OHHH NOOOOOOvember!!  We all know what that means, Turkey, pies, dressing, pies, potatoes, pies and December fast approaching.

Hi everyone. It's Donna Burns again with this month's edition of the Burns Family News.

There have been two major things that have happened in the Burns family since my last article. They both have to do with our daughter Heather, who is also one of John's paralegals.

First, Heather flew to Winnipeg, Canada to visit her brother Sean, his wife Natalie and our granddaughter Hanalei Burns.  Here is a photo of Sean and Heather together under the trees with the leaves changing color in Winnipeg. 

The second, after Heather returned home from Winnipeg on the following weekend, she raced in the Nike Women's Marathon in San Francisco. Heather ran the 13.1 miles half marathon course.  The marathon raises money focused on finding cures and better treatments for blood cancer patients diagnosed with Leukemia and Lymphoma.  This is the largest women's marathon in the world with approximately 30,000 women, from 50 countries and 50 states, racing for a cure.

Each runner was given an electronic chip, programmed with their personal race number and frequency, so that friends and loved ones could watch their progress on the internet as they raced.  We watched Heather as she started the race in San Francisco's Union Square with her friend and running partner Melanie Myers.

We watched as Heather ran through the San Francisco financial district, along San Francisco Bay past Fisherman's Wharf, the Presidio, 

Golden Gate Park, around Lake Merced and finished near the Pacific Ocean at the Great Highway.  Runners who finish receive a Tiffany pendant, awarded by San Francisco's "finest" firefighters in tuxedos at the finish line.  Here is a photo of Heather and her friend Melanie receiving their pendants from the firefighters.   

This month I'm sharing my recipe for Grandpa Tom's Blueberry Muffins, easy to make and easier to eat!!  Any problems-call the office. 

• Mix together-1 stick of soft butter, 1 cup of white sugar, 2 beaten eggs, ½ cup of milk. 
• Add ½ teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 tablespoon vanilla.
• Stir in 2 Cups of flour and fold in 2 cups of blueberries. 
• Line muffin tin with paper cups, pour batter into cups and sprinkle tops with sugar.  Oven temp 375, bake time 20-25 minutes. Should make about 12 muffins

Finally, here is this month's photo of our granddaughter, Hanalei Burns, also known as the Canadian Princess, developing her cooking skills with her baby in her apron.

Next, we're all off to the Jersey Shore to be with John's sisters and their families for Thanksgiving.   I'll update you afterwards with photos of all the good times.

Wishing you and yours a relaxing and Happy Thanksgiving. 

Donna Burns