Happy Thanksgiving

Sunday, Sister #2 made this delicious cookie cake. We had a mini thanksgiving celebration for Sunday Night Dinner.

Blogger World, I'd like to wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!!! I hope it's full of joy, love, and peace. 

I have many blessings in my life....

Each year I'm thankful for my health...

This year I'm very thankful for a job!! When my old company announced closing the doors, I didn't know what would happen. I'm thankful everything worked out for the best. 

Blogger World, enjoy your Thanksgiving!

Weekend Update

Thank goodness it is a short week! I'm still recovering from the weekend. It was a wet and busy weekend. 

Saturday, Canada Travis and I went to the OU football game. We stood in the pouring rain for the Sooners. Crazy! It wasn't all that bad. Since Canada Travis is a former boy scout, we were prepared for rain. 

I might not been the most trendy/fashion forward fan, but at least I was dry. 

The rest of the weekend was spent watching a three day series on National Geographic Channel. Did you happen to catch the series? It was called Eat: The Story of Food. It was very good! 

Well, that was pretty much my weekend. 

Gobble Til' You Wobble

Yesterday, my office introduced me to one of their holiday traditions. It's called Gobble Til' You Wobble. Basically, it's a day where everyone brings food and we eat all day. You can probably guess, I love this new tradition!!! 

To participate I brought Bacon Maple Cookies; which happen to be one of my new recipes.

I'm proud to report they were a huge hit. People were talking about my cookies! 

Here's a picture of the conference room where my department stored our goodies. 

There were about 20 conference rooms around the office with similar amounts of food.

Needless to say, this new company and I are starting off on the right foot!

100 New Recipes

Saturday evening, Canada Travis and I were watching the OU game with a few friends. One of girls in the group told me she's trying 100 new recipes this year. Also, she's keeping track of the recipes on her phone so she can remember everything she's tried. Once I heard her idea I knew I needed to do it too. Therefore, I'm now trying 100 new recipes. I'd like to accomplish this in one year, but I'm not concerned with the time frame.

Last night I tried two new recipe; Cornbread Biscuits and Maple Bacon Cookies. Both turned out great! However, I have 98 more recipes to try. Please send me your favorite recipes.

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to Sister #1!

She's one heck of a sister! I'm a lucky girl to have her as one of my sisters!

Winter has arrived

Veterans Day is starting out cold! Yesterday, in OK, it was in the 70s. This morning it was in the 20s. Also, there's a 40 mph wind.

Anyway, today is Veterans Day. Thank you to everyone who has/is serving in the military!! You are awesome!!!!

It makes me happy to see many businesses are offering freebies to our Vets. Here's a few of the freebies...

Free coffee at Starbucks

Free meal at Hooters

Free beer at Old Chicago/ Rock Bottom/ChopHouse

Free pancakes at IHOP

Free haircut at Great Clips

There's many more offers online. Go check them out and thank a Veretan today!!!

Ooh Rah!

Today, is the US Maine Corps 239 birthday.  According to the Marine Corps tradition and Philly history, the Marine Corp was unofficially founded at Tubs Tavern on Water Street as men signed up for the Revoluntionary War.

These men and women deserve a huge birthday party!! 

Back to Work

The vacation life is over. Yesterday, was my first day at my new job. Everything went well. You know, for a first day. I haven't been the new kid in ten years; and being the new kid isn't fun. 

Despite the headache of being the new kid, I think everything will be ok. For starters, I have my own office with real walls. It even comes with a door!!!

Day 6

All good things must come to and end. On Day 6 we decided to come home. Goodbye Texas! It's been fun! I hope to see you very soon. However, I'm very excited to sleep on a bed. I'm sure you understand. 

Day 5

Well, I've made it to Day 5. I must say, this camping thing has been pretty good. I feel like everyday Canada Travis and I have had lots of relaxing time; which is good. Every once in awhile it's nice to just stop and take a break. Today, was that type of day. 

We started out our day doing some fishing. We had no luck, which is why I didn't take any pictures. John Doe #1 is still swimming in the pond. 

Once we realized the fish were not into our new garlic flavored bait we headed into town for some BBQ. 

Cooper's, where we eat BBQ, has fantastic Mac-n-Cheese!! I'm sure going to miss the Mac-n-Cheese when I leave this town. 

Part of our afternoon was spent shopping for granite. I found something I needed; a granite sink. 

It's a very expensive sink, but it looks good. 

Canada Travis and I spent the other part of our afternoon relaxing in the swing while drinking a glass of wine. 

Although, this day has been great my favorite part was dinner. We had hot dogs! I love hot dogs!!! 

Due to modern technology, we ended our day with a Redbox movie in the tent. 

You might think this is cheating, but I don't care. You try camping for five days!!!