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Christmas Eve Menu

Posted by Cate under Holidays and More

Finally sat down to organize the Christmas Eve menu and make my grocery list. Yup, haven’t gone yet. Planning to go tonight after dinner when everyone (hopefully!) is heading home from a full day of shopping. The list isn’t too terrible, and I’m feeling pretty darn organized, so hopefully all will go smoothly tomorrow.
For the […]

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A Few Favorite Christmas Things

Posted by Cate under Holidays and More, Narrative

Hello, I’m back! ‘Tis the season no matter what religion you are or whether you celebrate Christmas or not. You can’t help but hear holiday music on the radio - I can’t believe they start playing Christmas music on the the day after Thanksgiving. Don’t get me wrong - I love Christmas and Christmas music, […]

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Santa Claus - Real Versus Fake

Posted by Cate under Holidays and More, Narrative

Nicholas is like a forty-year-old man trapped in a five-year-old’s body. He uses words like “apparently” and “unacceptable” freely in conversation, and in the correct way. He never ceases to amaze me by the things he says and thinks about and not a week goes by that he doesn’t ask me a question where I […]

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Pre-Thanksgiving Feast: Bacon and Herb Roasted Turkey

Posted by Cate under Holidays and More, Narrative

On the Martha Stewart episode that I mentioned I watched yesterday, Emeril Lagasse also made an Herb Roasted Turkey, a recipe I decided to make tonight. A paste with softened butter, crispy bacon and chopped, fresh herbs goes under the skin and the turkey breast bakes for a little over an hour, basted a bit […]

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Happy Halloween!

Posted by Cate under Holidays and More

Twenty-eight eyeball cupcakes for school.
My superhero.
My parents dog, Beauregard, dressed up for the occasion.
Nicholas’ Treat Bag, recording his costumes over the years.
Twenty-five goodie bags ready to go to school.

Our 4-1/2 week old Sweet Pea of a neighbor.
My niece, Sophie, three weeks old tomorrow.
Getting tired.
Another year, another […]

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