Happy Holidays!!
Here are some pictures from our Christmas gathering. We had it at our place again with my Aunt and cousins. It was magical.
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On a side note, I did get the Michael Kors watch I asked Santa for in my previous post! Lucky me!! 🙂
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The day after Christmas we took a drive up through the hills, with Maci in tow….
It’s Sunday and that means tomorrow is Monday and it’s back to work. Already. I never can believe how fast days off seem to fly by. Over these last 4 days I’ve had the most relaxation since the move, and its been delightful! Turkey day was a beautiful 75 degrees, and was filled with lots of cider apple sangria, bocce ball, board games, and comfort food. Our house was maxed out at 10 people, and it was lovely.
Tonight I’ve held true to my annual post T-day tradition: cooking up a turkey pot pie. For me, it’s almost more anticipated than the turkey itself. I love gathering the leftovers and putting them together to make this old fashioned, satisfying treat.
Mouthwater picture just for you:
You just melt the butter and saute the onion in it, while boiling the potatoes & carrots for about 5 mins. Then drain the potatoes and carrots, and add the butter and onion in, mixing in the flour. Cook this mix for about 2 mins, then add chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Stir in the turkey, peas, and spices. Pour into thawed pie crust, then top with other one, and bake at 350 degrees for about 30 mins until golden brown.
Want some other ideas for turkey leftovers? Real Simple has some great ideas that you should check out.
(Above Photo: Turkey & Barley Salad, from realsimple.com)
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I hope this holiday finds you all healthy, happy, and emenslely stuffed from all the turkey you eat! 🙂
Today is the the day out of the year to reflect on all we have been blessed with… I’m going to leave you with some quotes I found to be inspiring for today. What is it you are thankful for?
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A best friend to share my life with
A happy, smiley dog
The people who shaped me, which I will never begin to be able to thank enough
Creativity
Traveling to some pretty amazing places
Food on my plate
The beauty of nature
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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them”.
John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”
Thornton Wilder
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“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.”
William Arthur Ward
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“Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving.”
W.T. Purkiser
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“Praise God even when you don’t understand what He is doing.”
Henry Jacobsen
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“Blessed are those that can give without remembering and receive without forgetting.”
Author Unknown
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“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.”
Willie Nelson
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“You cannot do a kindness too soon because you never know how soon it will be too late.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say, ‘Thank you?’ ”
William Ward
I’m loving the bottom wood cabinets with the contrasting white for the upper. Blue ceramic tile backsplash is a nice accent. (Photo courtesy of Coastal Living)
The surrounding view sets a beautiful backdrop in this kitchen (Photo taken from Pinterest.)
Stainless Steel + White + Aqua = Classic yet contemporary. (Photo Courtesy of Coastal Living)
Rustic Kitchen, photo I found on Pinterest.
Contrasting dark floor with the crisp white, and vintage Emeco barstools give this modern kitchen a classic feel. (Photo courtesy of Traditional Home)
-Open Layout
-Variety of textures
-A beautiful backsplash
-Lots of light
-Sufficient counter and storage space
-Focal Point
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