Party in the works

Invitations will go out this week. I can't believe I haven't decided on a invite though. Geez I have no prob making them for other people. I didn't want to have a party early in Dec cause I'd have to send invites out for a Christmas Party in Nov and Markus hates Christmas in Nov.


P.S. I'm glad NaBloPoMo is over, YEah!

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

How lovely are your branches! Well we didn't wait til the middle of December to get a tree this year. Because of it we were able to get one at half the price :) Which I of course loved. I'm slowly building up my collection of ornaments so the past few years I've put of complimentary colors that I have lots of. This year I decided I wouldn't have any red on the tree and go white and silver. I love it. Now I've just got a few more accessories to buy and it will be done. Then I will post a pic. I also got lots of trimmings from the tree, so I'm making fresh garland again this year and I might brave it and do a wreath or a swag. Very excited for that.

The Pumpkin Cheesecake

Well I wish I could report that everyone loved it yesterday, but.... when I was driving and turned right it flew to the front floor board upside down and splattered everywhere! I only got a little bit on my seat that I got to lick up. That was good but I was so devastated I didn't even try the crust which I was very curious about. I'm too embarrassed to post the pic I took of the tragedy. It really ruined my day, but I tried to make the best of my empty-handed situation to a potluck Thanksgiving. Gotta love it!

The Love of My Life

This post comes from Jimbo's Challenge and I couldn't wait to post. So here's to the past. I love old pics and this one is one of the funniest pics from Markus' high school years and he takes great pride in it.


P.S. He still has this sign and when his mom gave it to him he actually wanted to put it in our house somewhere. Um No

Happy Thanksgiving

Just put the pumpkin cheesecake in the oven. First one (cheesecake) I've made in a good while. Very excited for it though. I'll have to update on the flavor, it got good reviews so I'm not nervous.

This is one of my favorite holidays. It's one that is always filled with family and great food. Of which I'm so thankful for. I'll get to spend Thanksgiving with both Markus' family and mine so that will be a treat. It's never happened this way before so I'm excited for today.

To my sweetheart, Markus, I'm so thankful you are my husband and we have one another. We will get through this holiday season I promise. It's just one of those things that only happens to other people, but now us.

Christmas decorating starts tomorrow.

A Break

I must say I'm glad that it's a holiday tomorrow. I need a break from work, 2nd job, homeowners assoc, etc. I can't hardly wait! I'm sooo thankful!

Speaking of breaks... Markus kinda got one the other day. More on that later...

Favorite Fall Feelings

I was just thinking oh last week or so when it was a**cold outside about this lovely time of year, my favorite and those feelings I just wish could stay all year.

Just a few things are, that feeling you get when you wake up in the morning under your down comforter to the alarm waking you up and you're just soooo cozy and don't want to get up cause it's so warm or the freshly clean and WARM laundry straight from the dryer to put on your body to warm you up or working out in the yard and not sweating for once. Aww... I just wish it could stay around all year.