swept by the holidays

I have been swept by the holidays and have been away from here for a while.  Ironically this is my favorite time to share posts, pictures, and recipes and yet I have been absent.  I wish I had the time this season but because of the late start Thanksgiving gave me I am struggling to catch up.   For now I'm just saying hello to anyone out there and wishing you a wonderful holiday season.  Now time to prepare the house for a holiday party...