Sisters shopping day...

Every year my sisters and I look forward to sisters shopping day.  We choose one of the first Fridays in November and go out, armed with lists, deals and coupons to get as much Christmas shopping done as possible.  We go early so we don't have to deal with snow and slippery roads, plus it's just nice to get it done.
This past Friday was our day.  We shop all day and stay in a hotel at night.  The next morning we usually end up doing a little bit more before we head home.  I'm blessed to have 2 wonderful sisters and we always have fun when we're together.

Here's the result of a days shopping!  We were remembering what it used to be like when the kids were young and the boxes were bigger.  We would have both bed loaded up with stuff.  Now, the gifts are smaller in size, but not any cheaper...

 

We always get a yummy dessert to go, and enjoy it in the hotel while we rest our tired feet.  So much fun, and productive too!

Autumns Last Hurrah!

Our Fall colors are nearly done, but there are some really pretty spots out there. Here's a few I captured on camera.

Lots of green in this little spot yet.

I showed you our road last week, but had to share again because it's gotten even prettier!

 

I took this out of our living room window.  This beech tree is a beauty all year round, but I like this scene better than the black and white of Winter!

Cooking Thursday

I tried out a new pumpkin dessert this weekend. It has a crunchy topping that is oh-so-good! I do have to warn you that the topping makes it a little difficult to eat, but my family loved it. For more recipes, visit Sandra at Diary of a SAHM.

Pumpkin Crunch

1 15 oz can Pumpkin Puree
1 10 oz can Evaporated Milk
1 cup light brown sugar
3 eggs (slightly beaten)
3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cup (2 sticks) butter melted

1 bag Heath toffee bits

Preheat oven to 350 and spray a 9×13 baking pan lightly with baking spray
In a large bowl combine the pumpkin, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs and pumpkin pie spice. Stir to combine.
Pour into prepared pan.
Sprinkle the entire box of cake mix on top, followed by the toffee bits, then pour melted butter over top.
Bake for 50 minutes, or until center is set and edges are lightly browned.