It isn't even winter yet

I don't remember the last time we had this much snow for Thanksgiving weekend


Hubby has plowed twice.


If you look at the previous post you can see the difference in just a couple of days.


Looks like we'll get a break from the snow for a couple of days but then there is more in the 10 day forecast.

I even got a bit of sewing done, just need to take a picture while I still have a model here.

Praise - we've had such a wonderful family time this weekend. I love being with my hubby and kids.

Prayers - College girl is going to head out fairly early tomorrow. Snow is forecast for the pass she has to cross and she would like to make the drive in the daylight. Prayers for safe travel back to school.

Final Finish for November

This is for a friend that loves cardinals. Her birthday is in a couple of weeks. I used Jona's Apron in an Hour Tutorial. I have a fat quarter left so I might make a hot pad or maybe trim a kitchen towel to go with the apron.


The only thing left on my November list is NOT going to get done. It isn't even going to get started! I'm pretty pleased with the progress made this month and I'm already thinking about what I want to work on for December.

We had a great visit with College Girl. It was a short trip for her but she will be home again in two weeks for Christmas break. All of the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone now so I guess I need to start cooking again tomorrow.

Praise - college girls travels were safe and she is back at school and already busy studying.

Prayers - for my son and the final day of deer hunting season tomorrow, that he would be safe.

Kona Cotton Thanksgiving

I've been drooling over Kona Cottons lately and tonight I decided to see which colors said 'Thanksgiving' to me. This is what I came up with (images from Fabric Shack);

Clockwise from top left: Amber,Spice,Garnet,Ivy.

I think it would have taken me longer to figure out if I had gone to the Robert Kaufman site and looked through all of the Kona Cotton Solids colors. Maybe next time.

Praise - work/training went well according to the boss and I will go back on Monday.

Prayers - for those in our church body who are traveling this week for Thanksgiving.

November Tag

Kelly has asked the Charming Girls Quilt Club to share what we are grateful for as this month's tag. Some serious, some fun and frivolous.

A- Amazing, Awesome God

B- Bible, Blessings beyond measure

C- College Girl

D- Dark Chocolate

E- Eternity in heaven

F- Family, Friends, Forgiveness (and Fabric)

G- Girlfriends

H-Hubby, Home, Health

I- Internet (where I've met wonderful people)

J- Jesus

K- Kona Solids

L- Laughter

M- My son

N- Nature

O- Oatmeal

P- Pastor & his wife

Q- Quilts, Quilting

R- Relationship not religion

S- Salvation through Jesus Christ, Seasons, Snow

T- Traditions, Tutorials and those that share them

U- Unconditional love

V- Victory in Jesus

W- Word of God

X- X's and O's

Y- Yards and yards of fabric

Z- Zillions of other things


The other hobby that I have is scrapbooking. In fact, one half of this room is dedicated to scrapping and one half is dedicated to sewing. Whichever one I am taking part in at the moment overflows onto the other side of the room though. I really haven't scrapped much at all in the last five or six months though.



Praise - that I have so many things to be thankful for!

Prayers - for my first day of on the job training today. That I would be able to understand what it is I will be doing and perform with some level of competency.

A Thanksgiving tradition

Joan is hosting the Charming Girls Quilt Club for the month of October and she has a special giveaway! Since Joan lives in Canada and has just celebrated Thanksgiving there she has asked us to post a favorite Thanksgiving recipe.
Here is what I have been making for quite a few years now - Pumpkin Streusel Pie from a recipe that I found in Sunset magazine.
I just happened to have a picture of one of the pies I have made. I didn't take the time to make the leaves around the edge of this one but I have done that before. I realize that I don't make pretty pies - yet.



Pumpkin Streusel Pie

1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
10-inch pie pastry for a single-crust pie.

walnut streusel
1/2 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Preparation
In a bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until crumbly


Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ginger. Add pumpkin, milk, and eggs; whisk until well blended.

2. Pour mixture into unbaked 10-inch pie pastry in pan. Sprinkle walnut streusel evenly over filling.

3. Bake on the bottom rack until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, 60 to 65 minutes.

4. Set on a rack until cool to touch, about 2 hours. Cut into wedges.


If you want to see a PRETTY picture of this pie go here and let me know if you make this pie!

Praise - I praise God for my hubby, for all that he does for this family, for me, that he is a strong, healthy, Godly man.

Prayers - also for my hubby, that he would stay focused on God, always desiring to do what pleases Him above everything else. I pray for his health and also for the decisions that he needs to make in regards to employment.

Happy Thanksgiving!

The pie is on the cooling rack, I am going to start peeling potatoes soon and then I will put the dressing in the crockpot. I have a small turkey to cook so it doesn't have to go in the oven quite yet. The sparkling cider is chilled and the crescent rolls are just waiting their turn in the oven.

Missing my girl but I am so thankful that she has a wonderful family to spend the day with. We will be seeing her VERY soon and we can hardly wait. When hubby and my son return home from hunting we will have our dinner.



I hope that you spend today thanking God for every good and perfect gift. That is what I will be doing.

But I still have so much to be thankful for

The plan was for our friends to come over for Thanksgiving. They have come maybe 5 or 6 of the 8 years we have been here. They were going to bring our daughter with them.

Plans have changed. My friend's brother in law in GA has been told he has 3-4 days to live. They are in a holding pattern, trying to decide to fly to GA now or to wait. There was so much indecision. They wanted to come here, they wanted to bring our daughter home, if they had to fly out then what....they would have their dog and our daughter to get back to the big city. The thought was that my daughter could drive their car back home but....they only have cars with stick shift and she has never learned that. She has also never made the 6 hour trip alone and there is a big pass in the way. A big pass that could get snow at any minute.

We are ALL sad! Our friend's youngest boy was very disappointed. He loves to come here during hunting season.

When all is said and done though...in 3-4 days, God willing, we will still all be alive. We aren't losing a beloved family member. The sick man, who is about 48 years old, has two very young children. He has a wife who is scared of what lies ahead. There is a big family that is going to be attending a funeral very soon unless there is some miraculous healing.

So yes, our plans have changed and we are disappointed but at the same time we are also so very thankful for what we do have. AND our daughter will be heading home for her Christmas break in a couple of weeks. She has already made arrangements to spend Thanksgiving and the day after with her best friend and their family.

Praise - God is in control. Nothing takes him by surprise.
Prayers - for that young man in Georgia, for a miraculous healing if it is God's will. For all of the family members, for comfort and strength to get through this.