Working, Baking, and Playing,, Shhhhh!

Hi Folks, goodness it has been almost a week since I have stopped and visited with all of you.  Last weekend got busy and so far this week it just hasn't slowed down.  Hoping all of you are having a great week thus far.

Well since it's been awhile let me catch you up on what I have been up to.  Last Thursday I had to get busy and fulfill an obligation .  I was going to donate a few pillows to our church for the adult games at the fall festival.  Yes, I have known all month I needed to get them stitched but waited until the day before to start them.  Do any of you put something off until the last minute?  So that was my two days in the craft room.  I haven't done much up there since my show in September. 

I took the church photo from the bullentin, used my freezer paper to transfer and print on the material and made these little pillows.  Thought they turned out right nice.  The older folks tried and tried to win one for themselves. 

Now on Saturday, I had a day of fun.  I know some of you will totally disagree with my actions so let's just not tell eveyone what I did.  I started decorating for Christmas.  Now,,, wait just a minute.  Only in the guest room upstairs and the guest bath.  No one ever goes upstairs unless we have company other than the mister and myself so I figured why not get a head start. The Christmas comforter is on the bed and a few items are on display, but NO there is no tree up there yet.  I know it's a little early but with Mother's health like it is, who knows when and what will happen later on.  And I enjoyed myself.  Didn't have to be in a hurry and rush so Saturday was a fun day.

Monday Holly's preK building went on a field trip around our town square trick or treating.  She got to take Darbee Rae along.  They let school out early so I was totally surprised when they called and told me to come and meet them in town.  They treated me to lunch and a trip to Hobby Lobby.  A day of doing chores at home turned into a fun day with my girls.

Today was spent taking down all the Halloween decor.  Why is it so much fun to put up but such a burden to put away?  But tonight all is done except for a few fall  vines and flowers I will keep out until time for the Christmas decor outside on the porch. And of course I kept the plain pumpkins out too. But I have to admit I will start my Christmas downstairs soon.  I just love Christmas and it comes and goes so fast.  I want to enjoy every minute of it I can.

I also did a little baking today.  A week or so ago, Marie at Primitives by Olde lady Morgan  posted a recipe for Pumpkin Bread. I was so impressed because it made 3 loaves or a 9x13 sheet .  I wanted to try it and let me tell you , it is a keeper for me.  You can find the recipe here. 

Don't you think it turned out pretty?  If you look closely you can see the middle loaf is a little shorter than the other two.  Yep, I had to have a slice while it was still warm.  Mr. P and I have a loaf to eat, there is a loaf to share, and one to freeze.  How much better does that get? Especially with the holidays coming up.  I will be baking it again I am sure.  Thank you Marie for the recipe.

Okay you didn't think I would invite you to visit with me and not share the bread with you did you?  I have it all ready so come on and let's sit and chat for awhile. So tell me do you wait until after Thanksgiving to start your decorating?  Is November going to be a busy one for you and do you have big plans for the holidays?  Yes, I can be quite noisy at times.  Just sit and enjoy your bread and we will chat later.

I you find it's too late for the bread, stop in early in the morning because I am sure this is what I will be having with my coffee for breakfast.

There are so many of our friends in blogland with sad and heavy

 hearts tonight.  Before we close our eyes in sleep lets all remember those who have ask for prayers for either themselves or loved ones and friends who are important in their lives.

Thanks for stopping by.  You are all an important part of my life.  Until next time.