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Friday, January 4, 2013

Today


Today I....

  1. made cranberry apple hand pies out of leftover cranberry relish and crescent roll dough.
  2. enjoyed looking at the snow
  3. welcomed a little indoor visitor
  4. checked on the couch potatoes
  5. did a little bird watching
  6. enjoyed one last cup of mulled cider.
The boys don't go back to school until the 9th!
We're having a few lazy, wonderful days until then!



57 comments:

  1. um...can i have a hand pie...that looks good....and you have a star floating in your cider...how cool

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    1. of course you can :) Love those star fruits...the perfect holiday garnish!

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  2. Love the shot of the snow-covered gazebo.

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    1. Just shoveling it and driving in it. Watching it snow with the right person beside me can be very relaxing. And I do love gazebos, too!

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    2. Is Orson a person? ....ducks....lol...

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    3. HE doesn't watch the snow. He only watches his food dish! I'm talking about lady-type people!

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  3. What a lovely day! and i'm still jealous of your snow! lol

    The children have gone back to school and seem to be enjoying it :) Next week I'll get to enjoy the peace and quiet and my normal routines. This week I'm getting ready for company so I need to clean :)

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    1. I know what you mean about routines! I can't get into one with the boys still at home. Seems I'm the only one sleeping late! ha. And I feel a bit lazy....with 100 projects staring at me! lol....

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    2. ha, yes, the projects will do that. just sit there and stare at you! enjoy the lazy days.

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    3. I'm making lists as I gear up to hit it all soon! ha. My house needs a major organization overhaul. ha.

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  4. We went back to school today! I am sure my students thought I looked like a zombie early this morning. lol

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    1. I told the mister tonight that I'm the only one sleeping late these days...I'll be the one having a hard time getting up when school starts next week!

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  5. Is that your gazebo, Betsy? I love it...
    You sure had a nice day..kinda relaxing...but rewarding as well...
    I wonder how long that little ladybug has been sleeping in that plant...hahaha...
    Those pies look really tasty...
    My soup was delish...I must say...I outdid myself!!!

    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. It's the neighbors...I can see it while sitting at my desk. I love looking at it!
      I bet your soup was yummy....some of my best soups started out as a roast!

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  6. Geez they are off longer than me
    Nice being able to relax at ones sea
    Better hope a cat
    Doesn't spy the ladybug at your mat
    And snow ewwww
    All yours at your zoo

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    1. The ladybug would be gone
      and the cat would be singing a song!
      :)

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    2. haha rifting the book
      That will come one day to my nook

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    3. Did you put that in my head?
      Oh, that causes me dread! ha.

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  7. Great use of the leftover rolls and cranberry relish!! I'm sure I would enjoy one of those right now!! hope you all have a wonderful few more days of relaxing! blessings ~ tanna

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    1. I really need to get to work! But I haven't found my muse yet!

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  8. These pictures are relaxing to look at, especially with the little snowflakes peacefully falling. And I really like that picture of your couch potato!

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    1. He only moves to get a snack from the kitchen. ha.

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  9. I like your indoor visitor. :)

    We have eaten or given away most of the holiday goodies now. It's actually a relief to have them gone. Tomorrow I will bake a blueberry pie for a very special 25 year old son. I think I shall enjoy the aroma as it fills the house. Maybe I'll even drink a cup of coffee while I inhale deeply.

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    1. no birthday pie for you? Wow, you are diehard! ha. I haven't found my willpower yet.

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    2. I have 30 pounds to lose. I have to hang onto all the will power I can, even if I do cheat and drink coffee. :)

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    3. Well, I wouldn't consider coffee as cheating...it will probably help you not eat! And it prevents dementia...that's my go-to fact. :) I mean, what benefit will skinny be if you loose your mind? lol...

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  10. nice pictures Betsy and nice pies look delicious!

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    1. the little pies were so fun to make! And a nice way to use up some things in the refrigerator!

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    2. cranberry and apple...yum! With a little cinnamon. Homemade crust would have been better, though. haha.

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  11. What a great relaxing way to spend the day!

    XO,
    Jane

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    1. Isn't that pretty? Ah, you and Silver both like it! :)

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    2. I always love Gazebo Betsy and this with snow is lovely!

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  13. What a nice day. Love lazy hazy days... Didn't have one today. Was getting ready to make a new post, and when I hit the the button to upload a picture...the "browse" button is gone, and it doesn't give options to upload from pictures. Got any ideas, or is it just my computer. I check on all 3 blogs I manage, and it's the same. Have you had a problem?

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    1. No, I made this post a couple of hours ago and didn't have a problem. Where is the browse button? I'm not following you on that one.

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  14. I love these posts, they always make me want to come spend the day with you! :)

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    1. haha..ok! Then I'll come spend the day with you! Let's do that zipline! haha.

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  15. You make a cool winter day feel good.

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    1. It did feel good....now today, I hope to accomplish something. ha.

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  16. You are soo good.
    All I did all day was try to scan my old photos because they are fading.
    It is so time consuming
    I am also sending them to family just in case they are losing theirs as well.

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    1. Oh, that is a big job! And one that I need to do. It's too daunting right now...oh my. But good for you to get started! It will feel so good when it's finished!

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  17. such pretty photos~ no snow here, we only had one dusting of it so far.
    Our school goes back Monday but I am sure my DD and SIL, who both teach, would rather not go back until the 9th.

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    1. so true...I'm sure the teachers really enjoy the break!

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  18. When i relax, I seem to do nothing compared to you. What a pretty ,peaceful post Betsy, enjoy your day!

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    1. well, you don't have all these boys creating things to do. ha. :)

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  19. Oh how lovely - enjoy the last days of the holiday!
    Mary x

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  20. I am going to try that cranberry idea. I made relish and I think creating baked items out it would be fun.

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    1. I think you'll like it, Larry! It's always fun to use up the leftovers! :)

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  21. Hand pies! What a great idea and a fun way to use up left-overs. You always have such great ideas. Enjoy these lazy days until school resumes.

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    1. We finished them up tonight...and I wished there were more! ha.

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