Good Morning Halloween!

Just popping in with a new doodle and...

...a fun little note card envelope. 

These cute little envelopes started as a completely different project however as Halloween approached it occurred to me that the shape resembled a cat or an owl so decided to use black paper and voilá! The googly eyes made it even more fun. The nose/beak is actually the notecard inside the envelope.

Have a great morning and a fun evening!

Happy Halloween!

A friendly reminder: Don’t forget to exercise…

...the right to Vote because…

Every…

  EVERY

    VOICE

   MATTERS

  VOTE!

Counts!

Those who stay away from the election think that one vote will do no good. ‘Tis but one step more to think one vote will do no harm.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote…

That he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human society for which he is accountable to God and his country.  ~Samuel Adams 

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The right to vote is the crown jewel of American Liberties and we will not see its luster diminished. ~Ronald Reagan

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Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.

~John Quincy Adam’s                                                             

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We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. ~Thomas Jefferson

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There’s no such thing as a vote that doesn’t matter.  ~Barack Obama

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If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.  ~George Carlin

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Only one week until Election Day so just some fun reminders to get out and vote.

You will be glad you did!

Happy Tuesday!

A little lovin’ from the oven…..Pumpkin Cookies

‘Tis the season for pumpkin treats! 

Pumpkin cookies were requested and what a great choice for a cool, rainy Saturday in October.

Since we were out of small cans of pumpkin, a large one it was. 

The first batch of pumpkin cookies were filled with Raisins and Pecans. This is the one Mr. Wonderful requested. It is one of his favorites and it is obvious why he likes them so much.

There was still one cup of pumpkin left so I also made a batch of Pumpkin Spice cookies. These little gems taste just like pumpkin pie. YUM! These cookies got a little dab of butter cream frosting on top as well. It was hard to decide whether to drizzle or spread so I did some of each. 

One large can of pumpkin makes a lot of cookies so there were plenty of extra to package up and share. Just a little Fall lovin’ from the oven!

Happy Monday!

Doodling Around on Friday

Some doodles to start the weekend. 

Some just because,

and some heartfelt drawings.

It is also fun to alter them.

But most of all....

...it does my heart good

to draw

Oodles of Doodles.

Happy Weekend!

Oktoberfest 2022 :: BBQ, Band, Bonfire & BEAVS

Last weekend was our

2nd Annual

Oktoberfest BBQ/Street Party.

In fact, it was such a hit last year that we kicked it up a notch and hired a Band this time.

The grill masters did another great job on the Brats, Chicken and Hot Dogs. They also received Oktoberfest aprons this year which was fun.

There are also always a lot of amazing sides including a new addition...

...Dill Pickle Soup. It was amazing!

Once the sun went down and it began to get cold it was time for the annual Bon Fire in our DIY portable fire pit.

It was also full moon last weekend which was of course absolutely beautiful and lit up the clear fall sky. It doesn't get better than that, 

except it did...

... with the Oregon State BEAVERS and their incredible game-winning touchdown in the last 13 seconds of the last game of the night!

A great way to end the fun day.

GO BEAVS!!

2nd THURSDAY Doodles & Soup for the Soul

My oh my, the week is flying by. 

And so is October. It is hard to believe that November will be here in just a couple of weeks.

Fall days call for soup and homemade chicken and rice was calling. Comfort food at its finest.

Hope your 2nd Thursday, also known as: DBF { day before Friday}, is the best. 

Art is when you hear a knocking from your soul and you answer it.

~ Terri Guillemets

Happy 2nd Thursday!

OKTOBERFEST 2022 :: Desserts

Last weekend was our neighborhood Oktoberfest Potluck and late in the week we were still light on signups for dessert so I was more than happy to bring a couple. 

Of course I wanted to stick to the German theme and decided to make Nussecken which are cookie bars and also referred to as German Nut Corners.

The apricot jam is one of my favorite ingredients in these layered cookies/corners.

Hazelnuts are the suggested nut however I like to use almonds.

In addition to the German Nut Corners I also made a batch of German Chocolate Cupcakes.

These cupcakes coordinated well with the Nussecken. 

The Oktoberfest dessert table actually ended up with several other sweet treats which was great. There was a good variety and plenty for all. 

Happy Wednesday!

October Chalkboard

Just popping in to share my October chalkboard.

Halloween will be here before we know it!

Happy Tuesday!