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Friday, 30 October 2009
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Outtakes
Yesterday on moneysavingmom.com, there was a link to an offer for 100 free postcards, sooo I thought, what fun! I'll order those to use for Christmas cards this year. With shipping and whatnot they ended up being a little over $9, but it will save time making cards this year plus it will be enough for our church family plus all the out-of-town cards we send.
The offer was only good for yesterday, so last night we quickly found an outfit, a backdrop, and a prop and played photo shoot. I'm not going to show you the winning photo (you'll just have to wait until December for that!), but I couldn't resist sharing these adorable (if I do say so myself) rejects.
She reminds me of her Aunt Amy in this next one.
Monday, 26 October 2009
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All Aboard!
This weekend I had the unique opportunity to sleep in a train car, with two of my good friends. Our church's ladies' retreat was held at a bed and breakfast made out of converted train cars! For pics, see the following:
http://www.northernrail.net/tour.htm
It was a fun 26 hour getaway, although there were two little things standing between me and complete relaxation: a severe case of insomnia and having to do one of the retreat sessions on Saturday morning.
We are also coming off of a week's visit with my parents. It was good to spend time with them and to see the kids interacting with their grandparents. Joel loved having all those books read to him! It was also sweet to see Dad holding and playing with the baby.
It's nice to be done with planning for the retreat! I'm not sure what I'll do with my evenings now. Ok, that's not true. I can always find things to occupy my time. It will just be nice to be working on other things now. :~)
Saturday, 03 October 2009
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Tastes of the Season
I do enjoy cooking with the fresh fruits and vegetables of summer, but I must admit that my favorite cooking season starts around now, and lasts through the beginning of January. Fall food, Thanksgiving, a special anniversary dinner, Christmas baking, edible Christmas gifts, Christmas Eve buffet, Christmas dinner (and breakfast!), a New Year's spread. Fun!
Today I'm highlighting a few recipes and links to fall food.
Amy pointed me in the direction of this homemade pumpkin spice latte, easy on the calories:
http://www.thismamacooks.com/2008/10/make-a-skinny-p.htmlOne of the blogs that I regularly read tipped me off to this recipe for crockpot applesauce:
http://www.momadvice.com/blog/2008/10/notebook-experiment-can-i-make.htm
And here is a lovely apple dessert that would be great when you're entertaining (or asked to bring something to share, and you want to bring something incredibly delicious):
http://sdyjak.xanga.com/682769009/fancy-schmancy-recipe/
One of my very favorite pumpkin treats is pumpkin chocolate chip cookes, recipe provided upon request. I was sure I had put it up on this blog before, but after reading just about all of my blog entries from the last two years, I must be mistaken about that. By the way, I had so much fun re-living the last two years, especially checking out all the old pics and reading the cute kid anecdotes and revisiting all the food I've blogged about.
Question of the Day: What is your favorite fall food?
Sunday, 27 September 2009
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Help Wanted
Ok, loyal readers (and lurkers), it's time for some serious feedback.
In a few weeks will be our long-awaited ladies' retreat, and I'm trying to brainstorm ideas for the session on organization. I would love to hear from all of you on what you would like to hear if you were in this session. Are there any particular areas that would be of special help? There will be a spiritual foundation plus hopefully (it is to be hoped) lots of practical applications.
Saturday, 19 September 2009
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We Did Not Drink 3 Tumblersful!
Last night we had our Anne party. I teasingly told my guests that I had thought of handing them a roll of t.p. and telling them we were going to have a contest to see who could have the puffiest sleeves, but we pretty much just ate and watched all 8 hours of Anne. I must confess I slept off and on through the last hour or so, round about 2 in the morning, but my two guests stalwartly made it through to the bridge scene, waking me in time to tell me, "you missed the kiss!"We had theme food: one friend brought cherry soda, which stood in nicely for Raspberry Cordial. Another friend brought a veggie tray featuring "Carrots!" and a pudding with sauce (mouse not included). I made chicken salad (a fond wish of Diana) on croissants and plum puffs, which were featured in Anne's "Jonah day".The plum puffs were adorable little cream puff-type confections, only they were filled with a spoonful of plum jam and a dab of cream cheese.
I had never heard of the Anne of G.G. cookbook until researching for a plum puff recipe. I would love to read it! Maybe I should check our library.Three cheers for Anne Shirley, winner of the Avery!
sdyjak
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