Tea Time~

Tis the season to slow things down and relax with a cup of hot herbal tea and a good book!
Ok and maybe a sweet or two~

Thank you to all my blog friends that come by to say hi~ I love and cherish all your comments!
I will be in and out of blogland from now to the end of the year and will  be posting from time to time but not very often.
                           Things I will be doing

• My In Laws are coming for Christmas so I will be preparing for their arrival.
• Olivia whom just turned 2 in Oct. has been potty training herself. It keeps me quit busy as she is still working on things and it can get a bit messy at times. Over all she is doing great! I'm so proud of her!
• I will hopfully be doing some sewing projects that have been on the back burner for a while~
• I will post when/if time allows but for now I'm just not going to stress about it!
• I will be decluttering the girls room and getting the laundry room organized.
• Making my own laundry soap.
• Sending out Christmas cards.
• Reading to the kiddos all our new Christmas stories (hard bound) I got for our holiday selection.
• Go Christmas Caroling.
• Taking kiddos to the dentist for cleaning.
• Going to bed early....so I can read my novel!

Blessings,
Georgiann

And The Winner Of My Thanksgiving Giveaway Is........

~~~~~~Grammy K!~~~~~~
Thanks to all those whom joined in on my Thanksgiving giveaway~
I really had a great time reading all your comments, recipes and traditions.
 The winner was drawn this afternoon out of a large stock pot by my sister! (she came over for lunch)

A new tradtion I plan to start this year is to get my older teens involved in a fast moving card game called APPLES TO APPLES ! I bought my game at Walmart for $18.00 last week! I have yet to play
but after purchasing my game I saw over at another blog someone else rave about how fun it is! I'm glad I bought it! I will let you know how it goes!

Today I had my sister over for a Thanksgiving Lunch.
My youngest three kiddos whom I un/homeschool helped me cook and set the table to get ready for Auntie's arrival!
We My sister and I feasted on a Turkey breast stuffed with cornbread stuffing and topped with a fruit glaze! (COSTCO  bake and serve!) We also enjoyed organic green beans,mashed potatos and homemade butter rolls.....oh we can't forget the sparkling grape juice~the kids favorite!

For dessert I dished up a yummy Berry Buckle Cake~and coffee!

This Thanksgiving my family(just the 8 of us) will attend Mass to give God thanks and praise....then all come home and  work together to cook up the usual Thanksgiving  day grub! I see a nap and a movie(DVD) some where in my day! I might get a chance to read my latest library books!?
In the evening we will eat more food and settle in for a game of Apples to Apples!
EAT~LAUGH~PRAY

Happy Thanksgiving!

Warmly,
Georgiann

A Pro Life Site Is Having A Giveaway~

My new friends over at
 Handmade for Life  are hosting a nice giveaway
for a handmade sign~
So go check it out! Giveaway ends on Friday~

Don't forget you have until Midnight on Nov.22 to enter my Thanksgiving Giveaway....posted under this one!

Thanksgiving Giveaway~

Hi to all (ok the few) that come to read my blog~

I am having a giveaway!

Open to US residents only~

One Blessed person will win a.......

Pumpkin Scone Recipe dish towel....

To enter:

Leave me a comment telling me about your favorite

Thanksgiving recipe
              OR
Tradition

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To get a second entry: become a follower and leave a separate comment. (If you are already a follower just leave a comment saying so)

To get a third and forth....yes that's 2 more entries! Just blog about the giveaway and let me know!

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The giveaway starts tonight

and ends Sunday Nov. 22

@ Midnight Pacific time!

Blessings,

Georgiann

Autumn Pumpkin Bisque~

Autumn Pumpkin Bisque~
1 sweet potato (chopped and boiled)
1 small onion (chopped)
1/2 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 cup pumpkin (canned or homemade puree)
1 carrot (chopped)
1 celery stalk (chopped)
4 cups chicken stock (or veggie stock)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning (I use a large freeze dried mix) sage,thyme,rosemary etc.

In a large stock pot saute chopped veggies in about 2T olive oil or butter until veggies are soft.
Add remaining ingredient except heavy cream and simmer for about 10 minutes.
With a hand blender, blend soup down until somewhat smooth or desired consistency.
(I like some chunks left)
Add heavy cream.......stir and serve!
I dished out mine with a grilled cheese sandwich on my homemade wheat bread!
This bisque would be a great Thanksgiving Day starter~
You could even serve it up in a large hollowed out pumpkin~boy that would be a show stopper!
Or give each guest their own small mini pumpkin filled with bisque!
Tomorrow..........
I will be hosting a giveaway so come back and see what I'm givin' away!
Here is a hint* it has to do with Autumn!
Can you guess what it could be?

Nothing Better.....

....than a good story and Daddy's lap!



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Blessings for a beautiful day~

Georgiann

Giveaway and Writing 101~

> Raising Arrows is having a giveaway. It ends tomorrow so hurry over and check it out!
Amy is also giving another lesson in creative writing Monday Nov. 9.(tomorrow)
So pop on over and join her!

Blessings,
Georgiann

Taking Time.....

to enjoy the beauty in the scenery....

...as I travel down the tracks of my life!

Blessings,
Georgiann

Taking A Break...

Hi to all my blog readers,
I will be taking a short bloggin' break!
Feel free to read though my archives.
I will be reading my comments so feel free to leave one!
I hope you like the song I'm leaving you with! hee hee LOL

I will be back soon!

Blessings and Love
Georgiann