Monthly Archives: November 2008

L’Arche Christmas Tree

Posted on November 30, 2008 by Angela

Well, now that we’re living back in the city, there is no longer a farm down the road where we cut our tree.  So, instead we drove down the street to the grocery store parking lot, and picked up a little … Continue reading →

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Spice Hunters

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Angela

This is our spice cabinet (Yes, it’s a bit of a mess.  Yes, the jams and jellies are taking over a bit.  Yes, it looks like I’m single handedly keeping the Clackamas Penzeys store in business.) This morning, I was … Continue reading →

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Pear Upsidedown Gingerbread Cake

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Angela

I make this every year at the holidays.  Firecracker and I made it yesterday for Thanksgiving.  She helped sautee the pears (local, organic, from Hood River) and make the reduction, measure the dry ingredients, and crack the eggs.  She is a super kitchen helper.  … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Angela

A really lovely Thanksgiving.  A delicious meal, everyone pitched-in for clean up, the family played board games all evening.  The girls tucked themselves in a corner and played and whispered and giggled with their favorite 4 year-old cousin.  The baby … Continue reading →

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Tree of Thanks

Posted on November 27, 2008 by Angela

Lord, for these we thank you   Well said, Little Hen. Back later with pictures of our thanksgiving!

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Thankfulness – Growing

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Angela

My little Tum Tum…how can you be six months-old already?!!  We are so thankful for you, our smiley, happy boy!  You are a joy and a blessing every day. God knew that we needed you, and we are so grateful to have you … Continue reading →

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Thankfulness in the present

Posted on November 25, 2008 by Angela

I had intended to post something special every day this week on the topic of thankfulness.  We have, however, (save my husband) been hit was a bad chest cold.  So, instead of what I had planned, I would rather post … Continue reading →

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Fairy-Opoly

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Angela

Some dear friends from college recently surprised the girls with Fairy-Opoly.  Could they have picked a more perfect gift for little girls who are a wee bit fairy-obsessed and love to play board games with their Daddy?  Super gift!!! The girls … Continue reading →

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FO – Baby Sweater

Posted on November 23, 2008 by Angela

Days of being able to sit and knit for hours on end while I watch Jane Austen movies and drink tea happen so rarely nowadays.  That it not the current season of my life, and I am glad for the busy-ness and … Continue reading →

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Cranberry Upside-down Cake

Posted on November 22, 2008 by Angela

This is one of my favorite holiday cakes, mostly because I love cranberries and this cake highlights them so nicely.  It’s quick and easy to make.  It is also tart, not too sweet (which is a good thing, because the holidays … Continue reading →

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