After Thanksgiving Recovery..................

Hi everyone- I don't know about y'all but I'm stuffed more than the Turkey. We had a great time on Thanksgiving. We got most of the cooking done on Wednesday so all that was left was the Turkey to go in the oven; green bean casserole and potatoes.

Justin was going to bring home the Grankitty but.....................

no no I won't go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

He thought he was hiding.  The brakes came on so he stayed home. 

Table was set and dinner was on table by 8p - I know that might seem late to most but in our house it is considered early.  Everything was very yummy.  It was Keith, myself, Justin and Rachel, Austin, Quinn and Adele and my mother in law.  We cleaned the table after dinner and started a new tradition in our family.  An old tradition from Keith's family.  We played poker.  We had a lot of fun and laughs and Adele and Rachel were the big winners.

Friday, Rachel, my mother in law - Daryl and I went to the big craft show at the NC State Fairground, A Christmas Carousel.  It was very crowded.  But I found some great things.  We got Holly an ECU neckachief; we got some homemade dog biscuits, and here are some of the treasures I found. I also got a few things for the tree and stockings.

It's an old suitcase painted on front. 

He was very white........I think he needs a little more shmutzing- walnut stain!

Handmade Raggedy Ann - Sarah

Her name is Amy

cute snowman on stand

This tree lights up and in all the holes go different color bulbs.  They remind me of light brite pegs. I bought this for Keith.  Him mom had one similar growing up. I will repost when completed. 

Friday we celebrated dinner with Rachel (Justin's fiance) and her family for Justin's Master's program graduation and entry into the PhD program at UNCG. We all went to the Aviator in Fuquay - we had a very nice evening.

Saturday we had an after Thanksgiving Day Yard Sale and didn't do too bad.  It wasn't a total flop- Garage rid of Yard sale boxes, we got some cash and had a fun morning.

Hope everyone is now home safe and sound and now to get ready for Round 2! Christmas and Chanukah!.......................................

I'm still here................

Hi everyone, I just noticed it's been a week since my last post.  Physical Therapy, getting ready for Thanksgiving, mother in law visit, blah blah blah.  The rest of the year for me has so much going on it's going to fly by!  Next week I'm off to Wisconsin for some fun time at The Gathering.  It's going to be cold but I won't be outside very often and very much worth the trip.  It's truly some Peaceful time away from home.  My dear husband supported my trip although it's our Anniversary the day after I leave.

Keith has decided to start a tradition this year of playing cards after Thanksgiving dinner.  It is something we did growing up at his house.  Justin, Rachel, Quinn, Adele, Austin , my mother in law, Keith and myself.  Good times, good food, good family/company.

Friday we will be going out to celebrate Justin's Grad School Graduation and his acceptance to the PhD program at UNCG.

Today is baking and making everything but the Turkey.  I have set aside a short window to get my hair done.

For those that will be Traveling- Travel Safely - and to ALL

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Birthday Fun

Yesterday was one of our stitching friend's birthday.  She loves Turkey's.  Her husband working for Butterball or the fact that her birthday is near Thanksgiving - I'm not sure , but she loves Turkeys.  Well I came across this make your own (kind of a like a build a bear) Turkey.  He was a success.

ok.............hopefully this will end this FOREVER contest.

I thought this would be fun however, most of you are not enjoying it - soooooooooooo note to self (me) keep things simple.  LOL........."just sayin'"

so here ya go..................and it's NOT a mouse. That's your clue.

One last post for contest -

Ok, tomorrow morning I'm posting one more picture.  I will post at 10 am again.  No one has guessed on here.  Wassup with that.  :(  

Anyway........the next picture may give it away.  Again- I will send a $5 gift card to first who guesses correct.  I will also post a hint with it.  C'mon you all - I'm trying to make this fun!

ok, ta ta til then.

Stacey

Another View

Here you go....................

Update

Good morning everyone.  It appears there's been some confusion on receiving blog emails.  I can only put 10 email addresses to be notified.  Not sure why but those are the rules.  So I had sent an email to subscribe directly.  I don't know if anyone ever did that.  So I have chosen 10 of you to receive the blog without having to figure out how to do that.  For those that don't receive it directly ..................

On the right side of the blog you will see the following - enter your email address and click on submit.  That will send the blog to you when I post something new as well.  If you have NOT received the blog in a while.  I have posted 5 parts to a contest.  (maybe 6) - I am going to post at 10 am another part. Whoever gets what the item is correctly will win a $5 Amazon gift card. stay tuned!

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Recipesssssssssssssssssssss..........

