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Thanksgiving Food

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is around the corner! To get in the spirit, I am joining the Show Us Your Life over at one of my favorite blogs, Kelly's Korner.

Last year, we had our first Thanksgiving at our new house. We had my in-laws over, and it just was wonderful to enjoy our first holiday in our first home. Now, I have to say that I did not make the turkey... Ish's mom did and it was so good! I don't think I'm quite ready to tackle cooking a turkey, but maybe next year. Here is one of my favorite family recipes for Thanksgiving. I have seen it made several different ways, but this is the way we make it and it's my favorite:

Sweet Potato Casserole

3 T. butter melted

2 T brown sugar

2 eggs, beaten

4 cups mashed sweet potatoes

1/3 cup milk

orange juice to taste

cinnamon

ginger

Topping: Marshmallows

Mix all ingredients (except marshmallows) in a casserole dish. Completely cover the top with a  layer of marshmallows. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. 

So easy, and so yummy!!

Friday Night Emergency

Friday evening, my hubby and I went to the Client Appreciation Gala for Granite Financial. It was held in the beautiful Petroleum Club in Downtown Ft. Worth. The food was delish!! When we came home, we began to relax from our night on the town and from a busy work week. Now, our dogs have been fighting a lot-- a lot! And it could be over food, a bone, my lap, anything can trigger it. Well, all of sudden I heard growling and then a fight erupted, before I could even get to them. I knew it was bad this time, and when my husband picked up Gus, I looked at his sweet little face, and sure enough, blood was pouring out of his eye!!! Oh, I just felt awful!! And Gus is so sweet and gentle, he never cries or whines, or initiates the fighting. He was just there in my husband's arms, silent, and the pain was evident on his face. We threw on the nearest shoes (I, in my pj's, grabbed my silver bejeweled sandals- this was not a time to worry about fashion--) grabbed Gus' blanket, keys/purse and jumped in the car. We sped to the pet hospital which is open 24 hours, all the while praying that he will be ok and no permanent damage is done. He just looks pitiful. He is squinting his eyes and blood is steadily streaming out of the right eye. When we arrived, the wonderful people at VCA Pet Hospital whisked us back to a room. After getting everything checked out, turns out there were scratches around the eyelid and rim of the eye, and the eye itself had a small scratch on it. We were instructed to put eyedrops in, but no permanent damage was done!! Our Gussie was such a trooper! I just felt awful though, and responsible. As his mother I should protect my babies from all harm. Our dogs are like people to us! Anyway by the time we left at 11:30ish Friday night, his eye was looking much better although still red and swollen around the eye. Thank goodness he will be ok! Sidenote: We are getting them both neutered very soon to hopefully help with the aggression. We are also looking into doing Bark Busters for some behavioral training. 

introduction.

Dear Blogging World,

I am proud to be a new member of the blogosphere.  I guess you could say that this is something I have thought about starting for awhile now (of course, this does not in any way imply that I have been a blog stalker for the past 12 months :). This is a place for me to journal my thoughts, ideas, experiences and connect with others in the process.

Here is a little about me:

 I live in Texas and I love the South for its food, traditions, old fashioned manners, and big hair.

My husband and I have been married 2 1/2 years now and time sure has flown! I love being married and I am blessed to have a thoughtful, talented and wise Christian man as my partner in life. 

I am a teacher. I love kids (well, most of the time I do). I love being able to see them learn and grow. 

Interior Decorating is a passion of mine. I love making our home a beautiful and comfortable place to make memories. It is a creative outlet for me. 

We have 2 dogs, six month old chihuahuas. They are brothers and they are so darn cute. They are spoiled to say the least. 

I guess that is all for now.  Have a Wonderful Sunday!