The thermometer on the fireplace reads 53 so far this afternoon.
We had planned to clearcoat our wooden snowflakes downstairs until Bob read the label on the can...It requires very good ventilation! So downstairs is a no-go but out on the deck will work once it gets over 40 degrees F... and it has!! BTW... the class was fun.
Here they are after two coatings. ...the final drying time!
Temperatures reached almost 60 and there are just little bits of snow/ice left!
Had some errands to do so picked up a few decorating things on the way... a new Christmas cactus (white) to replace the one that went belly up on the deck when we were gone! A real Christmas greenery display for on the front steps... and a fake greenery garland for in the house.
Bob and I went to a craft class Sunday... decorating a wooden snowflake. Mine looks very different from his but we are happy. We sprinkled epsom salts on top for glitter and have been waiting to make sure the snowflakes are totally dry before spraying with clear finish. The snowflakes are pretty large - about 12 inches in diameter and will look great hanging near the front door ( outdoor entryway).
Bob finally helped hang our "Happy Holidays" banner and a new from Target "Merry Christmas" banner outside and another "Happy Holidays" banner inside on the coat closet door ( I think I will staple cards to it!).
Forgot to publish yesterday...
I went on a Wal-Mart run for some things I needed for the family batch of "home made Chex Mix"... I found everything and added some impulse items. When I headed to check out I found there were no cashiers.. only scan and go booths.
Rats... rats... each store's scan and go booths are different and I was leery of Wal-Mart's. The person who "helps' told me no cashiers came to work today... but SHE.. she was very helpful! Got everything checked out, paid and headed home!
Looks like people ( daughters and grandson) are coming Sunday to "help"... We make a huge amount to make sure everyone has some!
Then it's cookie making time from Sunday through Christmas!!
This morning I found 3 - 4 inches on the deck and when I went out to fetch the paper I discovered there was a crunchy icy layer underneath. Here's hoping it all disappears by evening..
I am not exactly sure how apple slab works since my daughter made it instead of apple pie. It is a layer of crust in a 13 x 9 pan with sliced apples and a streusel type topping. The apples have cinnamon on them.
The Blue Springs snowplow did "do" our cul-de-sac! Not the center but a ring along the edge! Who cares.. no pile at the end of our driveway!
Everywhere I look people are saying "snow"... no one says the same amount .. from 1 inch to 8 inches. Some say a wintery mix. So we'll see what we get!!
When I went out for the mail it was starting..tiny little wet drops.
We are still working through leftovers. Bob had his first turkey sandwich for lunch ! It will be another "turkey dinner" for dinner tonight!! I'll be whipping some heavy cream to go on the apple slab we have instead of pie!! Changed our minds.. pies for both! The apple slab and whipped cream can wait!
It's now late in the evening and there is a dusting of snow.. It has stopped but what will we have by next morning?
3 - 4 inches on the deck!!
I swear it takes longer to clean up after Thanksgiving dinner than to make it!! When Bob and I went to bed we still had one load of dishes to run in the dishwasher!
No cooking for awhile... turkey sandwiches , left over charcuterie things, left over veggies, crackers and dip ... will be the menu for tonight ...at least!!
BTW ..rewarded myself after finishing things with a piece of pecan pie for breakfast!!
The turkey is in the oven... veggie scraps and the turkey neck are simmering away to add the liquid to our gravy... stuffing is in the crockpot...pies are covered with foil and out on the deck to keep cool...table is ready to be set...
Bob and I are waiting for everyone to show up with their sides!!
Way too much food but all delish!! Sent some home to our grand daughter who had to work ( kitchen at Houlihan's restaurant)...
Only one almost disaster... the crockpot stuffing! Luckily I checked it but found the strip it had been plugged into hadn't been turned on! Put some in a covered casserole with the turkey and turned the rest up to high! Disaster averted!
BTW...every body had stuff to take home... the girls took each other's home!!