So I haven't posted a recipe in a while.  Between trip to Europe and knee surgery I haven't done much in the cooking department.  I just came across this and thought I'd share this as something to checkout.  It's crockpot time in the North and those in the warmer states a crockpot meal can always make life easier.  I am going to try a few of these recipes and I will update those recipes I try as to whether they are good or bad.

Click here to Get your Crockpot Recipes and more

I can't believe Thanksgiving is a week from Thursday.  I, however, can't find chestnuts. It's part of the tradition for my stuffing.  If anyone comes across some in NC (in the triangle) let me know. Thanks.  No matter how many people we have for dinner the menu is a tradition in our house:

Turkey
Gravy
Sausage / chestnut stuffing
cranberry relish (grandfather's recipe)
cranberry sauce (canned)
sauteed mushrooms
honey glazed carrots
crescent rolls
green bean casserole
fresh candied sweet potatoes
mashed potatoes
pumpkin pie
pecan pie
key lime pie (doesn't really fit in the theme but Keith likes to make for Austin)

Needless to say we have a LOT of leftovers.

Piece 5 - Contest #1 $5 Amazon Gift Card

Here's piece 5, the last and final piece....be sure to check back at 10 am tomorrow - I will post a part of the "Craft" completed.  The first to guess what it is wins.

It will post the time of your guess so be sure comment.  If you are having issues commenting please email me at luv2quilt63@gmail.com

Click here for Homespun Hearth Button Contest

King Arthur Flour Thanksgiving Giveaway - 1st Place $1000 gift card

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Picture 4

Picture 4 a form of another one before.....

My my what can it be...picture part#3

Here's another piece to my crafty project.  No guesses?  Remember first to guess gets $5 gift card for Amazon. 

Quilted Living Book Tour with Gerri of Planted Seed Designs

Quilted Living Book Tour with Gerri of Planted Seed Designs

Ok my friends............Part 2 or should I say clue 2

Any guesses????????

Another part to the black things I showed yesterday- 

I will add another part tomorrow - first one to get it right will get a $5 amazon gift card.

Happy Birthday Tibbie!

Special birthday wishes to my friend Cheryl in Fla.  Hope you had an amazing day!

This is for you.....................

My Best Purchase of the Day!

Can't wait to hang this for the holidays!!!

Playing with clay.....

Any guesses?  And no not poop. 

We all Need a Pair

Work in progress

Three done...another 1/2 done..5 more to go!  To be continued....

Love to Spread Good News!!!

My son Justin has been accepted to the PhD Program at UNCG and Keith and I couldn't be prouder.    I don't know where time went.  But he's become an amazing young man with a great future ahead with his fiancee Rachel who we love and his success.

Love you and Soooooooooo Proud of you!

Henry Glass Countdown to Christmas My Quilting Friends..............

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Croatia- last group of pictures from the Meditteranean

It's been non stop since our return from the Meditteranean. So I haven't had the chance to post my last set of pictures.  

Panormaic view of Croatia from the ship

These boats were loaded and unloaded like ferrys

view  of the city 

We walked to an area where they had history to see - along the way 

we passed the local vegetable markets and butcher shop(s) it was really cool. 

Justin and Quinn at the bottom of the stairs awaiting Keith and I to enter the city.

Buildings within the Old City

Planning where to go next. 

Quinn going "down under"

 

This sign was an actual sign outside a night club

Cute name for a tire- however it really was a shoe shop 

The local fish mareket

the fish was definately fresh- there was barely the smell of fish. 

Burger King in Croatia

Leaving the city- a beautiful view

Quinn and his Pipi Pop

Justin and Quinn's fish filled lunch (I think it was sardines?, squid, octopus, and I don't know what else. )

Keith and I shared home made gnocchi with marinara

"what? it was good"

More my speed, olives and cheese. 

Justin's fish creation - Gross!

Keith looking at the water

Yup- we found the pigeons in Croatia to feed.  Keith tried to feed them in 

Greece but we were told it was illegal and the "police would come".

They all flocked to him - he brought bread from lunch. 

Happy Keith with Happy Pigeons.

Just a pretty view - I don't know the people in the picture. 

Yup still feeding the birds!

Back at the port checking out the bumpers where the boats dock.

Our ship.

Lunch at the airport.

Keith enjoying the food on the plane. NOT!

I didn't think it was too bad.  

The trip was long but fun - we came back home to get a call from Austin that he won first place at the Yugioh tournament for his birthday.  He won $200 cash and some other prizes.  Here's the link to the youtube video that the company created about his win. 

Austin's Birthday Win - click here