Miracle on 34th st

My sweet girls acting together in a Miracle in 34th street. What a great way to kick off Thanksgiving break. 

Twilight Visitor

Hello!

Happy Monday.

A few nights ago we had a beautiful visitor.

Hubby and I were bringing the Christmas decorations up from storage. A storm was blowing in and this guy landed in our tree. 

He seemed pretty content till it got dark enough for my flash to kick in. I love owls and it truly made my night... heck my year. 

Have a great day!

Gobble Gobble!

Happy Thanksgiving!

~Happy Thanksgiving~

Happy Thanksgiving Day!!!!

I am very wired this morning. I was up at 5 am getting a turkey in the oven and starting my potatoes in the crockpot. (fingers crossed)

Now I am drinking lots of coffee. Ha ha. 

Since I am up and everyone is still sleeping (yay), I thought I would get some blogging in. 

Every year I try to watch the Macys Thanksgiving day parade. Try. I usually have to dvr it and then dont get it watched. But this year, I am watching it. Ha ha. 

I love it. I have always wanted to be there in person though. 

Maybe one year. 

Have a wonderful day!!!

Happy Thanksgiving eve....

Hello!

Happy Thanksgiving Eve!

I am cooking up a storm. Trying to get as much done today as possible. Makes me a little bit sweeter tomorrow. Ha Ha.

My girls are happily watching Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and folding up gift boxes from a kit. 

Coffee is steaming out of my cup and candles are lit. Its windy and blustery outside and I couldn't be happier to be inside. 

I am planning some different stuff this year for Thanksgiving. Some new traditions if you will. 

One of them, I have decided to let my girls each pick a dish to be in charge of. They are sooo excited. My oldest has picked Deviled eggs. They are her favorite for two reasons. The first and most important is they were her Aunts signature dish that she always brought to the Thanksgiving table. We lost her last month at the young age of 46 from Cancer, and I couldn't be prouder of my girl wanting to carry on this tradition. The second reason... they are Yummy!

The secret ingredient... horseradish mustard. Yum

My youngest is taking on the relish tray. She love, love, loves pickles and olives so this was the best dish for her. 

I am so excited that they want to help. 

Another one of the new things I am trying, is mashed potatoes in the crock pot. I know, sounds iffy, but It looks great to me. Ha ha. Anything to make my morning easier. 

 I hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful, full of gratitude and family and friends. 

; )

Black Friday...

Happy Black Friday! Or as I like to say Christmas Kick Off Day!!!

We are off to immerse ourselves in the insanity. Then later today I am definately making these. Yum. 

Hope your Turkey Day was great. Have a great weekend. 

: )

Cranberry Turkey Sandwich

Croissant or bread of choice
Whole berry canned cranberry sauce, usually stocked year-round
Freshly sliced roasted turkey lunchmeat, ( or leftover turkey) from the deli section
Baby spinach
Cream cheese

Slice croissant, spread a layer of cream cheese on the bottom half, followed by a layer of baby spinach. Pile on turkey, followed by a generous amount of cranberry sauce. 

Can be tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and served the next day. 

Keep this sandwich in mind for the day after thanksgiving. It is absolutely delicious with leftover turkey and homemade cranberry sauce. 

 

Gobble Gobble Gobble...

Happy Thanksgiving...

Hope your day is filled with Friends, Family, and Love

(these are the turkeys I made for our teachers and some friends.)

: )

Crepes, Crepes, Crepes.... YUM!!!!!

Happy Wednesday!!! I am feeling very Thankfull Today. My great friend taught me how to make crepes last Friday and I have to say this is my new favorite thing. I made apple crepes this morning for my girls (my friend taught me how to make the applesauce as well, how lucky am I), and they loved it. I have to admit the first one flopped and became a dog treat, (he he he). 

Thank you friend. We love you guys so much. Hope you have a great holiday!!!

Today I am baking pies and getting stuff cleaned up around the house. 

Hope your day is great!!!!

(Pictures are from Pinterest. We ate ours faster than I could photograph them, Thanks Pinterest!)

: )

Turkey Crafting

Happy Friday. Today the girls and I are looking forward to some fun crafts. I love all these Turkey crafts. I really want to make the pins for me and my girlfriends. Fun. 

But first we are going to do some toy purging. Thats always fun. But I think my girls are ready to do it. All I have to do is use the... " well we need to make room for any new stuff you get at Christmas".. that usually works. 

Have a great day!!

Thanksgiving and Christmas

I love the strips of burlap that are just laying in the wooden dough bowl... simply lovely...

Here is a closer look at my Ornaments. I love these colors. These are from a multi colored box of ornaments that I purchased last year after Christmas. The Turquoise and Pink went to my daughters trees already in their rooms and these earthy colors are mine. Love them with the blue. Also, my Pumpkin Pie candle goes great with them as well...

Snow Day Project

Old brown mirror from a garage sale last Summer...

Lovely Blue paint... I love these little paint pods for small projects...

Just enough paint to look worn and distressed... and quick too!

Finished!

I love this project. I am soo anxious to decorate for Christmas, and I think when I do, this mirror will look wonderful with a tree in front of it with beautiful antique ornaments. For now, my geranium gets the honor. I couldnt avoid some Christmas though, some green and orange ornaments fit the color for Thanksgiving... for now.

Enjoying the End of Fall

"Oh the weather outside is frightfull...." you know how the song goes. It is snowing and blowing and the desire to decorate for Christmas is insane. Thanksgiving is a few days away and to me its the end of Fall. I know the official day isnt until December, but for me, Black Friday always kicks off the Christmas Season. I cant wait...

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

Autumn Plates from one of my old favorites (Longaberger) and some serving ware for the onslaught of Pies... YUM!!!

I love these Lefton Turkey Salt and Pepper shakers. I dont usually use them that way though. I think they make a lovely addition to the decor...

Sweet placecards... I think we will have a full house...

and some plush friends...

I decided I was getting too excited about the upcoming Christmas season, so I am stepping back and enjoying the pending holiday. (Sorry Turkeys everywhere... heres your chance). Hope you enjoy my goodies... Have a great day!