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A Contented Time of Year

Can you believe Thanksgiving is here? My favorite time of year! The GuitarMan is home for the week and I have happy children....they love their big brother!

I'm still in the process of clearing out, decluttering, rearranging and organizing. It may seem to others that it sure is taking a while. But with young children, homeschooling, doctor appts, and all the little things that come up in life, it pays to take it slow and do it the right way. Otherwise things will just wind up unorganized again. I am seeing progress little by little. Once I get all the rooms arranged to my liking I will begin tackling closets. Eventually the inside will be finished....then we will tackle the shed outside. It's not a coincidence that it should be good and cold by the time we get to it. Snakes move slower in the cold...at least that's what I'm told. I really hope to not even have to find out LOL.

I have a ton of laundry to attend to today. I'll get to it...amongst the [surprise]birthday party, the food, the family, the friends, and the FOOTBALL that the day has in store. We have tickets to a college game today too but I'm not so sure I'll be joining in on that one. I think I'll stick to the games on TV. Sitting in the cold and rain for a game just doesn't even tempt me.

What does? Let's see...Christmas lights on, holiday scented candles, a soft fuzzy blanket, a hot cup of flavored coffee or some eggnog, watching holiday Food network shows or a Christmas romantic comedy. Or how about having the parades on TV while we roast a turkey stuffed with homegrown herbs and cook dressing, sweet potato casserole (hold the marshmallows, bring on the brown sugar and pecans!), pies and.....Oh, I really do love this time of year! :)

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  1. ShanaNovember 21, 2009 at 2:33 PM

    Ahhhh...

    It all sounds wonderful! I can't wait!!!

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  2. LisaNovember 21, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Shana,
    I love it!!!

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  3. MichelleNovember 22, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    This is my favorite time of year too! You have such a way with words! those are all of the things that tempt me as well. Makes me want to go light my candles now! Do you mind sharing your recipe for sweet potato casserole?

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  4. LisaNovember 22, 2009 at 2:05 PM

    Michelle,
    I will gladly share my recipe (and some little tips I learned the hard way LOL).
    Watch for a post!

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