Well, it's not even Thanksgiving, but when I came across this holiday ornament while I was out shopping last week, I had to get it. It's such a comforting ornament.
I seldom buy nuts anymore, cause they are expensive at the stores, but I bought a package of mixed nuts at the grocery store and have been enjoying them all week. These nuts bring back fond memories, because my mom would fill our stockings with them every season. The bag came with an assortment of my favorites, and you have to crack them the old-fashioned way with the nut cracker. There were walnuts, almonds, pecans, Brazil nuts, and hazelnuts.
It's been really cold lately, in the 40's early mornings, and I needed to get some comfortable warm sweaters for the months ahead. I found this pink sweater with stars at K's Boutique in town. Some of her clothes can be pricey, because she orders them from all over the world, even Europe. And the clothes I've bought at her shop are good quality and have lasted since I moved here.
Sunrise through the blinds.
A nice snack. Ritz crackers, tuna, and a dab of relish on a few.
My son is becoming skilled in the art of French cuisine and has made another dish - Blanquette de Veau (veal in white sauce). He substituted the veal with lamb. Now, some people don't care for lamb, as it has a rich taste, but I'm part Greek, and I had many a dish prepared with lamb growing up in my house. The stew was delicious, and he served it over a pile of creamy mashed potatoes.
My brother-in-law came into town, and he treated me to lunch at the Mexican Restaurant. I ordered two crispy tacos and a coke. It was good to visit with him again. He brought me a bottle of wine, and of course, I loved the pretty label.
Afterwards, I did a few things in town. I went to A's home shop and bought a chocolate bar. Now, this isn't just any chocolate bar, it's a $7.00 huckleberry chocolate bar. Because its pricey, I tend to eat it slowly, enjoying it with my coffee.
I went to the church, and said a prayer inside the church. I visited with the Priest, and we talked about many things. Our Lady of Fatima came up, and he mentioned that when he was in Portugal, he saw a site of the three children who Mary first appeared to on May 13, 1917. Those three children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta, are special to my heart. Before leaving, he told me to go through the books and pick one out to take home with me. He's such a dear Priest, and a Christmas CD caught my eye, so I chose that.
This cat hangs out in the neighborhood, and I think it belongs to a neighbor, but I saw him itching like crazy, and I hope he doesn't have fleas.
One of my closest blog friends sent me this, and I not only loved the quote, but I loved the picture too. Since I've always had curly hair, I spent a good amount of time straightening my hair growing up, and wearing the big pink hair rollers just like this until my hair dried.
The BIG pumpkin at Disney is showing its happy face to all the people.
And a wonderful pink fountain is on display.
A fox and a black cat
Is this the funniest costume for baby Charlotte?
I have to tell you about this picture. It has always fascinated me, and it was taken many years ago on Halloween. I'm not sure if two pictures were taken, or one, but in the development process the pictures became merged and we all look like ghosts. My whole family was in the picture, and Nel was a hippie, Jess was a 50's girl, and my son was superman. It was a fun picture that my family will always remember.
Oh October, you have come and gone for another year.
~Sheri
