Check out my photos from the taping of the "Martha" talk show. It's a good thing.

Horray for Thanksgiving coming up! A special, secret, surprise visitor is coming to town for the holiday, and only I know about it! I can't wait for his arrival -- everyone will be so excited to see him. (That was a hint.)

I'm also excited to help my mom cook for Thanksgiving. I've never made a turkey, but it's probably about time I learn. I already made Fennel Orange Cranberry Sauce (minus the fennel, and plus some lemon) tonight. I'm impressed -- it's deliciously sweet and tart and the perfect shade of magenta. I also plan on making Rachael Ray's Apple and Onion Stuffin' Muffins -- which I think will be a nice alternative to boring stuffing. Everyone at the table gets his/her own Stuffin' Muffin -- isn't that cute?

Oh, and in preparation of the holiday, little Ruffles got his hair done today by Amy's Jeff's sister-in-law, who owns Muddy Paws. She came to our house in her grooming van to do Ruffles' hair. I think he liked it! And I like not sending him to the groomer for 8 hours, which always made me nervous because I'm convinced they drugged him there. So horray for mobile doggie grooming!

And it's officially time for the sun to be in Sagittarius, which is always a good thing. It means Thanksgiving time, and then birthday time (Philly!) and then Christmas and New Year's. It's my favorite time of year. Well, except for that getting dark at 4:30 p.m. part.

And Bunny and the Fireman are getting hitched this weekend! I can't believe it. Our little Bunny is growing up so fast! Amy and I are doing a reading at the ceremony, and if I don't cry, it'll be a miracle. Wish us luck. And horray for Bunny and Matt!