Hanging of the Greens

There's just nothing quite like a hot loaf of artisan bread with some butter!

Our stash of buttons is finally coming in handy for a project, but I can't tell you what it is yet. You'll just have to stay tuned. 

Ok, now really. On to what this post is really about. Tuesday night we baked some special finger foods, turned on some Christmas music, retrieved the boxes from the attic, and set to decorating the house for Advent. We haven't gotten a tree yet, or exactly decided what type of tree, if any to get. 

 Scott made the sausage balls

Mom get several of these recipes from Pioneer Woman. Like the Pumpkin Smoothie, the Mozzarella Sticks, and the Holiday Bacon Appetizers. We also made sausage balls, buffalo chicken pockets bites, and chocolate, carmel, pretzel bark. 

The main part of our decorations are the nativity scenes. We have several. 

 We were able to get the greenery up even though Curtis wasn't here. But now that I look at it....this garland looks a little crooked. = /

 It wouldn't be Christmas without our advent wreath and candles (almost). =)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Thanksgiving

Adorable reindeer cookies Caity and I made (one of many kinds). 

 My cute little Teddybear in his onsie jammies and beard :-)

 The Turkey brine I used from Pioneer Woman. I can't believe that I didn't get any other pictures of the turkey. It turned out beautiful and I must say, pretty yummy. 

 We had a houseful for Thanksgiving, but again I didn't get many pictures. 

 Dear friends who come down to visit for a long weekend are certainly something to be thankful for!

 Dessert buffet 

 Friday afternoon we had a get together with lots of friends for fellowship, games, and dancing. 

 My dearest friend

The blessing of family and friends is something we should never take for granted. I am so thankful for the people God has placed in my life. I love my family, friends, and relatives. 

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

New Recipe

Potato bagels have long been a favorite of mine and I decided to try making some. I got my recipe from this blog. They take a long time to complete start to finish, but they turned out pretty tasty.

Suggested way to eat: hot out of the oven with thick slices of sharp cheddar cheese. =)