{leftovers galore}

We had a TON of leftovers after Thanksgiving this year (as in, thanks to there being 2 turkeys and a ham at Thanksgiving dinner, we got to keep our entire 18 lb turkey for leftovers!). So now I'm on the hunt for some yummy leftovers recipes. Here are some I want to try:

{Turkey Reuben sandwiches via Real Simple}

{Turkey and Corn Enchiladas via Real Simple}

{Turkey Noodle soup via Martha Stewart}

I think for lunch today we'll do turkey sandwiches with leftover cranberry sauce spread. Mmm! Do you have any go-to recipes that use leftovers in a new way?

{we're back!}

Source: asortafairytaleblog.com via Claudia on Pinterest

Hey folks! We're back from a long weekend in West Virginia. Sorry for the unannounced hiatus, but we try to be careful about the whole "don't announce to the world that you house will be empty for 4 days" thing. Our vacation was so much fun, and just what our little family needed. Since returning home, I've started decorating for Christmas (not going crazy this year; stockings hung and nativity set up, tree will go up soon), Jack has started teething, and Emma got her first hair cut (done by yours truly!).

Hopefully things will return to normal soon and I'll be able to start posting regularly again. We've got a busy week and busy weekend ahead, so I'll pop in when I can. Have a great week!

ps. Isn't that ornament adorable? I'm thinking about doing those with Emma and Jack for our tree... they would make cute gifts for the grandparents, too!

{yum}

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I love chocolate chip pancakes and love the idea of doing this as a birthday breakfast. 

Using ice cream instead of syrup is an amazing idea (especially if the pancakes are still hot!).

Have you noticed that I'm on a bit of a birthday ideas kick lately? I've been forcing myself to wait until after thanksgiving to think about Christmas, so I've been focusing on birthday ideas instead. 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week {we'll be spending it with family and friends}. I might pop in once or twice but won't be posting regularly. Ciao, lovelies!

succulents

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I'm loving succulents these days. They seem to be the perfect plants for winter - low maintenance, simple, but pretty. Design Sponge did this post a while ago showing how to create a bouquet with succulents. I love it!

{emma style}

Sweater - Gymboree (gift from Mimi)

LS Onesie - Oshkosh (gift from Mommom)

Pants - Old Navy

Shoes - Kohls

Emma loves slides. She's fearless and always goes straight for the slide at the playground. This one had lots of static and made her hair stand straight up!