By Sarah on Tuesday, November 27, 2007

As far as I am concerned my holiday decorating is complete.  Yesterday I put up all the lights and garland outside and today I trimmed our tree.

I kept it simple this year and cut out the ribbon.  It doesn't look as finished with out it, but I wasn't about to chance dangling ribbon with two cats.

I might end up putting a few more odds and ends around the house.  I still have one more present to find and that may accidentally put me near a seasonal aisle.  I know it looks like I should be done with all the crap already under the tree, but I'm not.

Now that the weather is finally chilly I notice my mood for soup consumption has increased.  Last night I made some shrimp bisque, my first attempt, and it turned out pretty well.  Could have stood to be a little thicker if anything.

Also with the holidays approaching I want to try to hang out with friends before everyone disappears for a week.  That always seems to happen.  From Christmas Eve till New Years it becomes all family time.  So if anyone is up for a cocktail hour, movies or dinner in the coming month, then let me know.  I also need to find a way to get baked yummies and candy goodness to folks.

Current Mood:  Sociable

By Sarah on Sunday, November 25, 2007

Here are the pictures from Thanksgiving that I promised.

Here Scott is helping Travis set up his own website!

Dad was very intent on watching what they were doing.

The pie was a hit.  Yay!

I think everyone was watching Jeopardy.

I also took some pictures of my adventures thus far in setting up for the next holiday.  I still have far to go and I haven't even started with the outside or the tree yet.

That is enough to give you an idea.  I'll put some more up when the tree and the outside is finished.

Current Mood:  Lucky

By Sarah on Friday, November 23, 2007

We missed swing dancing again last night, which we seem to have a habit of doing lately.  We end up saying we will go and then we don't.  I think our motivation has dropped for wanting to be there.  That was going to be part of my exercising yesterday since I also missed the gym.  Lot of good that did me!

I skipped the gym yesterday to brave the massive crowds and I didn't find this last present I still need.  It wasn't a total waste since I did find more things for Scott.  None of them were on sale though, so I could have skipped the whole black Friday hoo-ha regardless.  All in all, not a good trade off. 

Poor Scottie has to go into the office today.  They are doing a training session for work.  At least it is not a full day at the office.  He said he almost forgot about it actually!

Ugh, I just got off the phone with a family member (bare with me because this is completely off topic), who is reaching that age where depression and homebody sets in.  In fact we have a lot of people on all sides of our family right now that are going into this stage.  Things like, you can't get them to leave the house even for holidays, they find excuses for people not to have to come over, etc.

This self withdraw that is occurring all over the place is very unnerving.  It's hard as an on looker when there is only so much you can do to help with the situation.  And sometimes what you can offer isn't affective anymore.  It is a very frustrating position to be in.

Current Mood:  Anxious

By Sarah on Friday, November 23, 2007

I am sitting here eating some stuffing from last nights dinner which was at my parents.  It's funny how leftovers can taste great if they are consumed sparingly and your parents made them.  For me that is how it works.  I only like holiday leftovers, since it tends to be food you don't get all the time, same goes for it being made by your parents.  For those of you that still live at home and have a family member that is a decent cook, you will understand what I mean when you move out.

I'll post some pics from the holiday when I upload them!

Current Mood:  Cheerful

By Sarah on Thursday, November 22, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving! 

I hope you all eat good meals till you burst!  We are off to my parent's house this evening for dinner.  I am in the process of making pumpkin pie.  Here's to hoping the crust turns out well.  I have only made one other pie from scratch before (apple) and the crust was a little under done to me.  Everyone else liked it though.

Ta TA for now!

Current Mood: Adorable