Might Be a Bargain

The sign said For Sale, but I'm pretty sure they weren't focusing on the house per say.....just the land that the horses are crazing on.  Do you ever wonder why a house is abandoned way out in the beautiful countryside?  When I drive by and see houses like this, farmhouses that have been forgotten and neglected, I just can't understand it......what happened?

Today was just a nice quiet and relaxed day with the family.  No big Black Friday shopping, no way.  Oh wait, I did do a little online shopping @ REI when I woke up this morning while drinking my first cup of coffee.  I was still in my pajamas too.  That's my kind of shopping. 

Thanksgiving Weekend

I never learned the skill of crocheting....believe me, I tried and then I tried again.  My stitches would always come out tight.  I finally just gave up, and now I just enjoy watching my daughter as she magically moves her fingers, gently swirling the yarn around her crotchet needle.  It's so rhythmic and so graceful.....very calming for the soul.   

 

Becca has been busy making crocheted headbands for all her friends and co-workers.  Today, her grandma graciously offered that she could look through all her old buttons that she has collected over the many, many years.  Adding a button to the headband just makes it an extra special touch.

I'd like to wish all my blog friends a Happy Thanksgiving, and I hope you all could spend time with your families.  We are here in Southwest Wisconsin visiting my parents for a couple days.  Family and food = love!

Cooking Begins

Let the homemade food begin!   Made my favorite Maple Pecan pie for Thanksgiving.  Like I've mentioned before, you'll find the pie recipe under Turtle Recipes in my blog menu.

 

Bike man made his yummy cornbread stuffing with lots of cranberries, onions, celery, fresh sage and fried bacon.  Seriously, it's the best thing ever.  Bike man will continue to make a few more Thanksgiving favorites tomorrow, and then we'll be already for Thursday. 

I'll check back in on Thanksgiving Day.

Winds Are Whipping

Saint Francis

 

Another batch of cold air is moving in tonight and I can hear the wind whipping against the house.  Cold nights mean the lake ice is here to stay.

 

Won't be long and Saint Francis will be covered in snow.....thought you'd like this photo Mom moo!