Happy Thanksgiving!

Well, it is all ready. The vegetables are prepared, the turkey stuffed, the dinner rolls rising. The kids are bustling about preparting themselves for a day of food, family and football. Pretty soon it will be smelling good in the house and we will gather around the table and count our blessings. My heart is singing! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

My kitchen philosophy!

When I saw this little sign in a store, I knew it belonged in my kitchen! It went well with the black and white theme I have going; but it also expressed how I really feel about having a kitchen!!

I don't bake Christmas cookies anymore ...

because I make these rolls that the whole family loves! They have replaced cookies for the holidays; they have been used as a test to determine if the new love interest fits in with our family; and they are jealously coveted to the point of sibling squabbling!! I made 90 rolls today and I don't know if that will be enough. Wish you could smell the yumminess.

I would share the secret recipe, but then I would have to send you to a witness protection program. There is one member of the Hero Arts blog family who somehow talked me into sharing the recipe. I haven't slept soundly since.

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like ...

THANKSGIVING!! Our family gave up traditional Christmas gift giving many years ago when kids were in college, young families were getting started, and Mom and Dad had everything they needed! But a few years ago, we began playing a game involving wrapped gifts, of limited financial cost, and had so much fun, we do it every Christmas we are together. Well, this year, those of the family who can, are coming for Thanksgiving from Wisconsin and Minnesota to our home in Alabama. So, even though it isn't Christmas, everyone wanted to play "the game". So, here are my gifts, ready to join in the fun! The decision to play the game was last minute, so DH and I scooted to the mall and within one hour we had selected seven gifts! Can't tell you what's in the boxes yet, but here's a hint: one of the presents flies!! Can't wait to see the surprised faces!!

A New Zealand Beauty

This is the lovely card and bookmark I received from Dawn Turley who lives in New Zealand. Dawn also sent a New Zealand themed notepad and a bit of Christmas ribbon. Dawn and I, and many others, took part in Deborah Nolan's Card Chain. This is my second time to participate and I plan to do it again! It is a joy to go to the mailbox and find such lovely cards! (I am having a little difficulty with this card, however. It seems to want to stand on its head A little adjustment issue from no longer being down under!!) Thanks, Dawn and thanks, Deborah for making this happen.

Found this meaningful widget on The Vintage Moth blogsite.

More from the Graphics Fairy

Is this not the cutest Christmas Fairy? Hope she makes you smile!