November Happenings

November brought our first good snow storm. It didn't last too long, but long enough to get in a few days of snow fun! I caught Jackson licking ice off the window....who's child is he?!

Landon enjoys going to my doctor more than I do. They spoil him. I can't blame them!

Kensie and Lincoln both entered the Reflections contest this year. Kensie choreographed a dance and Lincoln took a picture. They both received awards and are moving on to the district level!

Gourmet Night

I hosted Gourmet Night at my house this month. I was so busy all day that I forgot to be tired and sick. It was a huge blessing! I had fun coming up with the menu this time. I only had one minor major snafu when I realized in the morning that all the homemade pumpkin ravioli that I made (and have made several times) the day before and froze had burst open! Word to the wise- do not freeze ravioli with pumpkin filling. I had to come up with a back-up plan quick, but luckily it ended up being just as yummy!

THE MENU:

Appetizers

Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear

 Rosemary and Cranberry Spread

Beverage

THE party punch

Salad

 Fall Salad with Maple Dressing

Main Course 

Curried Butternut Squash & Pear Soup

Cheese Ravioli With Pumpkin Sage Sauce 

Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Cranberries

Dessert 

Apple Pie in a Jar with homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

 

Find all the recipes on Cookbook Junkies

All Hallows Eve

What a great Halloween! The weather was the best its ever been, I think. Matt took the day off, so he got to enjoy the school parade with me!
This year the kids dressed as Cleopatra, a pirate, the Batman, and a cute little hobo. We enjoyed our traditional dinner in a pumpkin before the kids went or trick-or-treating with Matt (or with friends, in Kensie's case). I stayed home to eat hand out candy and watch scary movies.