Happy Friday everyone! I’m sure that many of you are in disbelief with me that we are in the first weekend of December! The holidays are quickly approaching and I am nowhere near ready. My Christmas cards have been ordered and I’m awaiting their delivery. The tree is up and decorated. But there is not one present bought or wrapped yet. It’s really bad! This weekend is busy with a Girl Scout event, my son’s first basketball game and the kids’ Christmas piano recital. Here are five from this week:
1. Reading – I’m in the middle of reading Flawless, the second book in the Pretty Little Liars series. I’m also reading lots of Christmas books with the kids for our 25 Books of Christmas (see below).
2. Watching – I haven’t been watching a lot of television this week. I did get in a few episodes of Scandal and I just started watching Madam Secretary again on Netflix. I’m way behind on those shows and have been trying to catch up!
3. Eating – Check out this upcoming Monday’s weekly meal plan post for this past week’s dinners. But this week’s menu included Broccoli & Cheddar Soup and Biscuit Topped Chicken Pot Pie. Lots of comfort food going on here. I also was able to have a lunch date with a girlfriend yesterday, which was lots of fun.
4. Celebrating – I didn’t post last Friday because we were down in Maryland visiting my sister for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving also happened to fall on my niece’s birthday this year so we did lots of celebrating! She really wanted a turkey cake, so my sister, with the help of my husband, created this cake. It’s a store bought sheet cake with a decorated chocolate turkey and chocolate covered bacon feathers. Yes, chocolate covered bacon is a real and delicious thing!
5. Proud Parent Moments – My son auditioned for advanced recorder this week and found out that he made it. He was so nervous about trying out but he practiced a lot and was well prepared. The first quarter of middle school recently ended and my daughter made the high honor roll! We are so happy that she’s thriving in her first year of fifth grade!
ICYMI on the blog this week:
Monday I shared Food Buys and Tries.
Wednesday I wrote a review of the Warwick Valley Bed and Breakfast that my husband and I recently stayed at.
Thursday I shared the first book in NY Foodie Family’s 25 Books of Christmas. Every day from the 1st through 25th I’ll be posting a review of a Christmas book.
I’m linking up with Tif, Andrea and April! Have a great weekend everyone!
That turkey bacon cake looks adorable. And chocolate covered bacon – yes please! I’ve been craving comfort food lately, which is not very helpful since my favorites are all naughty! Tis the season … right? I have not bought any gifts either, so you’re not alone there! And congrats for all the proud Mom moments! You’re kids are doing awesome!