Got the holly cut and the flowers done. 

Love doing this. 

As I was doing the arrangements, I had this picture out and my sweet Mamaw Brown on my mind. I put on Christmas music and remembered how much she loved arranging flowers. She fed us all fried chicken and gravy on Christmas Eve. 

Had lots of good food and fun this week. If I had to pick the best tasting food I had , it would be this shrimp bisque at Char with Book Club. I hope no one overheard our table as we ate it. Moans and groans of pleasure. 

Followed up with veggie plate. Exchanged gifts and took no pictures. 

Except this one of the blankets I gave everyone. 

Best story of the week. Sophie watches an online auction. A large grave rubbing came up, starting at $5. She asked if I wanted it. Well yes. We won it for $45. I knew the words had a familiar ring. Sophie did some research and it is from Shakespeare’s grave! It is old because they no longer allow rubbings of it. I’ll show you where I hang it soon. 

Had brunch at the Patrick’s house. All three girls, hubbies , Ed and I. I was so happy. No pictures just enjoyed our time. 

A lot going on but not much to write about

So here is the boring blog. 

Sweet but heavy lap dog. 

New sweater from MG making me happy and warm. May not get many days cold enough to wear it. Old neck free of charge. 

Small triumph at Kroger. Played all the games and saved 25%. 

Currently obsessed with this salty and sweet combo. Ed made the oyster crackers. 

Current good book. 

Walk in the yard yielded this pretty color combo. Off to cut some holly for this weekend’s arrangements. 

I had leftover salt and vinegar chips. Bottom of the bag. Crushed them. Spread Mayo on chicken strips. Rolled  in crumbs  

Roasted them along side these. 

Turned out really well. 

Boop in my lap. 

Cute 

Ate some of these….

While I did this. Lazy tree. 

Love dog feet. 

Uh oh. Amy2 called me. I’m trapped in my bathroom. I need to be somewhere in 40 mins. 

Kitten, Binx got in a partially open drawer and pushed it open, blocking the door where Amy was. I had to go free her. What next?

Thanksgiving

Small group this year so decided to try Cornish hens. 

Trussed up and prepped. Rubbed with mayonnaise and seasoned. 

Came out perfect   

Dressing came out great too. 

Tommy got sick. Jan stayed home just in case. So it was Mom, Amy2, Ed and I. Small but fun. We talked about Thanksgiving past. 

What the Patricks did today. 

And a castle ruin. 

Sweet girls. 

Fire manager. 

November Book Club

We were all nostalgic and delighted by her Pickapepper, cream cheese appetizer. Hadn’t had it in years. 

Priscilla set a gorgeous table. 

Used her great grandmother’s china. Love it. 

Occupied Japan pieces were made 1946-52. 

Chicken mushroom pasta. Artichoke stuffed bread and salad. All so yummy. 

Her cat BB is so cute and sweet. I just couldn’t get a good shot of his preciousness. 

And yes , it is that time of year. 

Eternity

Ok…this is getting spooky. I saved one flower from those arrangements I did over one MONTH ago. It still looks fresh. 

See?!?

Everybody was happy for some cooler weather and a fire. 

Cuties. 

From one end of the couch to the other. 

More food.

Ed wanted fajitas. Made Spanish rice to go with them. 

Onions and peppers on grill. 

So good. 

Ordered this blue willow necklace online. I love it.