1. Wednesday MFD and I loaded up the dogs and headed north for the weekend. It was a bit of a white knuckler in some spots but we made it to Lori & Jack's by 10:30. Relaxing ensued. Sorry for double ups of any instagram pics from this weekend!
2. Scenes from Thanksgiving...we ate, we walked in the woods, we lounged, we watched football. It was a great day!
3. Friday we set out to patronize small businesses on our annual made up sleigh ride. The car ride was a riot full of laughter and cursing as always. We also saw Lori & Jack's new lake house. Another full, fun day.
4. Saturday MFD, Maria and Ashley headed home in the early afternoon. Lori & I took the dogs for a walk in the woods, then we headed out with Jack & Perry to do some Small Business Saturday shopping and rounded out the night with the hallowed Chinese buffet.
5. Scenes from the great outdoors...
6. Lots o' lounging...
7. Wildlife sightings included lots of deer and a bird Jack saved.
8. Mae found a new friend - Popcorn the indoor outdoor cat. To say she was obsessed with him is an understatement.
9. But as always, it's a huge dog Disney.
10. Sunday the dogs and I hit the road by 7 and were home by 10. I enjoyed the scenic ride as always and listened to Serial on the way home. Laundry, Christmas decorating part one, and some vacation packing planning took up most of the afternoon. MFD and I hit Marshalls and Sam's at night, had an easy dinner of pizza, and that's all she wrote. The best thing of the weekend - Lori handed down her Kitchenaid to me. I'm so freaking excited!
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warmth. You all need this Land's End jacket.
I almost wet my pants laughing quite a few times this weekend. That's how it goes in my family.
Zillions of good thoughts to my friend
Marla at Luck Fupus today as she undergoes surgery. Marla kicks ass.
Last week before vacation. I think I can I think I can.
Tell me about your long Thanksgiving weekend - what was your peak and what was your pit?
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That place looks amazing and the perfect spot for a long weekend. The pups sure do look happy to be frolicking in the woods, well except Mae who is silently cursing you for that puffy vest. Though I am sure she was warm. ;) The ring of dogs waiting for food was hilarious!! Looks like a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteha! I love the picture of you and MFD on public ave with the courthouse in the background! fun fact: you were probably standing in front of a bridal shop- I bought my wedding dress there!
ReplyDeletelooks like an amazing holiday weekend!
Yes Ruthann's bridal however it is now Seneca Bridal.
DeleteAwwww he saved a Chickadee... my favorite bird they are so cute! Beautiful pics, I still can't believe how much snow you guys got before Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your Christmas entertainment center. Can't wait to see all your Christmas decorating pics. Looks like a perfect Thanksgiving weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great weekend!! Your post thanksgiving walk is what prompted mine - needed to walk off all that food!! So glad you had a fabulous weekend with your all your loved ones!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun holiday weekend!! Love all the pictures!! I totally love the picture of you and your doggie! so cute!!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like absolute heaven! I love the picture of the wreath with snow/icicles on it... just seems like such a cozy, inviting place! :)
ReplyDeleteMae, Mae, Mae... play hard to get, gurl!!!! ;P
That place is beautiful! Looks like a really great weekend. I really want to smell that candle.
ReplyDeleteThat log cabin is basically my dream house. It's so beautiful. Also, Lori's pajamas are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your Kitchenaid! They are the best thing ever!
Looks like a fun weekend! I love the way you decorated for Christmas. That red reindeer on the top shelf is so cute! Is that Pier One? I want that for my house! Glad you had a great time!
ReplyDeleteAhhh Mae in her jacket is too cute!!! And I love all the pictures of the outdoors and snow!!! And the picture of all the dogs squished together next to you in priceless! Sounds like a great weekend! And I am totally jelly of your Kitchenaid!!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great weekend and the scenic pictures you took are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove Mae's little coat so cute. The pictures with the cat are great too haha.
ReplyDeleteYour weekend sounds awesome! And busy. I did 2 whole social things this weekend, plus preparing most of the Thanksgiving food and by Sunday I was pooped and refused to get out of bed or interact with other humans.
