The Thanksgiving Popcorn Incident

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It is Tuesday night and as I write this letter I am thinking back to the Thanksgiving popcorn incident. Every year just before the holidays I spend time gathering recipes and treat ideas from friends, pinterest, and cooking magazines. I try to have treats I think you girls will enjoy, HOWEVER, I did not include Lulu on that list. When I walked into the house and everyone was whispering and unable to make eye contact, I should have realized something was up. I can’t believe that dog ate all four bags of gourmet popcorn by herself. After I got over the initial shock and we knew Lulu was okay, I realized this will be one of those “remember when” family stories that we will laugh about next year. My favorite part of Thanksgiving

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