Monthly Archives: November 2007

Nov 22

Turkey Nap?

We just made it back from a very yummy Thanksgiving dinner. I think we all ate way too much, but it is a little hard not too. My Sister-in-law hosted and baked yummy thumb-print cookies. My Mother-in-law cooked a huge Thanksgiving meal, and everything was delicious. My Mom brought a tasty Green Bean Casserole, and I brought along some Mashed Sweet Potatoes. My Brother and his Girlfriend even came along for the Thanksgiving feast.

I would love to take a long turkey-induced nap, but there is still a lot to be done this evening. I need to wash dishes, feed the cats one more time, and empty all of the waste-baskets as tomorrow is trash day. Oh man I need to take the trash cans to the alley too, and it is freezing outside.  Oh yeah better go and start dinner too 😉

Nov 22

Happy Thanksgiving!

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

We got the Thanksgiving celebrating started a little early last night. My Brother Rob stopped by and brought us Shatto Egg Nog, super yummy. Our neighbors also stopped by with a plate full of Fall Sugar Cookies (not all of the cookies made it in the picture). Thanks to all for the yummy snacks 🙂

I hope that everyone has a very Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

Nov 21

Here Comes the Snow

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The snow has started falling outside. It is pretty, but I hope it doesn’t stick around too long.  I’m a terrible snow driver, and I’m planning a day out of town on Friday. Thade is so excited about the snow, he loves it. I  guess we’ll have to get on his new coat and go play for a little bit.

I’m midway through my marathon of cooking, and James has been busy finishing painting projects around the house. With the weather turning yucky it is a good day to stay in and get some projects finished.

Nov 21

The Winter Weather has Arrived

I’m glad we picked up the winter coat for Thade yesterday, it is freezing today. It looks like snow could be on the way, and soon. We have had the strangest weather around here, last night I was out talking with my neighbor and it was 70 degrees, today it is raining and only 38.

My hubby is off work until Monday! I hope he has a nice vacation and a restful break from work. Today I’m going to be making homemade snacks, stocking the freezer, and trying not to go out unless I have to. Here is what I’ll be making today:

  • Chocolate Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies
  • Cranberry-Lemon Cookies (from a tub, not scratch)
  • Chex Mix
  • Bread Crumbs (to keep in the freezer for later)
  • Mashed Sweet Potatoes for Thanksgiving tomorrow (I make them savory not sweet)

I think I’m going to be in the kitchen all day 😉 It will be fun, and I have Play-Doh to keep Thade busy and helping out too.

Nov 20

Warm Winter Coat

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Well I almost got all of the errands run today, I didn’t get to Walgreens. I forgot to pack along the Snugli, and Walgreens carts are a little small for a toddler and a car seat. Oh well we’ll go out tomorrow when the kiddos are going stir crazy at home.

I did get the Wal-Mart run accomplished, and Thade found a nice Winter coat. It seemed a little funny buying one today, the weather was so nice. It will come in handy tomorrow when it is 44 and cold.

I found a nice white shirt for Thade to wear for the Christmas picture, lets see how long it stays clean 😉 I also picked up a little blue fleece zip-up jacket for Dylan to wear in the picture too. I tried to find items that would look nice for Christmas pictures, but they could wear again for other occasions.