From the monthly archives: November 2009

Pumpkin Whoopie Pies

On November 29, 2009 · 1 Comment · In recipes - dessert

I had originally planned on making these pumpkin whoopie pies back when my dad was in town, but I ran out of time and had to make something that required less work. But when I saw these, I wanted to make them… I needed to make them. So I was just waiting for an [...]

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Pumpkin Ice Cream

On November 27, 2009 · 2 Comments · In recipes - dessert

As much as I love pumpkin, I have to admit that I’ve never had pumpkin ice cream.

So when I came across a recipe in my Google Reader earlier this week, I knew I wanted to give it a try… and with Thanksgiving approaching, it seemed like the perfect time.
I churned up a batch [...]

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Giving Thanks

On November 27, 2009 · 2 Comments · In family, holidays

We have much to be thankful for.
This year, we welcomed two beautiful new nephews, including the little guy pictured above. They are both happy and healthy.
I was lucky enough to be given the privilege to witness Hunter’s birth. Even after I have children of my own, being there when my nephew took his [...]

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Thanksgiving Eve

On November 25, 2009 · 4 Comments · In holidays

People are traveling, friends and family are gathering, and tomorrow, the entire country will eat ourselves sick. But tonight? Tonight is the “biggest drinking night of the year.”

Or so I’ve been told.

The bar scene is not my thing. Don’t get me wrong; it used to be. But I was pretty much over it [...]

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Operation Baking Gals – Holiday Edition

On November 25, 2009 · 1 Comment · In operation baking gals

We’re coming up on the one-year anniversary of my participation with Operation Baking Gals!

Last Christmastime, I joined a Baking Gals team and sent a package to a soldier who was spending the holidays away from home. This season, I’ll be hosting a team, as I have done numerous times throughout the past [...]

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