On Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:52:26 -0700 (PDT), Michelle
> wrote:


>
>I'm at the tail end of a big family (10 kids - 5 girls), and was the
>last girl married, so for my wedding shower my sisters and mom put
>together a recipe book for me. It had all the special recipes we used
>for holiday meals - Christmas cookies, Thanksgiving side dishes,
>desserts, our grandmother's cole slaw, - plus recipes that each of my
>sisters used pretty regularly.
>
>It was one of the best presents I've ever gotten. Even though I'd
>been making most of the dishes most of my life, having them all
>together and written down (and knowing the love with which they were
>gathered) makes me happy every time I see the spine on my bookshelf.
>
>Your kids will be very grateful for all your work!

That is the nicest, bestest thing I have heard about a wedding
present. What a great family.
Janet US