I am such a girl

Funny how some things never change!

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My new kitchenaid mixer arrived just in time for Thanksgiving

Tried a butterscotch fudge recipe for my Christmas party on Saturday.  It turned out delicious!

 Found some silly glasses at the relatives house that I just couldn't resist!

Sweet potato pie and French silk pie.  Freshly whipped cream is the secret!

We had our first big snow of the season.  This was taken the next morning before everything settled.

Attended the Carl Bloch exhibit now showing at BYU Museum of Art.  This particular piece has always been a favorite of mine.

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

I wanted to get a picture of the backyard before all the snow fell and melted away.  When I first stuck my head out the door, I didn't even notice the awesome sky and after attempting better shots, it was really the first shot that captured the beauty of the scene.  It was a good day.  I worked on Christmas projects, shoveled the over-sized driveway & sidewalk while my roommates weren't looking (I like to work when it surprises people instead of it being expected of me) and cooked up a batch of spatzle goulash.  Now I'm just waiting for the cookie dough to thaw so I can bake up a batch of white chocolate macadamia cookies.  (How could you resist your 5 year old niece calling you on the phone and asking you if you want to buy cookie dough?  So adorable!)  Sure do love that comfort food (in moderation of course!)  I'm really looking forward to Thanksgiving this week.  I'm in charge of pie and will be making sweet potato & french silk.  Normally I try out new recipes but this time I'm going with ones I've tried before because they are oh so delicious!  The holidays this year are going to be wonderful!