12.05.14

Wednesday Nights
Just a little over a month and I miss them!

12.04.14

"Throwback Thursday"
Last week we decided to start thawing out a turkey. Tonight we finally got around to cooking it. We did the full Thanksgiving dinner. I was absolutely surprised at how well my pumpkin pie came out. Too bad I wasn't in charge of that for Thanksgiving this year versus the rolls! We had everything done, including the turkey, in 90 minutes!

Also came across the "Limited Edition" flavor of Oreos while I was at Safeway.

12.03.14

Good News, Bad News
Had my ortho appointment for my MRI results today. Good news...I don't need surgery. Bad news...I have patellofemoral arthritis...something that I shouldn't have for another 15-20 years! I received a steroid injection in each knee today. In addition to the arthritis, my right patella is "out of the groove" so I will be headed to PT next week to work on that. Good to know there are still two different rounds of injections that I can get prior to any type of surgery. (Not the actual syringe from my injections, but an exact replica.)

Did end the evening on a high note with a BDay dinner...Happy Birthday Babe!

11.30.14

Final Day of November
The Broncos had a late game tonight, so I had plenty of time to get my decorating finished...well almost finished. I still have the ornaments on the tree and everything in the basement. The weather outside today absolutely felt like winter even though it's a few weeks away.

11.29.14

Deck the Halls
Well, today is the day...out with fall, in with winter. Yes, I know that the official start date is still two weeks away, but the decorations have come out. The weather was beautiful so we got all of the outdoor lights hung. Found a "fall treasure" to enjoy while I was working.

We were finally able to get everything inside back to its place and cleaned after all of our flooring work, so most of those decorations will come out tomorrow.

And finally, who can resist a photo of a cute cat...I guess we know who runs this house!

11.28.14

The Day After
After all the yummy food yesterday, today is just a day to much on snacks and leftovers. Recently came across these two yummy popcorn flavors. Parked in front of the tv watching the CSU Rams and "How to Train Your Dragon 2." Trying to find motivation to clean and begin decorating for Christmas.

After I originally made this post, I ended up with a beautiful sunset photo...had to add it!

11.27.14

Happy Thanksgiving
I started off the day with my annual "Turkey Trot." With the great weather today, I had originally planned on attending an actual event...the "Turkey Rock Trot" here in Castle Rock. But with the bum knee I thought it best to stay indoors again...at least until I visit the doctor for my MRI results this Wednesday. Pretty happy, managed to set a new best time!

And then to the rolls...an epic fail!! Some of the sweet potato "rolls" turned out to be "cakes." The others weren't too great either, but at least looked like rolls! Needless to say we had to make a quick stop at the grocery store. (Too bad that at that point I hadn't realized I didn't have my pomegranate juice for the fun cocktail...come to find out it didn't even make it into my bag from King Soopers!)

The day turned out great...Renee and Dave did an amazing job of hosting and it was great to spend the day with family! Happy Turkey Day everyone!!

11.26.14

Thanksgiving
I'm not hosting this year, but I feel like I've spent just as much time in the kitchen today. We will be headed to the Kenyon's house tomorrow with: homemade rolls, deviled eggs (some with candied bacon!), artichoke dip, and a pomegranate cocktail in tow! Looking forward to a wonderful day with family tomorrow!!!

11.25.14

Writing in the Snow
Was going to post this yesterday...forgot...it was "HI" written in the snow on the fairway out back first thing this morning.

11.24.14

Gropple
Came out of work this evening and it looked like Styrofoam vomit everywhere. :)

11.23.14

Storm
Little taste of winter this afternoon.

11.22.14

Starlighting
The weather was great so I was able to talk Chad into going to the annual Starlighting Ceremony. Discovered the Handheld Night Scene mode on my camera and got several good shots. 

And of course I had to finish the evening with a drink...Breckenridge Bourbon on the rocks. (This is when I really need an ice ball!)

11.21.14

Old Pal
Saw a post from #theproofpub on Instagram Thursday, so I decided to break in the new RHRLGC drink glasses with a new cocktail...I think I'm really going to like these glasses.

11.20.14

Grandpa & I on a summer trip to Vail.

10:10:20
Eighteen years ago tonight I was sitting in the basement of our Englewood rental, watching tv and cutting out materials for my 1st & 2nd grade centers. The phone rang at 10:10PM and it was my grandma...my Grandpa Hartman had passed away. I consider myself to be so very lucky in the fact that I grew up "across the driveway" from him and I saw him nearly everyday. I rarely saw him get upset and he knew how to make everyone smile and laugh.

My grandpa, dad and Aunt Jana. (1954)

11.19.14

Boot Cuffs
I got my first "Secret Messenger" gift today...boot cuffs...and I LOVE them!! After going online, I've discovered that I need more! Not sure they will go with my "big girl boots" though.

11.18.14

Crafty
Erin was working on her staff photo craft today...couldn't resist a bag full of googly eyes!

11.17.14

Cocktail To-Go
I've been nice...most of the time! ;) I think I need this and any other flavor they might have in my stocking. 

11.12.14

Cold as Crap!
In the middle of an "Arctic Plunge" is a great time for my warm and fuzzy boots!

11.11.14

A Little Jar of Heaven!
So, I've had a number of friends share their love for the Cookie Butter from Trader Joe's. I finally made it to a store and purchased both the traditional and the Cookies & Creme flavors. Holy crap this stuff is AWESOME and DANGEROUS!! My favorite so far is the traditional flavor on vanilla ice cream. 

11.10.14

New Suit
Had to get a one-piece for laps at the rec center. Trying lower-impact exercise for my bum knee. The "knee journey" will begin Thursday.