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"This picture has nothing to do with the post...just thought it was adorable"

The last couple of days have been extremely busy...busy in my kitchen and at the Mall...Yes, can you believe it "at the Mall"...now I know why I hate shopping so much.

So first...in my kitchen I have been cooking and baking up a storm...baking bread and more bread....made Chicken Pot Pie and yes, my crust was from scratch.  Dh said it was the best he had ever tasted...and I didn't even have a recipe.  Baked Ginger Snap cookies, chocolate chip cookies two different kinds of squares, Buttermilk cake (because I had leftover buttermilk to use up).  It's great to fill the freezer with all these wonderful things, so on days when I have to be at the Mall, I don't have to worry.

The Mall...well, I took the van in to have a tune-up and a few extra's (should have only taken an hour or so). So Stephanie and I walked to  the Mall across the road but ended up being their from 9:30-2:00pm...talk about a long day. I was completely exhausted.  There wasn't anything exciting to see except for "people watching"...and I've now had my fill of that for a while.  And of course we went into "EVERY" store Stephanie wanted to go into. Couple of highlights (and there should always be something positive to say), I purchased 200 sheets of Christmas tissue paper for $4.00...Yahoo!  And the Christmas decorations have started to make their way throughout the stores.  It was looking very festive...and of course Christmas being my favourite time of the year.

On a sunny note...the sun is shining bright and the wind is blowing just like I enjoy it...the leaves are all gone now, but who cares the sun is out and we are in a free country...no wars here, food on our tables, roof over our head and clothes on our backs...not to mention, money to pay for my vehicle to be fixed....and the fact that I have a vehicle.  Gifts from above.

Made grilled porkchops for dinner with mashed potatoes, salad and carrot casserole with Horseradish sauce.   Well, that is about all for now...I am off to polish up my piano playing as my kids want to begin singing Christmas carols..and I am incredibly "rusty" on the Ivories. 

Friday, November 14, 2008 - Hello

Posted by canadaroxieg9
Thought I would just drop by and say hello~~~HELLO!~~~ Hope and pray you do not have to spend much time in the mall(s) again. A drag to be sure. We are off to town today too and praying we do not end up having a long day there.
God Bless
Roxanne

Friday, November 14, 2008 - You are so funny. *smile*

Posted by Anonymous
The way you talked about the mall was funny. *smile* We don't go much but when we do I am a total window shopper type. *smile* The goodies from your kitchen sound tasty.

Thank you for making the time to stop by and leave a comment at my blog. I appriciate reading what others think after reading what I think. *smile* I enjoy sewing and have my Mum to thank for her help in "de-coding" pattern directions for me. Now I don't live in the same area (five hour drive away) so I have to call her up when I get stuck. Sometimes it helps to have my husband read the step out loud and then, for some reason, it just clicks. *smile* Most of my sewing is straight lines. *smile* The arm holes are straight lines, but you are moving the material in a circle. *smile*

Harvest blessings.-me-(Mommy of two little blessings)

Sunday, November 16, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous
Ugh, the mall!!! I do not like going to the mall, but I guess it beats sitting in that garage for so long. Well...sorta!! Everytime I go to the mall I am afraid I am going to be ambushed and the next victim on the TV show "What Not to Wear". (Though I almost ready to turn myself in!!) I am really gald to hear that everything is good with Stephanie too -that is great news!! BTW, for some reason I keep getting those dreaded red X's where the photos should be on the pictures you have added to your blog. The one with your son eating the rock candy turned out fine, but no others showed up. I am not sure if it is my computer or something at homestead blogger or what.

Love,
Ellie

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 - Recipes

Posted by HopefulHeart77
I would love to have the recipes for the Chicken Pot Pie, the ginger snap cookies, the squares, the chocolate chip cookies and the buttermilk cake. Please.........
I am so glad you found something positive about the mall. I like malls occasionally, although I rarely buy anything there. I enjoy visiting malls in different places. My husband always takes me and whatever we do together is always fun. :)