tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post6502244622973136093..comments2024-01-10T10:42:35.978-05:00Comments on SweetPotatoClaire: from thanksgiving to adventamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-4436211475115460522015-12-15T09:09:31.586-05:002015-12-15T09:09:31.586-05:00had Mike been home, yeah, it would've felt mor...had Mike been home, yeah, it would've felt more like Thanksgiving. but still- it was good. I say if you want to stay home, do it! (I know it isn't always that easy, though)<br /><br />I love the spiral, too- right now it is full of crystals and feathers and acorns, etc..... it is pretty. and the calendar is great~ Claire actually took several of the little paper pockets up to NJ with her and nana is in charge of that for a few days, so I'm sure that has been a lot of fun~amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-65373519276698200732015-12-13T13:04:39.317-05:002015-12-13T13:04:39.317-05:00one year we had to cancel thanksgiving due to a fl...one year we had to cancel thanksgiving due to a flu and (aside from the sick little) it was really wonderful... but we were together as a family. it was the first and only thanksgiving we have ever had at home. i hope that changes someday. i assume it will... so i just try to remember and enjoy the bits i like about our busy holidays. i LOVE your advent spiral and your calendar tradition. i feel we are in need of a change. i am not into our little advent box at all this year. i really love the idea of the spiral.jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603715564588824506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-34105345495017364292015-12-10T22:42:08.581-05:002015-12-10T22:42:08.581-05:00me too! I suppose that says good things about her ...me too! I suppose that says good things about her immune system and her body's ability to knock things out quickly.<br /><br />somewhat- I did get two pies made and stuffing prepped, so I'll count that as a win!amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-19199115190034492092015-12-10T22:41:17.861-05:002015-12-10T22:41:17.861-05:00that sounds promising. I don't think I'm ...that sounds promising. I don't think I'm quite the baker that you are (I lean more towards the pickles and soups when it comes to my kitchen happenings, generally) but these cider doughnuts have definitely been enjoyed! amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-32463431660720893842015-12-10T22:40:11.487-05:002015-12-10T22:40:11.487-05:00it's great! I like to think about how it'...it's great! I like to think about how it's 'other half' is up there in your home~amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-53098119842561552822015-12-10T22:39:51.371-05:002015-12-10T22:39:51.371-05:00thank you~ and yes, it certainly did balance out n...thank you~ and yes, it certainly did balance out nicely, in the end. and even Thanksgiving day was alright- just not quite what I'd expected and I often come around slowly to things getting derailed ;)amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-44505934131609056712015-12-09T08:59:07.434-05:002015-12-09T08:59:07.434-05:00so glad the fever was short lived and she bounced ...so glad the fever was short lived and she bounced back. you were quite productive while she was sleeping!!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-89965171328809179002015-12-07T18:43:25.383-05:002015-12-07T18:43:25.383-05:00Ah yes. Cider donuts, inside a cake dome. Since we...Ah yes. Cider donuts, inside a cake dome. Since we packed up everything and moved it, it is almost like I've forgotten how to use things because they are all out of context from our former home. I shall go see what I can fill a cake dome with... mmm.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16630143757071248406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-36262189475354783122015-12-07T16:14:06.276-05:002015-12-07T16:14:06.276-05:00I love seeing that Advent spiral in your home :)I love seeing that Advent spiral in your home :)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-64780674804664675022015-12-07T11:38:31.378-05:002015-12-07T11:38:31.378-05:00Shame your thanksgiving didn't go as planned b...Shame your thanksgiving didn't go as planned but certainly the next day more than made up for it. I am always picking up games and books for the Grandchildren from charity shop stores we have some great times playing together, making wonderful memories that have only cost a few pence. Sending you cheers from our house to yours too.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.com