Apples

 Our oldest daughter brought us a whole bunch of apples from their apple trees.   

I made an apple crisp.

I will end up freezing some of it...it is Gluten Free so I pawned some off on my other baby brother. 

I peeled and peeled apples...sliced them into cold water with some lemon juice...let them sit.  Then drained them off and put them on a towel to dry...I covered them with another towel and patted them dry ...then in a single layer onto parchment paper lined cookie sheets and into the freezer.  Once frozen they were sealed in our food saver bags. 

Here they are...there is enough in this bag for a 9x9 baking pan.  I have some bags that are perfect for a 9 x 13 pan too. 

It has been a project!

What's Cooking?  Not a thing...we went out for pizza. 

Minnesota weather:  Really nice for November!!   High 64F or 18C  Low 54F or 12C

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Halloween Report

We had four trick or treaters.  Our niece Stacey and children; Ava, Kelly and Lola.

Good to have some help with the candy! 

Our Great Grandchildren....photos by Maddie.

Hey Mikey

CeeCee 

Peach 

Baby K and her Dad! 

Hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween!

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Halloween!

 Halloween Candy!  and I have more than enough for the less than 10 kids we will get.  I bought the candy awhile ago one day when Far Guy was having his Moh's procedure and I had lots of time to wander around Walmart. 

Friday we refreshed all the No Hunting signs along our property lines.   Wouldn't want someone wandering in here shooting toward houses.  And yes the deer come through here every day.  

The yard is looking pretty good for this time of year.

What's Cooking?  A pork roast, mashed potatoes, GF gravy and carrots.  Of course it will feed us for several lunches and another supper...that is the good part....but kitchen clean up kinda sucks.  Far Guy is a trooper and washes all the dishes. 

Minnesota Weather: Nice sunny day!  High 53F or 12C   Low was 36F or 2C.

The Halloween report will happen tomorrow...if there is anything to report!

Chance used to love Halloween!  He loved seeing all the little kids! 

 

He was not real thrilled to wear the hat! 

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Thursday

 Our normal Thursday began early with a virtual visit with the Rheumatologist.  Since my symptoms are getting worse (more joint pain) he is going to try a different new to me infusion.   So I had to visit the lab and leave 17 vials of blood.   I hope the insurance approves the infusion....and I pass all the lab tests. 

Later in the morning I dropped Far Guy off at his weekly infusion.  I went to Walmart for a grocery pickup and then inside to return an item.  Then to L & M Supply, Hugo's, bank and gas station.   We got a car wash after I picked up Far Guy.  Then home to unload everything.  Last week I was spoiled as I had all the groceries delivered to the door!

One load of laundry was done and I had a long nap!  

 The road home

What's Cooking?   Brats and a baked potato...carrots and blueberries. 

Minnesota Weather: I saw the sun and had to put on my sunglasses!!!  High 44F or 7C  Low  32F or 0C

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Busy week

 Monday I had lunch with my Aunt Judy...she is a widow, her husband was my Uncle Dennis one of my Mother's brothers..  She has been on my list all Summer, we had a lovely visit!  She is one of the last three people on my Mother's side of the family/ brother, and two sisters in law from that generation.

I am slowly working on the Christmas cards...I am going to have to set some type of daily goal soon like maybe November 1st...so that will spur me on to get them done in November...I am thinking four cards a day should get me to my goal! 

I got a few Christmas Ornaments ready to deliver/mail...it is a project in progress. 

Laundry, cleaning and napping is important too! 

I finished this baby afghan recently.

It is a pattern called Granny Square Shell.  I really like the easy pattern that is a repeat so I don't have to think too much!   The yarn is Stylecraft Special DK the colors are Shrimp and Apricot. 

What's Cooking?  Gluten Free Apple Pancake

Minnesota Weather: Dreary  High 52F or 11C  Low 32F or 0C

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