The thanksgiving stuffing is now on the waist

At this time yesterday the kitchen was busy with baking, getting the turkey ready for the oven and last minute picking up. Jim and Jody (Harlan's brother-in-law and nephew) shared the meal with us, so it was just the 4 of us for a nice quiet Thanksgiving meal. Of course besides the turkey and stuffing I made sour cream whipped potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, home made cream corn, Gran muffins, cranberry's, jello salad, orange sherbet salad and the relish tray. Jim brought the orange sherbet salad and herring. Of course the after dinner stuffing was the pumpkin pie and bars. Now to walk off the pounds that were put on. I tried a new pumpkin bar and it really was good.
PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS
1 cup flour 1 tsp allspice 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon 5 TBSP soft butter 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1 can solid pack pumpkin 8oz cream cheese 2 eggs lightly beaten 1/4 cup sugar
Combine flour and brown sugar in medium bowl, cut in butter till crumb mixture (remove 1/4 cup for topping) Press remaining mixture into bottom of 8x8 pan. Pat down and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Beat until fairly smooth and pour over baked crust. Sprinkle with reserve crumb topping. Bake 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees, Cool and refrigerate overnight.
LET ME KNOW HOW YOU LIKE THIS

To all who could not have dinner with us, I hope each of you had a happy Thanksgiving.

Bragging Rights

Promised a picture of Rosey and I getting our TDI certificate. She sure has made me proud with her ability to learn a new task and take it on as if it is second hand. She is one remarkable dog and I feel so luck to have her as my partner.

Congratulations Rosey

Today Rosey and I went to Canton SD for TDI testing. TDI stands for Therapy Dogs International and is an organization of dogs and handlers that once certified go into nursing homes, hospitals, schools, assisted living and actually any place that therapy of a dog is needed. The test took about 20 minutes and was general practical skills that would be practiced while you are in the public and doing a visit. She had to know general dog obedience, was able to be examined by a stranger, would not run from loud noises, was able to walk around people using wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, canes etc. We passed with flying colors. Once we get all the paperwork sent in and that includes a signature from the vet we can start our visits.

Congratulations to Dakotas Yellow Prairie Rose, CGC, TDI.

Pictures will follow when she gets her badge and bandanna.

fall pictures

The last rays of the evening

lazy fall afternoon

Just a couple of pictures, Rosey is tired after doing a cadaver "find Joe" search in the yard. There is still some beauty found outside in the late fall day. Have to work tonight so a quiet afternoon. Enjoy the pictures.

Yup more planting

What a beautiful fall day. Kathy didn't get the shrubs I gave her planted and she didn't know where to put them, so I brought them home and stuck them in the ground. I bought spring bulbs, tulips, daffodils, alliums, crocus plus a lot more. I had about 300 bulbs to plant and believe it or not they are planted. My flower beds look like I was drilling for oil. Now I just hope that the squirrels do not find them. In the spring I will have to get some pictures and post them.

I finally have my computer back, windows did an update and a virus came with it that did not get caught and crashed my computer. It cost me almost $300.00 to get it fixed. Something I was not counting on this time of the year. It seems that it is always something.

Fishing in the evening

We had such a beautiful day to go fishing. We went up to Oakwood to do a little shore fishing. We caught a nice meal of walleyes, 1 perch and 1 sucker which gave a good fight and was fun to catch. I must admit it gave both Harlan and I a good laugh. Not only was it fun to just enjoy the nice weather and fishing but the sunset was beyond belief. We had a great time and will be back there soon. Yes Logan you are my good luck charm as every time you called I caught a fish.

I am getting old

I guess one tale tell sign that you are getting older is when your kids are taller than you are. But the real test of time is when the grand kids are taller than you and make sure that you know it. Logan who is almost 13 is now taller than his Granny. I went over tonight with my hunting parka, bibs and a vest, all in the latest 4D pattern. He tried them on right away and they fit. Right now I think I am #1 on his list as he has hunting clothes for this hunting season. Now when each of the grand kids tower over me I will be happy as I come from a family of short people and it is nice when you can get some height. Good luck hunting Logan.