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I know I’ve been MIA lately. For those special few that take the time to read my blog, here’s what’s been going on:
Last Friday we had our company Christmas Party at the Sheraton Hotel. Heather said I could borrow her camera and I talked myself out of taking it, a decision I regretted as soon as I walked in the building. It was gorgeous! Our party was on the 2nd floor, where we had an absolutely delicious dinner – the food was amazing. The shrimp were bigger than any I think I’ve ever seen. The band was good, they are from Atlanta but I don’t remember their name. One thing that really cracked me up was the name tags. If you didn’t bring your company name tag (and most didn’t) they gave you a big sticker one the size of a credit card. Here are people coming in with fancy expensive dresses and tuxes and they give them a big sticker to stick on it. They had a Dancing with the Stars contest with each office represented but ours. We had someone that was going to dance, but her partner’s father-in-law passed away that morning. The dancing was funny, one couple was dressed as Santa & an elf. I ate and talked with the people at my table a bit and watched the first round of dancing before leaving. It was a nice experience, but I felt so awkward. I don’t drink alcohol, everyone at my table was drinking. I don’t dance. It was hard to talk over the music. The whole thing was all just a little too swanky for me. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. I appreciate what the company did, it’s just not my bag of tea. I’m glad I went, but I don’t regret leaving early either.
I’ve been doing a lot of stitching. I have some special things I’m working on that are hush, hush. This picture is of an ornament I did for a swap.
I’ve also been doing some baking. I’ve been in more of a mood to bake than I’ve been in a long time.
Last week we had our office Christmas dinner and White Elephant gift exchange. I ended up with a beautiful Reindeer sculpture. I took Apple Dumplings for the dinner, my grandma’s recipe. When I was deciding what to take, I came across an Apple Dumpling recipe and it made me think of how good my grandma’s used to taste. I called and kinda got the recipe from my mom. It’s one of those “take some flour, a handful of sugar (which I forgot), add some shortening until it’s crumbly, and add ice water until it gets to where you can handle the dough.” That’s how my grandma cooked, and I have followed in her footsteps……..but I try to measure. Everyone loved them! They were a little different to me because I used Granny Smith apples, I think my grandma used a sweet apple instead of tart. I was very pleased with how they turned out.
Thursday Heather left to visit her mother in Oregon. She will be gone until the beginning of January. We opened our gifts last Sunday since she wasn’t going to be here. I don’t like doing that early, but it’s either that or after she gets back.
Today was supposed to be a baking day, but I haven’t felt very good. So instead I’ve done some stitching and straightening up around the house. Can you believe that Christmas is just a little over a week away?!? This year sure has gone fast.
