A Day in my Life, December

Yes, it's true!  December is here!

Here's how the first day of December went for me.

December 1 was a Thursday, a work day for me.  I was up around 6, walked on the treadmill, did a little of my Bible study, got ready and headed to work at about 7:40.

It was a cloudy morning, and the shorter days are showing on my drive as it's just starting to get light as I'm driving.

All the snow we had a few weeks ago has melted and it's looking kind of drab.

I got to work about 8:15. This is the staff entrance to the office.

I set out this sign and little tree on the window sill to add a little Christmas to the office.

I got to switch my photo calendar to the new month.  I enjoy seeing these new pictures every month.

The sun came out mid-morning, which is always a nice thing!

My job on this day was handling the in basket.  That's something on the computer system where patient advice requests come in, lab results that need to be called to people come and lots of messages from our doctors asking to set up referrals, call someone, find something, fax paperwork...  Of course, I also phone calls to answer and they were plentiful on this day.  We also had some inspectors come in and test our fire alarm system so it was a bit noisy!
It was a good day though and we were able to leave a little after 5.

The short days are really obvious when I leave work and it's already getting dark.

It was a pretty drive home.

Back in my town, I found these farmers out in the field, attempting to harvest the last of the corn.

I even got to see a few Christmas lights as I drove home.

I got home a little before 6, as I had stopped to get gas.
Bob was working late, so I made lunches for the next day, cleaned up around the house a little and heated some leftovers for supper.

Bob got home a little before 8.

I relaxed and checked out your blogs.

Then I got to work on my Christmas cards.  I have them nearly done and will be heading to the Post office this week.  Feels good to have another job crossed off my list!
I headed for bed a little after 11.  It was another good day!

Friday Funny

 

Cooking Thursday

Here's a great recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers.  I saw this recipe on Thanksgiving and since I had several of these things left over, decided to try it.  It was so good!  It will definitely be made again.

Leftover Turkey Casserole

4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup turkey stock
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 box Stove Top Stuffing
1 cup water (or can use turkey stock if you have it)
4 tablespoons butter
2 cups chopped or shredded turkey
1 can corn, drained
1 can green beans, drained

In medium saucepan, heat butter until melted. Whisk in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.  Whisk in turkey stock and heavy cream and heat until thickened.  Stir in cheese until melted.
In medium bowl, stir together stuffing mix, one cup water (or turkey stock) and the second 4 tablespoons butter. Place in microwave for 4 minutes.
In large bowl, stir together turkey, corn and beans. Reserved one cup stuffing and mix the rest with the turkey mix. Stir in cheese sauce.
Place this in crock pot or into greased 7x11 pan.
Sprinkle remaining stuffing over top.
Cook on low for 4 hours, or in 350-degree oven for 35 minutes.  Bake covered with foil if using oven, and uncover for the last 10 minutes.

*This recipe is very flexible; you can use chicken and chicken stock instead of turkey.  You can use left-over vegetables, and can use carrots or peas instead of or in addition to the veggies listed.
Enjoy!