ReplyDeleteI was kind of jealous of your snowy holiday, it looked perfect!
ReplyDeleteI love the picture of Mae peeking over what looks like a couch, so cute.
You look warm in your warm picture despite the snow everywhere.
It looks like a wonderful Thanksgiving week, Steph! I love the deer shot too ;) Um, was Buddy The Elf a random guy or part of a store you were at?
ReplyDeleteBlack Cherry Tobacco candle?! What on Earth does that smell like?! (Besides black cherry tobacco - haha!)
ReplyDeleteAll of your outdoor photos are beautiful!!! So glad you had a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteLook at all that snow! So pretty and completely different to here. Sounds like a busy but fun weekend!
ReplyDeleteoh my gosh kitchenaid!!! so jealous! how fabulous. looks like you had a fabulous time, lots of dogs - loved that picture of you and MFD with the 3 dogs, I want to try that with my cats haha.
ReplyDeleteThe kitchen aid mixer is one of my best friends in the kitchen. Lovely weekend and glad everyone is safe and sound ! Loving our 60 degree weather today. A happy week to all. Love, your Momma
ReplyDeleteOMG CONGRATS on the Kitchenaid. This is such a momentous occasion - you'll wonder how you ever lived without it!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had a great holiday, love all the pics!
these pictures are gorgeous!! sounds like a wonderful thanksgiving!! ready for it to be a bit warmer!
ReplyDeleteWow what a holiday weekend!! It looks very cold but also very cozy! Yay for the Kitchenaid...that is a nice hand me down!! Love the pictures of Mae and the cat...Popcorn looks a bit like Eddie.
ReplyDeleteI'm a fan of the snow and all the lounging!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you had such a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday :) I love spying deer around here! It's a more rare occurrence but you can see them every so often ;) One more week, you got this!! Definitely sending Marla lots of good vibes today - hope she does beyond well!! Hello new ta-tas! Have a great one Stephanie and take care! -Iva
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great weekend! Hurray for supporting local businesses and the snow scenes are beautiful, though scary to drive in. And awesome you listened to Serial on the way home. Worth it? I haven't begun listening but plan to soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful weekend! The snow was insane right?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the Kitchen Aide - SUPER WIN!
And I'm still giggling at your Santa Pic!!!!
I love Serial SO FREAKING MUCH. Are you obsessed yet?
ReplyDeleteThe snow pictures are gorgeous!
Looks like you had fun. We did not get snow here. In fact, it was weirdly warm. Though today it's only 34. But still no snow.
ReplyDeleteFound your blog through the North East Bloggers network and now following tyou on bloglovin. Looks like you had a great Thanksgiving! Looking forward to reading more.
ReplyDelete~Sierra & Faith
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Your weekend looks amazing! I love the pics of the ice and snow but it makes me cold just looking at it. You got some really great shots. Your jacket looks warm too so it is a bit easier to enjoy the beauty.
ReplyDeleteFabulous weekend. So glad you guys came up early. The pictures are awesome. So much laughter.
ReplyDeleteThe deer are soooooo cute!!! You weekend looked amazing and Im having total snow envy over here!
ReplyDeleteI totally saw the kitchen aid box when I was home at my parents house! I am so excited!!!! Looks like you had a really nice time off with your family and friends :)
ReplyDeleteI loved following along on IG and FB...the scenery was beautiful. I cannot believe all that snow!! And yay for your new handed down KitchenAid!! Score...that's what friends are for! :) Glad you guys had a wonderful holiday stay.
ReplyDeleteI LOVED seeing your pictures on Instagram this weekend. It looks BEAUTIFUL. We took my dad through Philly for his first time on Friday on our way back from my uncle's in Maryland. He had a cheesesteak from Pat's :) Glad you had a wonderful holiday.
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing!! What a nice place to visit. You must have had the best time ever.
ReplyDeleteYou look great all bundled up! And some amazing pictures in your collage of the great outdoors. Glad you had a good Thanksgiving weekend!!
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