And the Countdown begins....

Only 6 days until I get to meet Ree Drummond of Pioneer Woman fame and I get to stay at her Lodge in Oklahoma!!

We enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving here in Missouri this year.  We have traveled to Alabama the last three years to see family and friends but decided to stay here and attempt the cooking etc.

The day was beautiful and cold after some crazy weather left us with Tornado's and 70 degree weather on Wednesday to 19 degree Thanksgiving morning.  I made printed place mats and place card holders from here which was fun for all the kids.  We all went around the table telling what we were thankful for and then the grazing commenced.

I did a little Black Friday Shopping at the Mall but got there at the respectable hour of 10:00 AM, unlike Busy Dad who took Rebecca and Hayden out at 11:30 pm and got home sometime early this morning.  I think they had fun watching all the crazy people out early this morning.

Have any of you found any great Black Friday deals?

Lunch with Friends

Today I had a wonderful lunch with some very unique, insightful, and entertaining ladies.  I had a rare Friday off from subbing and I was caught up on all my orders.   Having this lunch was like the cherry on top of a long week.

I have lived in Missouri for over 5 years and have never been to Sandstone Gardens.  It only took about 20 minutes to get there and it was so pretty.

This is where I had lunch.

We all enjoyed lunch and then walked around the huge rooms of Christmas decorations.

I wish I could decorate my whole house with all their things.

I was a Winner on Pioneer Woman's Blog!!!

Yes, You heard me right.  I was one of the four lucky people that was randomly chosen out of over 40,000 comments to spend the weekend at Pioneer Woman's Lodge!!  You can read about the contest here.

There were four winners and we each get to bring a friend.  I had texted  my friend Ann the day the contest was posted and we both agreed if one of us won we would take the other person.  Who in a million years thought one of us would win? Not me that is for sure.

I can't wait to meet the other winners. Molly, Jenna and Christy.


This is a picture of the Lodge.  Looks relaxing doesn't it?

To quote Pioneer Woman " we will spend the weekend relaxing, looking at cows, sipping coffee, listening to zero traffic…and taking part in an interactive holiday baking fest.

And sleeping in.

And doing nothing. It’s what we do best here!"

I know I can't wait till Dec 3rd to get here! 

Have you ever won a contest this fantastic?  What do you want me to ask Pioneer Woman?