some advent cheer!
December 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment
I have been making up Advent activities the night before and really flying by the seat of my pants! Last year I was quite organized about it with presents and little crafts all planned out… not this year! On the 1st we made this little Christmas craft kit my mom had sent a while ago… worked great!
The 2nd we made cookies which I needed to make for a party anyway. Today we are going to play with our indoor/outdoor tents and tunnels, which has been hidden in the garage for a couple months now, so should be very exciting! I stumbled upon this just now and thought I would share for those of you who may be winging it as you go too! It’s a printable Advent calendar as well as a list of fun activities to do everyday… thank you very much, skip to my lou!
Happy Advent!
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Happy Thanksgiving!
November 25, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Hope you are enjoying your Thanksgiving Eve. Here are a couple shots of what ours looks like over here…
hmm…
Anywho, I thought I would post a recipe of this corn pudding, or corn spoon bread (whichever name you prefer!) because it is a dish that I added to our Thanksgiving tradition purely because I like it, it’s kinda southern, and my family’s feast never featured this wonderful, and overlooked dish! So in case you needed one more delicious side, this one is quick and easy!

Corn Spoon Bread
3 c. whole milk
2 c. fresh corn (or 10 oz. frozen)
3/4 c. cornmeal
2 T. unsalted butter
1 T. fresh thyme leaves
1 1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
In large saucepan, over medium heat, bring 2 cups of milk and the corn to a boil. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining milk and cornmeal. Slowly add to the boiling milk. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool a smidge (so you don’t go and cook the eggs you’re about to add!). Stir in the butter, thyme, s & p, and beaten eggs. Transfer to buttered casserole dish. Bake 30 minutes @ 350ºF. Make sure the middle is set and tooth pick comes out clean. Enjoy!
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It was a fun Halloween!
November 2, 2009 · Leave a Comment
We brought home this sweet little thing….


“Lily of the Field” is what we named her… calling her Lily for short, of course.
Then we decked out as the Super Hicks Brothers and went to the Fall Carnival….

so cute they nabbed the 2nd place award for group costumes and won 2 huge chocolate bars! :)

They were really proud.
Then just after Halloween ended, a new little nephew arrived, Hudson Carroll Wood was born to my beautiful sister-in-law and I can’t wait to meet him!! :)
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The new addition…
October 17, 2009 · Leave a Comment
We went to meet the puppy we will bring home at the end of the month today!
Meet Orange, an adorable 6 week old Vizsla poochie….
Don’t worry, her name is just Orange because that’s her collar color. Name is yet to be decided! Isn’t she so stinkin’ cute?!
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Berry Cobbler
October 6, 2009 · 1 Comment
I got this recipe from my friend Rachel to make for her cousin’s rehearsal dinner. Turns out I love the recipe and have made it almost weekly since then. Thought I would share it! Enjoy!

Berry Cobbler
1/2 c. room temperature butter
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
3-4 c. mixed berries (I use frozen that I let thaw out a bit, but fresh would be amazing!)
1/2 c. raw sugar
In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar with a hand mixer. When it is nice and light, begin adding the flour mixture, alternating it with the milk. Pour into greased 9×13 baking dish, then pour the berries all over the top. They might sink in spots and that is fine, do not stir it. Sprinkle the raw sugar all over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes, or until the “biscuit” portion is set and top is slightly golden.
Serve with homemade vanilla ice cream and your family or guests will surely love you for life!
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