Time for Me Friday Night

DIL-1 picked up Kasey and Cole shortly after 6:00 last night.  She stayed later at work trying to catch up on things.   After they left I pulled out the pieces I had cut for a Christmas Tree Skirt  gift I am working on for a December 17 wedding. I am hoping that once I sew on the inner green border and outer red border the red will pop.

View From My Kitchen WIndow

When Kasey and I walked to the mailbox this afternoon we saw two Bald Eagles in the trees behind the pond.  We went back to the house where Kasey asked for the binoculars and I took the camera. Look closely about 1/4 way down the tress.  Kasey and Cole are spending the day with me.  DIL-1 needed to work today and their day care provider wasn't available.

We tried a "kids' table this year!  It was 75% successful!  Jessica was content in the walker while we ate and Cole was almost happy in his booster seat at the table.   I am so very blessed to be able to spend time with my family!

We celebrated Kasey's 4th birthday last Saturday.  She already has great problem solving skills!  What else would you do to eat spaghetti
when your hair get is the way!
Since she is 4 now-she was able to go with her daddy to the deer stand for a couple of hours.  She didn't see any deer--but loved being in daddy's box with him.

 

On another note, Tuesday DH and I make another trip to Abbott Heart Institute to meet with an Cardiac Electrophysiologist.   This is a specialist who deals with arrhythmia's of the heart.  This time we are taking an overnight bag in case we need to stay for another procedure. 

Happy Thanksgiving!

 

I borrowed this from a Facebook post of a gal I met blogging.  Have a Wonderful Thanksgiving with those you love!

I have two Pumpkin pies baked and one French Silk Pie in the refrigerator for  dinner tomorrow.  The "Make Ahead" mashed potatoes are in the refrigerator,  the turkey is thawed ready to be stuffed.  Grandma is bringing homemade rolls and sweet potatoes.  DIL-1 has the cookie salad ready while DIL-2 will have a baked cheesy vegetable casserole.  We don't make fancy foods--just the favorites that everyone will enjoy.  

Classic Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe  

Photo by: Taste of Home Classic Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes Recipe

These are the ingredients I use! ( The Taste of Home recipe calls for  reduced fat cream cheese and sour cream.) I bake it in a 9 X 13 glass baking dish.

• 5 pounds or more--(I usually use more)  potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 2 egg whites, beaten
• 1 cup (8 ounces)  sour cream
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted  (I use 1/4 cup)

Directions

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
• In a large bowl, mash potatoes with cream cheese. Combine the egg whites, sour cream, onion powder, salt and pepper; stir into potatoes until blended. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Drizzle with butter. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350° for 50 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°. Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

"All Mom Wants For Thanksgiving"

Thanksgiving is a time for family and for taking the time to count our blessings. But sometimes during the chaotic holiday, moms would just be thankful to get things back to normal.

Enjoy as you smile and laugh and RELATE!

FNSI Success!

Friday Night Sew-In was a success. All I have left is the binding.  One Christmas gift will be able to be checked off the list.  Yep!  I do see my mistake, but I decided not to rip. 

I will save the hand sewing of the binding until there is something I would like to watch on TV!

 

What a difference 24 hours can make!  The snow started about 12:30.  We are predicted to receive 3-6 inches. I guess it had to come sometime!!!

FNS

 I just realized tonight is Friday Night Sew-In!  No school today as a makeup day for two nights of parent teacher conferences.  So I spent today doing bill paying,  cleaning, and laundry.   So tonight I am going to head to the sewing machine! 

For my blogging family---my current total equals below!!!   For further explanation see blog from September 28!   20 lbs of flour,  10 lbs of sugar,  10 lbs potatoes,  and 1 lbs of butter. 

 

Sew-In Results tomorrow,  

Finished with 30 minutes to spare!

Thirty minutes before I had to leave for a baby shower I finished her quilt.  I have been having alot of grandma duty the past few weeks so there was no time for quilting.  I thought I had a few weeks before the shower only to find out Thursday afternoon the shower was today!!!!! So Thursday and Friday nights were spent sewing the flimsy.  Saturday night I started the quilting and finished after church this morning.  Lisa is 39 and is carrying her first baby to full term. She has lost several babies previously.  Genevieve is a very prayed for and welcomed baby.

DIL-1 had to make a quick three day trip to the Denver aware two weeks ago to attend the funeral of her 33 year old cousin who had died of Lou Gehrig's disease.  Between DS-1,  Papa and myself we had Kasey and Cole.  Then Saturday they attended a memorial service in Albert Lea, MN.  We had the kids for the day rather than have them make the round trip in one day.  

I have also had Tatum for two weekends.  She needs the one on one time.  DIL-2 has found after Tatum spends a day and night with me she is calmer and more relaxed at home.  I love having them with me and doing the special things that Grandma's get to do!!!

Since it has been a while since I posted--I will include a Halloween picture of the kids!
DIL-1 had stopped at Good Will for Halloween outfits.  She picked up a jersey for Cole.  When DS took one look he said, "Packers beat them in the Super Bowl."  So he had to wear his Cheese Hat.  Kasey was a cheerleader complete with pompoms.  When asked to cheer she would yell, "GO PLAYERS."  DIL-1 was the ref-complete with the flag in her pocket.