Hi there!
So, my post ended up actually being a few weeks behind! Sorry about that! But I have lots to tell and lots of pictures to post! So let's do this!
Larry and I have registered for classes, which we are both very excited about! We can't wait to actually see each other during the day in between classes! We kinda like each other. Strange. I know.
While I was registering for classes, I decided that I needed to make something official. I've been talking about changing my major to Political Science for a long time, but I haven't done it yet. Well, I did it! I am now officially a Political Science major with an emphasis in Foreign Affairs! I pulled up the list of classes that I have to take that are associated with that major and I'm SO excited. It's actually a little sad that I'm excited about taking Social Statistics...
Anyway! There isn't a whole ton else going on. I've been getting back into my hobbies since someone suggested that I try picking crochet again to help with the ulcer thing. Apparently it has something to do with putting my focus elsewhere and calming down. It seems to be working so that's good! Here's what I've been doing:
This is a baby blanket that I started, oh geez, in January? I finally finished it! I had started it with the intent that I would make a bunch of baby blankets and donate them. But, with so many of my friends being married, I'm thinking I might hang on to it and send it to someone as a baby present.
So, this one I started Friday night! I found the pattern here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogPbvTDgTKw
It's a four part video series, and it's a little confusing, but I'm having a ton of fun! The sad thing is, I finished a third row of the big motif and started in on another row of the smaller connector pieces, but I ran out of grey yarn! So last night we went to the store to get more, but they didn't have any of the grey I am using!! So, we got some of a different color and I'm going to work on a Christmas present til we can get to something resembling civilization to get the rest of the grey yarn!
I've been able to do some cooking too! Which has been really nice! I'm really hoping I'm done with this ulcer business because I am getting really tired of sitting in bed! So it has been so nice to get some new recipes and make some good food! Cooking has been a great distraction and, I'm afraid, I've discovered I actually kind of like it! Shh! Don't tell my parents ;) they'd never believe you anyway!
This was a crock pot recipe that I found for BBQ Chicken! It actually turned out REALLY well. We will DEFINITELY be making that one again!
A little side note, it may seem strange to you that we eat so often on our really nice china. We are in love with the china set that we got from some very dear friends of ours for our wedding! I promise, we take very good care of it! We just like to be able to actually use it from time to time instead of just looking at it! Since it's just the two of us for now, we figure there's no harm in making a few more meals extra special!
Ok! Next:
Mmmm banana bread! I'm a little bit of a sucker for some good banana bread! I'm fairly certain I may have eaten most of the loaf...I think Larry had a slice...maybe even two...
Cinnamon Pull Aparts! I think we all have experienced that holidays just aren't the same when you aren't at home! In the past six years I think I've been home for one Thanksgiving, and that was last year! I am so grateful to all of the wonderful family and friends who have had me for Thanksgiving, but I think we all can understand, it just isn't the same if it's not Mom's cooking! This year we are staying in Arizona for Thanksgiving and I decided I just couldn't live without a few Thanksgiving staples! For example: these pull aparts! Thanksgiving morning, it is customary for my mom to make these, along with the best cinnamon rolls you've ever had in all your days. See below:
So, I decided I would volunteer to bring these items to breakfast! We did a trial run of the pull aparts and they weren't exactly awful! Speaking of which...It might not be a terrible idea to make some of those today...yum!
We also got some pumpkin pie mix and I'm planning to make one to take as well. Another staple that Thanksgiving just can't live without is cranberry juice and ginger ale! So we got some of that too!
I've found I actually rather like Thanksgiving! I'm really excited to get to watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade this year! As well as watch/snooze through the dog show. Which then MUST be followed by Miracle on 34th Street! After that, any and all Christmas movies are acceptable to be watched!
I'm quite strict on not watching Christmas movies or listening to Christmas music before midnight after Thanksgiving, but I may have slipped...just a little! It's nigh on impossible to turn down a good snuggle when it's accompanied by hot coco, popcorn, and It's a Wonderful Life! (Which I have deemed one of two of my favorite Christmas movies)
Anyway, I may or may not have slipped a little on the music thing too...
So! That's what I've got for today! I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving! Enjoy all the food and all the family! It truly is the most wonderful time of the year!
Less Than Three,
Sarah
