Vela gave a brief hug back.  She had not been around her family in some time and the hug had felt nice.  After Betsy left, Vela quickly put one of her full aprons over her arm and picked up her portfolio with the menus and lists inside it.  Then after a quick look around at the lovely room, she headed down to the kitchen to look for Eleanor.  The menus would start tomorrow, so she had a few easy meals to make for this afternoon and evening.  She would also get started on the snacks to put in the workshop after she met with Eleanor.  Heading downstairs, she glanced around though doubted Edward would be around.  She had the feeling that he was always in his office/workshop.