Happy Halloween!

Frost on the Pumpkin

Thoughts and Things: There was definitely frost on the pumpkin this morning. A light dusting of snow covered the ground on this day before Halloween.

A great day to stay inside and do some serious party preparing.

Let's Party

Thoughts: I am having a little halloween get together with some friends tomorrow night.

No costumes or games means no groaning or moaning (party poopers). Just good food and good conversation. Maybe I'll slip in a game or two of halloween bingo. That sounds like something you would play with a crowd of 50+year olds.

Things: Popcorn balls are always a staple at halloween time. Passing along to you my friends delicious recipe.

Polly's Popcorn Balls

1/2 cup karo syrup

2 cups butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Boil 3 minutes

Pour over and mix with:

3 cups mini marshmallows

1 cup chopped pecans

2 batches of air popped popcorn (around 16 cups)

make popcorn balls and cover with plastic wrap

Grandma's paper dolls

Thoughts: With our newest addition to our family, little Charlie needs to added to my version of paper dolls. With his own frame, he'll hang right next to his little cousins.

Things: The dolls are cut from black wool. The background piece is also wool. They are simply whip stitched into place, with their names embroidered underneath.

Smile! Thoughts: A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

A few weeks ago I was walking into a local store. An older gentleman was walking out. I noticed that he did not look happy. At that same instant we caught each others eyes and I simply smiled at him. He looked around, almost as if he was wondering who I was smiling at. Once he realized I was smiling at him he grinned ear to ear.

A simple smile can change someones day.

I don't know about the man, but it changed mine.

Things: At home I am surrounded by smiling halloween guests.

Monday Quilt Day Thoughts and Things: Finally, the last post of the halloween and fall quilts! WHEW!

I had good intentions to make a full sized jack-o-lantern quilt. 4 blocks into it, I changed my mind and made a table runner. Too many pieces and too little patience.

It's all about Halloween

Thoughts and Things: A few neighbor kids came the other day for an early trick or treat. I managed to have a few pieces left in the many bags of candy that we have already eaten.

Actually, it doesn't have to be halloween for these little goblins to come over for a treat...I see them on a regular basis...sometimes daily.

This ghost is totally bored with all these halloween posts.

He's really tired of trying to balance the little pumpkin on his head.


Mr. Owl doesn't really give a HOOT!

A Simple Yes or No

Thoughts and Things: I had the kitchen window open the other day, enjoying the breeze on a warm fall day. My halloween bobbleheads sitting in the window sill, their little heads bobbing back and forth, side to side.

Reminded me of my 3 teenagers.

I could never get a straight answer out of them.

Liz, Josh & Sami, you're the best!

Oink
Thoughts and Things: Years ago I loved pigs.
I collected them. The cute little piggies were all over my house. Everywhere I went I looked for a new pig to add to my collection.
Some friends would say that when they saw a pig they thought of me. O.K. that was RUDE, but I knew what they meant.
I even tried to convince my husband to get me a pet pig!
Seriously Joy, what was I thinking?



I don't like pigs anymore. In fact, I am trying hard to avoid them.
They have made some of my family and friends sick, that makes me mad!
I am getting a shot today so they won't bother me. You should too.



Go away you little piggy, or should I say, you swine!

P.S. This little stuffed one I like, fun to make.

Monday Quilt Day Thoughts and Things: It's a beautiful autumn day here in K-Town!

Thoughts: There are always delicious recipes and treats that seem to come along with the season.

I have been craving this apple dip. Just thought you might like to have some too.

Things: Apples and Dip

1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese, at room temperature.

l cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Skor english toffee chips (found in the chocolate chip section)

1/2 cup chopped pecans (you can use both the toffee chips and pecans or just one or the other)

sliced apples

Which Witch is Which

Thoughts and Things: The bewitching hour has fallen upon this old witch.

Good night!