"Vern!" Her voice could hardly have sounded more pleased when she called out to her brother.

She washed her hands and was drying them on her apron when Leo arrived with the platter. She sat it on the counter and smiled at her ever thoughtful husband. She leaned up to kiss his cheek. "If your sure it's not too much bother" She gave him a quick hug for good measure. "I have the best husband."

She hurried out to see that tall brother of hers with open arms. "It's not a holiday without you!"