food, crochet, merriment
This moment.
A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from our lives.
A simple, special, memorable moment.
A moment I want to pause, savor and keep close to my heart.
If you are inspired to do the same–leave us a link in the comments.
Happy weekend my friends.
Ok, so it’s November 5th and you would think that nippy weather and snow would be almost expected by now—even welcomed by some of us right? Well, of course, right.
But here’s the snafu–this picture was taken 3 weeks ago on a random snowy day, 1 day–wedged right in between weeks of 70 degree days, then, and ever since. In fact, it’s getting kinda creepy how warm it is right now. We’re in the Rocky Mountain for Pete’s sake! It’s November and I’m still wearing sandals and haven’t even put on my coat yet…not once.
Where’s the “Jack Frost nipping at your nose” thing that should be going on?!
How can we possibly get into the holiday spirit when it’s sunny and warm out there? Mother Nature–what are you thinking? You are confusing us all. Sheesh.
I speak for the snow lover’s of the world when I say, “We’re being robbed, and something MUST be done!”
Therefore, we will be out back all day, chanting for real, true, November weather to replace this ridiculous May stuff. Yes, I said chanting.
You are welcome to join us.
Bring your own cymbals.
Oh, and don’t tell my mom…chanting gives her the heebee jeebies.
Pool shark, that is.
Back in the old days, when my parents were still around, my cute little daddy surprised us all speechless, when he up and bought a pool table. We never knew he was even interested in a pool table. In fact, when I was dating a very handsome boy–who shall remain forever nameless–back in high school, there were only a few rules beyond, “Behave yourself.” They went something like this–
1) Come home the same night you went out.
2) Never get on a motorcycle–with anyone.
3) Do not, under any circumstances enter a pool hall with some guy.
So a few years later, what does he do? He tows a real live pool table into the basement and promptly becomes…
a shark.
Seriously. He beat everyone–
except my mom…because he let her cheat.
One day he and Lyndi were going downstairs to “have a game” and I said, “So, is my daughter going into a pool hall with some guy?”
He said, “Naw, I’m not some guy. I’m some grampa. Don’t you worry. If I see some guys I’ll throw ’em out.” He was grinning big now, and said, “Well, at least it isn’t a motorcycle. You know how I feel about motorcycles.”
Then he laughed his head off.
Dad…dad.
Oooooh…I do miss that laugh.
I first tasted something pretty close to this over at Sonic a million years ago. It was good–but I kept thinking, “How hard could this possibly be to make at home. Well, here’s your answer…
Not very darn. It was simple and quick—and you KNOW how I feel about recipes like that. Ummmm—good!
Ingredients:
2 cans chili
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained
1 can refried beans
1 bag chili Freetoes
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Mix all the canned ingredients together in a bowl. Spread into a 9×13 Pyrex casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and about 4 cups of Freetoes. Cover with tin foil and bake at 350 until hot and bubbly clear through and cheese is melted
Tell your family you went out for fast food…
except this is better…so they won’t believe you.
Never mind.
At first glance, this might look like a big jumble of clutter to you. But if you look more closely…
you’d realize that these are actually the dozens, and dozens, AND dozens of prizes…
we are collecting from local vendors, handmade shops and artisans from all over the United States…
and from as far away as Canada, England, Hong Kong, and Europe. And that’s not to mention some pretty fabulous involvement from some of our local favorites like Hale Center Theater and Sweet Tooth Fairy. It’s all to celebrate the premiere of Harry Potter 7, The Deathly Hallows–on November 18-19.
People have been so good to us donating lovely gifts for our audience.
Check out this amazing “Butterbeer Gift Basket” from Chica And Jo…
and these fabulous T-shirts and Hoodies from Quantum Leaper X…
and this incredible wood burned treasure box, sent all the way from Hungary and Bacon Factory. And the best part is–there are more prizes coming in every day. {Insert squeal of delight here}
So, as much as I’d love to stay and chat–I need to run…
I’ve got to check the mail. hee hee.
P.S…
1} If you will be anywhere near Orem, Utah on November 18-19 and would like to come to our Magical Pre-Show Bash and Harry Potter midnight movie premiere, please, please let us know ASAP–as there are just a few seats left, and we’d LOVE to fill them with you–our friends.
2}If you know of any person, shop or business that would like to be part of our event giveaway promo, there is still time to join the fun.
Either way–contact me at LauniKAnderson@gmail.com for the easy info.
Hope you’ll join us–we can hardly wait!
