YEAR already?
It was the trip of a lifetime. Really. Hope you enjoy the memories. I miss and love you all!
PS...These are a combination of Shane's and my photos. I tried to find ones with everyone. Feel free to send me more.

Self Worth (Elder Uchtdorf's Talk)

Last Sunday Mother heard a wonderful CES fireside talk by Elder Uchtdorf that she thought could help us all in our daily struggles. President Uchtdorf spoke about realizing our self worth living up to our potential. Mom asked me to post the link for everyone and if you find a moment today to listen to his wise words.


I liked this quote.
He said, "Much of the confusion we experience in this life comes from not simply understanding who we are. Too many go about their lives thinking they are of little worth. When in reality- they are elegant and eternal creatures of infinite value with potential beyond imagination. Discovering who we really are is part of this great adventure called life. ”


This link will guide you to watch/listen to the talk.
Here is the link http://www.lds.org/broadcast/ces/0,7341,395,00.html