The Day Before Thanksgiving

Yes, new excitement and some time have found their way in my life again....and just in time for the holidays too! With Thanksgiving a day away and so many things yet to be done. Isabelle is on Thanksgiving Break until next week, and we have some fun adventures ahead of us over the next five days.

Today, we are going to make Turkey Cookies for tomorrow as a special surprise. Found this cute "craft/recipe" on NickJr of all places. Looks like a super fun project for the two of us. Of course, I've made some adjustments to the recipe...such as making my own cookie dough :)

(picture from NickJr website of delicious and fun cookies!)

Then, the day after we will be making gingerbread cookies. Lots of gingerbread cookies. With a young cat in the house who *loves* to get into everything, my beautiful glass ornaments (collected over years and many are one of a kind) are safely tucked away until Natasha is old enough. So, we decorate the tree with great gingerbread cookies (angels, reindeer and santas). The house smells great for the entire Christmas season, and if a cookie breaks, so be it. Everyone is happy all around!

This morning, we are heading to a couple of stores to get some foil wrapping paper to complete the decorating of the three-season porch. Pictures will be posted of the completed project.

Oh yes, and a couple of apple pies are on the agenda today....what is Thanksgiving without apple pie?!

Enjoy your busy day too!

Awesome Deal from Shutterfly

Occasionally, I post about a great deal or two. I love it when a company I like offers a special promotion. Shutterfly is doing just this right now. Anyone with a blog will receive 50 free holiday cards. Awesome deal! (Visit Shutterfly's blog for more info. and to submit request.)

I am a HUGE fan of Shutterfly. And, have made many a card and photo album with them. I especially love the great selection of holiday cards they have - even ones on card stock! Our family holiday card will be including the picture below of Isabelle when she visited a butterfly sanctuary.

The card I have chosen in one that allows for more than one picture - love this option! This is going to be my first time with holiday cards from Shutterfly. And, I expect no less than when I normally order prints, photo albums and other occasion cards - excellent product and easy to navigate website. Seriously, Shutterfly has it all over Snapfish. And, I truly enjoy the ability to view the finished product (online of course!) before ordering. Fixing any problems (red eye for example), centering subjects, opting for sepia or black and white is just wonderful for creativity and originality!

There are so many cards to choose from that it can be hard to pick only one! Highly encourage you to check on the holiday card selection - once you get there you will not go any where else!!

An early Thanksgiving

Hello friends...it has been a little while since my last post....okay, more like A LOT while (lol)! Somehow life with a child has increased my inability to focus and stay organized. Why or how is a mystery to me.

As a nice way to begin blogging again, I wanted to share a simple thankful thought for this festive Thanksgiving holiday. With so much happening in the world, it is hard to remember the simple things, and I am very thankful for both my beautiful daughter and loving husband. Both provide me with many hours of joy and remind me what is important! Take a moment to stop and hug the ones you love in your life. I do every opportunity I can :)

More later.....