delicious little acorns

So, you all know I'm crazy...

here's what I'm doing today (when I should really be preparing to die in the most deathly winter storm that's headed our way...my 72 hr kit is strapped to my back while I'm doing it, don't worry... I do have priorities though... :)

Here's how to make darling little acorn's to adorn pie's or cupcakes or just have in a bowl for thanksgiving snacks... (come on - be crazy with me)

here's what you need...

and whatever kind of these you like best... I particularly like carmel filled

unwrap the kiss, and glue to the mini nilla wafer with melted chocolate

let set in freezer for 30 sec.

add a dot of melted chocolate to top and dip in chocolate sprinkles

seriously... aren't these the cutest things you've ever seen?

They don't taste to bad either....

...just imagine them on a slice of pumpkin pie.. won't that be cute? Or on top of a yummy pumpkin or gingerbread cupcake.

or just in a bowl ready for the grabbing... watch out for squirrels.

p.s. I got this idea out of the "What's New Cupcake" cookbook. The link will take you to this great blog, if you go there be sure to look for the cute indian corn cupcakes.. genius!

I'm a copy cat... that's what I do best!

Happy Thanksgiving

The projects I start....

get the idea? there's a great tutorial linked below....

Break out the scissors folks...I'm sewing again! Don't I do this every year? Well, Tis the Season I guess... so I shouldn't be blogging about these things, it will ruin the surprise. If you don't like surprises ruined... turn your head now!

(This top thing is some scraps.. thought it would make a cute pillow)

remember this pattern? I blogged about it along time ago... It's from this website... "Crazy Mom Quilts" great tutorial on how to make this cute quilt and no peicing triangles involved.

I can't wait to see the finished product. I'll keep you posted.

I have a pit in my stomach....

Who's not ready for the hustle and bustle of the holidays raise their hand!!!!

ME!!!!!!

it's sortof making me sick today!

(or could that possibly be too much carmel apple cheesecake bars...)

looks good enough to eat...

I've known about this blog, but decided to post about it so you can check it out too... The Girl Who Ate Everything.

This little treat may just be my next project...

Carmel Apple Cheesecake Bars

pass the turkey!

Here's one for you... Imagine this turkey only naked on your fridge! We've gotta dress the turkey with feathers by doing and showing grattitude. Click on the bird for the link to the template and the details.

Thanks mom for the idea...

Like I promised... Cranberry Salsa

As Promised here is the salsa... (don't knock it till you try it!)

Fresh Cranberry Salsa

12 oz. fresh or frozen cranberries

1 granny smith apple

1/2 red bell pepper

3/4 c. sugar

1/2 med. purple onion

1/3 c. apple juice

3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

2 Tbsp chopped pickled jalapeno pepper

1 tsp lime zest

Blend fruit and peppers in food processor, pulsing until combined. transfer to bowl. Add sugar, juice, and zest. stir until well combined. serve with chips.

**thanks Anna for the great recipe...I'm passing it on, hope you don't mind!

Our idea of fun!

Flag football: favortie play... "BARKING DOG."

right after the snap, 2 linemen get down on their hands and knee's and bark like crazy dogs. Thus creating a distraction and a T.D.!!!! It works!!!

We didn't win the final game, but we sure as heck had fun trying!

trick or treat...smell my feet... it's raining while we trunk or treat

Wuz up?
Peace!
..."It's Jengo no Bobo!"

Trunk'in it in the rain!

Sadie's Punkin...

Mason's

Jake's

Mine...

Nick's

Andy's was too small and all the pic's I took were way too blurry...

Halloween was so much fun. Even though it rained, we had a great time. These holiday's get funner and funner! It's funny how traditions stick from year to year... carving is always fun at our house! Now if only we didn't have so many treats... it's killing me!