Even More Fall Splendor

More beauty from the season.  I THINK having red hair makes me adore these colors even more.  I can wear all of them.  Next to the beach, the fall season touches something deep within me.  Enjoy.

11/24

Much Needed Post Caps

Mister and I have decided to be just a little productive today.  Not too much ya see, or our systems would collapse.  I went towards the studio to sew and he replaced the post caps on the front porch banister.  This was much needed and such an improvement. 

Yes, I had to sneak back in and take a picture which managed to get me a snide comment from him --- one I will not share here. 

What did you do today?

Black Friday Done Right

Enough said.

Thanksgiving w/Jen and Family and Lights at Zoo

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!  I am indeed thankful for all the amazing things in my life.  The picture helps me keep it in balance and always remember that other things are just not that important.  Well ---- that works most of the time, but when it comes to a car . . . . . Hey Mister.

At any rate.  This is the sight we woke up to today.  Boys everywhere.

Day Before Thanksgiving Family Time

My sweet Mister has family here in Dallas too and sometimes it is hard to work out spending time with both sides over Thanksgiving.  With Jen's group in town, we can't really get away so invited Mom H. and his sister Michelle over for a pre-Thanksgiving dinner.  No turkey, but a wonderful Holiday Ham, with Lemon Thyme Rice, Iron Burnt Green Beans, Salad, Fresh Bread and Strawberry Granita for dessert.  Most of the day was spent in the kitchen, but I loved the time there.

When Jen's family arrive, they have an extra as they are hosting a foreign exchange student this year.  Welcome to the family Leon.

Holiday Ham w/Pineapple

Since I am working on the Strawberry Granita recipe today, I thought I do the ham one as well.  This one is an old Taste of Home recipe and you are supposed to do it the night before.  Ooops --- hopefully 7 hours in advance will be enough.

Take one fully-cooked, bone-in ham (12-14 pounds), spiral cut or thinly sliced and place it into a roasting pan.

Making Strawberry Granita

I'm making Strawberry Granita as dessert tonight and haven't shared this recipe before.  Once upon a time I sold Pampered Chef and it is one of their tried and true simple to make ones.  Wow, that is awful grammar but I'm leaving it as is.

Gather all your ingredients or as Mister would say, "Make sure your mise en place is at the ready."  To make enough for 12 people, you will need 2 1/4 cups water; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/8 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 pound strawberries, hulled; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 tablespoons vodka (can use a currant flavored, but I use plain); additional sliced strawberries, vodka, and mint for garnish (not shown).