A Day in my Life

So here we are in December!
December 1 was a busy day for me.  We always have Bob's family Christmas party on the first Saturday of  December and with it falling on the first, it seemed very early.
This year was our turn to be in charge, so we had to be at the place we were renting by 2.  That meant lots had to be done in the morning.

 I started off by making a batch of cookies,

 and some fudge.  This fudge was Bob's Grandma's recipe, so it's a tradition and needs to be at the party!

 I got a load of laundry done.

and made a huge batch of pulled pork.

I packed up some gift bags for the little kids that would be there.

 We arrived at the lodge a little before 2.  It was a dreary day, cold and drizzly, so no one spent any time out here looking over the river!

This building is a beautiful log home with views of the Grand River out 2 sides.

Bob's brother and wife arrived shortly after we did and it didn't take long to get everything set up.
At 3 the rest of the family arrived.

 Here's the whole group eating supper.

 Bob's mom and step dad

 Heather and Andrew

Laura, Aaron and girls.

 Bob with two of his brothers

and the whole gang!

We got home about 8 at night, I stuck the crock pot in the sink to soak and relaxed.
I know I always say this, but it was another good day.  I guess it's a reminder of how blessed we are.

Friday Funny

I know this is late, but it's close enough to Thanksgiving that I thought I could still share it!

Cooking Thursday

The recipe I'm sharing today is one I did on Thanksgiving Day.  We had a lot of people and one turkey wouldn't have been enough, so Cheri did a turkey and I did a few turkey breasts to go with it.  I found a recipe that promised flavorful moist meat, and it really was.  I did it in the crock pot to keep the oven open for other things.  It was so easy and was really good!
I actually have another turkey breast in the freezer that Bob brought home from work, so I'll be using this recipe again in the not too distant future!

(not my photo - I forgot to take one!)

Herb Roasted Turkey Breast

1 boneless turkey breast, 2-3 pounds

6 tablespoons butter, 

2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon salt

Melt butter, stir in remaining ingredients.

Pour mixture into large crock pot, add turkey, flipping it to cover with butter mix.

Cook on low for 7-8 hours, occasionally basting with butter mix.

Remove from crock pot 15 minutes before slicing.

You can also cook this in the oven.

Place turkey on shallow rack in roasting pan.  Pour butter mix over top.  

Bake at 325 degrees for 2 - 21/2 hours, until meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.  Baste turkey occasionally with butter mix.  Let sit for 15 minutes before slicing.