Mother-in-Law Intimidation

I know you've been there... Those married longer may have forgotten by now... It's our first holiday as a married couple tomorrow, which I should be elated by right? Wrong, I just happen to be married to "Betty Crocker's" son. My mother in law can literally cook/bake/homemake circles around me.

Tomorrow we will gather with close family and extended relatives. I'm sure there will be a lot of food, fun, and laughter. I am just getting butterflies about the dishes I am bringing. This literally shapes our holiday future. If the center is not done on my cheesecake I might get asked to bring the drinks from now on, if someone gets food poisoning because I used bad eggs I might get asked to just not return :)
Ok the fear and trepidation is not that severe, but I am sort of dreading it.

I was not sure whether I should play it safe and just buy my pies, but then I got to thinking... My mother in law may be Betty Crocker incarnate but hey, I'm a Martha Stewart hopeful!!! So with my head raised high I will be taking Pecan Tassies, Caramel Apple Cheesecake, and Pumpkin Cheesecake.

Here is a picture of the Caramel Apple Cheesecake, I have made it one time before. Click here if you would like a game-changer recipe for your Thanksgiving.




As far as decorating for Thanksgiving I do not get the priveledge of setting our table for Thanksgiving but here are some ideas that I like.


                                                 A very natural option from HGTV



                                           Clean and beautiful, also from HGTV                                 




                                          Cozy option from HGTV, seriously I am a fan.



                    
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

House Updates

 I finally am achieving the chill house theme I am going for. The walls have yet to be painted and that one picture looks so lonely on the wall, but it's coming along :) That is a jute rug on the floor, thanks for the advice Janie. I especially love my authentic vintage surfboard that my husband brought to the decorating table!

I'm taking suggestions for coffe tables and lamps. I'm thinking a metal accent would be nice.

The Happiest Girl

So today I am happy. Today I am singing and dancing. Today I found out that I am officially an RN. After two years and a summer of stress, no sleep, and lots of studying I finally achieved one of my BIGGEST dreams ever!

So for now I will proudly wear this:



And never this:



I will do more of this:



And less of this:

But for this weekend and this weekend only I will do a lot of this:

And some of this:

And I will think often of the beautiful lady that inspired me to become a nurse, held my hand through school, sympathized with me, shared gross stories with me, believed in me, and always had my back.

A Little Bit of Chaos

So I complained about not having a job for two months. When I finally started my job I was so excited, then I got a call about another job. . . I have been working so many hours that I have neglected this blog. I have good news though. Tomorrow I go to Ikea, ya, and I will be getting some more things for my living room! I am so excited. I hope everyone is enjoying the cool weather.