My first little bit of Christmas decorating!
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November 28, 2009
Aaron has a little bit of a shrieking problem right now- it is earsplitting! I went outside to take pictures of the roosters during one of the episodes. Later, I tried taking his picture during one of his screaming bouts- he immediately stopped to smile and pose with his Mommy- very cute!
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November 27, 2009
I went up to Nebraska today to visit with the family. Aaron is a big fan of the camera- he poses instantly!
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November 26, 2009
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I am not really a joiner- I like to be alone a lot, I get anxious around big groups of people and often have to force myself to go places rather than stay at home. But really there is nothing like being in a stadium full of people all rooting for the same team and feeling the pure joy of your team playing a winning game! If you've never experienced that you are really missing out.
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November 25, 2009
Thanksgiving Eve festivities with Phoebe, Mike, Alan and Carl. Here we are doing a shot of Godiva Liqueur. I can't remember the last time I had a shot of anything-not a shot drinker, but it sure was tasty!
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November 24, 2009
The squirrels are really packing it on this year- is that a sign of a bad winter coming?
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November 23, 2009
I worked on listing a bunch of Christmas related stuff on eBay today- this is one of my favorite silly items. I know it's kinda crude- but it never fails to make me laugh.
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November 22, 2009
Not much going on today- watched the Broncos lose, cleaned house, took the dog for a walk. Just a lazy Sunday. Found this colorful chalk artwork on my walk today.
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November 21, 2009
I finally caught a picture of the neighborhood fox. Such a pretty red coat he has!
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November 20, 2009
This has nothing to do with the picture but, I work with a bunch of crazy people. Interesting week at work- someone called our manager an "arrogant asshole" and stormed out- another ate food off of someone else's plate without asking- very strange.
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November 19, 2009
Bizarre item of the week! I am listing this today on eBay- it is 18k gold with tiger eye. Looks sort of like an acorn to me. It sits an inch up off of your finger and the point is sharp!
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November 18, 2009
I haven't made a snowman in years- I think I will try it next snow storm. This one was in the yard two doors down from work- cute!
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November 17, 2009
I had to make cake tonight for the November Birthday potluck at work tomorrow. I was requested to make Tres Leches Cake. I love this cake and I made it once before. Unfortunately the cake part didn't work out last time- it was soupy in the middle! So I substituted a yellow cake mix from a box. So, it is easier and no one knows it's not made from scratch! (until now)
Cake
Make cake according to instructions on box. Cool for 30 minutes and then poke holes into cake using a skewer or meat fork.
For the soaking liquid and garnish:
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk
4 tbsp. Myers's dark rum, or to taste
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1 tbsp. powdered sugar
Method:
Whisk the sweetened condensed milk, the evaporated milk and the coconut milk in a medium bowl. Stir in the rum.
Pour the milk mixture over the cake.
Cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
When you’re ready to serve, toast the coconut in a large frying pan over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove the coconut from pan immediately to prevent overbrowning.
Whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar to soft peaks.
Spread whipped cream on cake and sprinkle with toasted coconut- Yum!!
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November 16, 2009
Back at work today, ugh. These fine gold medallions are about the side of a silver dollar. They are engraved on the back and were given to a lady when she got engaged and then on her first anniversary. Flashy!
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November 15, 2009
Hooray! The Comcast guy came today and installed our new internet, digital cable and phone. He was here for about 3 hours but now we are back online and it is super fast!
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November 14, 2009
Not much going on today- freezing cold icy rain falling. Lazy Saturday mostly at home!
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November 13, 2009
We went to Phantom Canyon tonight to celebrate our Friday the 13th and to try a few of Alan's beers now on tap. Cascade Amber was delicious! Railyard was good too!
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November 12, 2009
I'm not sure what kind of a bush this is but I have always wanted one in my yard- luckily the neighbors have one so I get to see it all the time. Beautiful orange berries in the fall.
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November 11, 2009
Interesting item of the day- these earrings curve around the ear and they measure 2 inches long!
Super weird and cool.
Second picture added to further illustrate the weirdness of these.
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November 9, 2009
Only a few leaves still hanging on!
Watched the Broncos tonight over at Carl's Moms house- too bad they lost.
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November 8, 2009
I am pretty bummed that Fall seems to be over so soon- almost all the leaves are off the trees already! We still have some decent weather, though that is supposed to change soon. There are still some pretty things to be found out and about! First in my "Fall Beauty Series".
Internet is down at the house until Sunday so there will probably be delays in posting this week.
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November 7, 2009
So, our internet went out yesterday- usually this is an easy fix but this time no go. I spent maybe an hour and a half last night trying to fix it and then about 2 hours on the phone with customer service today trying to fix it. No dice. So here I am on the porch poaching off of Kelly's wireless from down the street!
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November 6, 2009
My dinner with Patsy and Monica was canceled due to Patsy not feeling well- hope we can reschedule soon! Instead I went to Kelly's house and visited for the evening. I tried to take pictures of the little dogs but they move around way too fast- just when I thought I was going to get a good picture they would move! I will try my nice camera on a faster speed next time. I did get a cute picture of little Grace.
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November 4, 2009
When people come into the shop to sell their jewelry they sometimes have little family photos in charms or lockets. I can't bear to throw them away because I am a sentimental sucker- so I put them on my desk. Some of my co-workers have thought that they were actually my family members. I like the baby, kids, the 70's family and Grandma and Grandpa- I don't know how people could not keep them!
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November 3, 2009
I love this locket that we recently got in at work, complete with picture inside. It will be mine!
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November 2, 2009
I enjoyed waking up this morning and having it be light outside! I was actually up at 6:30 which is unheard of for me. The trade off is leaving work in the dark, but I don't really mind it this year.
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November 1, 2009
So much to do around the house but I did none of it! I went shopping for discounted Halloween items at Target and then I spent the rest of the day outside in the beautiful sunshine.
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