"...the happiest I've seen you..."

Comments like that just make my day, and the day is only half over. It's been fantastic.

I was awoken this morning with a phone call from my BFF in Dallas. She had forgotten about the time change, but it was great to hear from her. We've been so busy that we haven't spoken on the phone in a couple of months. Weird. We only had a chance to speak briefly, as their new furniture was being delivered. Nevertheless, it was great to hear her voice.

I laid in bed for awhile longer, before it was time to get up and get ready for my brunch 'date' with AJ.

We met at 10:30 at the Urban Diner, off downtown Edmonton. I highly recommend this place to anyone interested in have a quiet breakfast/brunch with friends. It is in an little artsy area off of downtown, and very quaint.

Aside: One of the things that I love about Edmonton, there is definitely lots of quiet, unique places to eat, drink coffee, or just visit on a lazy Saturday/Sunday afternoon.

The food was amazing. I had the french toast, and AJ had the waffles. Both were superb. I will definitely will be returning. I must try that warm cinnamon bun they had on their menu.

The company was also wonderful. We chatted for over an hour and a half about baking, our busy lives, and City of Heroes. It was a great chance to catch-up and spend more time together. AJ & I have been friends for a long time, but have never had much opportunity to just 'chill-out' together. It was nice.

Now that December is finally here, Christmas is in the air....well at least it is in my house. I am making my Nuts 'n' Bolts mixture that I make every year, doing up some Christmas cards (I don't remember the last Christmas I actually did cards), getting out some of my decorations, and perhaps I will do some wrapping this afternoon. I haven't quite broken out the Christmas music yet, but it will definitely be playing when I put my tree up and decorate the house.

'Tis the season.