November 8, 2014 |
I spent the month listening to Christmas music, trying to figure out the weather, and stocking up for WINTER.
My brother and sister finished up their CYT class. We tried out Texas Roadhouse (the concensus was: Good food, lousy atmosphere. I think I'm getting old!).
I got to see Heidi two different times this month! We made soap at her house and hung out at mine. I really wish we just lived right next door. I met a new friend named Joe and he's already taught me a great way to clean my microwave.
My brother won the turkey at the Turkey Bingo this year (and Jay was the other winner at our table)! We had an early Thanksgiving at Jay's last Sunday and as usual the day was well spent and lots of fun! Our table held new guests for Thanksgiving and we've been in game mode the last few days.
What I'm Watching
I kicked the month off with a Christmas movie, but now I can't even remember which one!
We watched "Maleficent" two nights in a row.
"Gentleman's Agreement" (1947) is by far the best movie I've watched in a long time.
I've been watching "All About Eve" (1950), but I keep getting interrupted before I can finish it.
November 24, 2014 |
In the Kitchen
I made Joy the Baker's Brown Sugar Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Frosting from THIS book for my brother's 22nd birthday!
Porcupine Meatballs are an old favorite.
THESE dinner rolls were amazing. The only thing I'm going to change is to divide the dough into more rolls so they aren't quite so big.
6:37 this morning |
What I'm Reading
I've come to the end of my fall reading.
I really enjoyed "The Small Rain" and "My Life in France".
"The Christmas Cat" was my first Christmas book.
I've been reading "Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Book Store". I'm still making up my mind about it. Have you read it? What did you think (no spoilers please!!)?
I've got some great reading ahead of me in December...First up is a book club read that you're invited to join in on! Learn how to sign up HERE.
On the Blog
Liebster Awards are a great way to learn more about people.
I wrote about friendships.
Kiki and I hosted The Circle together! You can still link up.
A quick christmas read and my recipe for gingerbread hot cocoa all in one.
Lessons From My Mom.
You're Invited to "Read It" my brand new Goodreads book club!
What were you into in November?