Our First Independent Home Made Thanksgiving
The Hubster and I made our first big move away from our families this year, and sadly that meant that we could not spend Thanksgiving (Canadian) with them. So, we pulled up our big kids pants (and skirt!) and did Thanksgiving on our own.
To our surprise it was really very simply and actually quite delightful. We spent the day together making the meal and enjoyed our supper with others who were away from their families.
In preparation for the upcoming holiday I decided our place needed a little festive decor. I made this simple leaf banner out of an old book. I took an old copy of Darwin’s Beagle and cut about about a hundred leaves out of the book’s pages and hot glued them to red yarn.
The Hubster tried his hand at baking for the first time. He made a delicious home made apple pie in the morning.
My holiday look included a blue floral dress, my late Grandmother’s apron (it brings good luck) and topped off with a handmade knit dark orange bow.
It was our first time cooking a turkey, but it turned out beautifully. It was so moist and fell right off the bone. We were so proud of ourselves! If you are afraid to attempt a turkey for the first time, I am here to tell that it is easy. To go along with the turkey with made mash potatoes, cranberries, stuffing and a chocolate cake (recipe to come!).
It was hard being away from our families, but doing little things like making a leaf banner and sharing a meal with others away from home made it a little easier.
Happy Belated Thanksgiving to all my Canadian readers and Happy Early Thanksgiving to all my American readers!
much love.
The Hubster
Hello Dahlings. Today is my hubster’s 25th birthday, so I thought it would be an appropriate time to start introducing my little family of misfits. So, here is an outfit post introducing you to my hubster…
Let’s start with the name. I call him my hubster because he is a real hipster and my husband, so I just kinda melted the words together. We have been together since we were teenagers and have been married for almost 3 years, but that story is for another day. The hubster is a very funny, cute, bizarre and intelligent fella. He has a passion for books and reading them, he loves music and playing instruments, he loves buying fancy pens and writing with them.
This beautiful man is wearing a complete Old Navy outfit, with the exception of his sandals that are from Wal-Mart. His style is pretty basic. He likes well fitted jeans and t-shirts. He has a real love of track jackets and mother of pearl button up shirts.
He has two very distinctive sides. One side is very serious and compassionate. He loves to learn and be informed. He cares about the world and the people in it, he wants to save the world. Videos of whales being killed makes him cry and he always scoops up the bugs in our house and takes them outside unharmed. He is a teacher and loves to reach out to the trouble kids and give them a chance. He’s got the best heart.
His other side is crazy and fun. He loves to jump around and sing really loud. He laughs really loud and it is the most beautiful/crazy laugh. And he tells these insane stories in such a way that just mesmerizes you. He loves to talk, and talk and talk, sometimes I’ll go hours without saying a words and he’ll keep going. He’s the Jay to my Silent Bob. He fills our home with such life and joy and noise.
This man is the love of my life. He makes me smile everyday and fills my life with support and love and fun. He is always himself and proud to be such an individual. He’s my soul mate, my best friend, my lover and the light in my life. I am a very lucky gal and proud to call him my hubster.
much love.
I am super swamped this week, so I thought I would just post a photo of me and my Hubster looking our most fabulous dressed as a couple from the 1940’s.
Have a good week dahlings.
Much Love.
