Super Spaghetti Sunday

Next week is Thanksgiving. We're almost three months into the school year. We are family. My apartment is warm and cozy. It seemed like a cause for celebration, and I've been thinking about making spaghetti for several days, actually for weeks. I've been stocking up on the ingredients. When you have to carry your groceries home on your back, you think about how much heavy stuff you want to buy each trip. Saturday night I stayed up late and made the sauce which wouldn't have been as good without all the herbs I was able to buy that afternoon in Sanlitun.

Janice and Sophia brought a pound cake which we doctored up with Bailey's and cool whip. Then grated chocolate on the top. Delicious.

Cathy took this picture. From l to r it's Patty Barry, Jane Harris, me, Janice Aulicino, and Sophia Kim. I have 5 chairs, so we used the arm of the sofa for the sixth seat.

Jane and Cathy brought their knitting. They also brought wine. Who knew that wine and wool went together so well. I think the pictures tell the story. We had a great time eating, drinking, laughing, telling stories, and getting to know each other better. Before we ate, we stopped to express our gratitude for 2 things each. I think we all agreed with Janice when she said that she was most grateful for our China family. It would be a very different experience for all of us without the fun, friendship and support we share. Good Fortune...as they say here.