Merry Christmas

Seems as though Sheri and I have received our Christmas early but we had a problem. First I found a red leather chair which I've been looking for for several years. Impulse buy.....yes, but I love it. We were talking about the chair Sunday afternoon when arranging the furniture for the Christmas tree....well your Mother decided that she needed one too! It should be here Saturday.....Problem #1. Where are we going to put all of this furniture? I called Danna and she declined to buy the two chairs that we had made in 01, but, Sara took the bait and ran like a hooked bass. Well we reeled her in and took her money. She acted happy and so we are happy....Problem #2. We took granny with us to pick up the new chair, got it home, moved in, unpacked and I looked around and we could NOT get granny out of the chair. We had to called granddaddy to come get her. He did, OUR problem solved but I think maybe granddaddy may have a new problem now.

Thankgiving Day

We give God the highest glory and thanks for our family. What a wonderful day of food and felloweship. Thanks familt for coming over and bring food and fun.

Thanks granddaddy for a wonderful prayer of thanks!

We love you all!

Pops and Nana

Computer End Table

Well Danna and Trey here is the end table that Mom does not like because she has to turn her head to look at emails. I want to get a wireless keyboard and mouse and just use the TV for the monitor when we are just on the computer. I guess I will be looking to do something else.

Pops

I'm A Winner!

In case you have not travelled over to my blog recently, there is some exciting news there. Here is a picture that gives you a little hint.

http://www.matmusic.net/

-mat

breakfast

This morning at breakfast, sharks were the topic of conversation for some reason. Avery says "next time my dad catches a shark he won't let me have it." Soren: "why not?" Avery: "because it might taste me."

Sweet Potato Souffle

Someone should make this for your Thanksgiving dinner. I make it every year and it's DEE-licious!!

Sweet Potato Souffle


4 medium sweet potatoes
1 cup miniature marshmallows
½ stick margarine
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup sugar
½ cup milk
¼ tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

Topping
½ stick margarine, melted
½ cup brown sugar
1 cup crushed graham crackers

Cook the sweet potatoes. While potatoes are still hot (do not use the skins) combine with all ingredients. Whip it good. Put in baking dish. Bake at 350 about 15 mins. or till set.

Make topping by combining the 3 ingredients. Spread on top of the soufflé and bake at 375 about 5 minutes or till brown.

Under Contract

This is the house we have under contract! The inspection was today and it went well. The house is older, so we have some painting to do, but it has all new light fixtures, newer windows and the upstairs has new carpet. It is in one of Colorado’s best school districts with an elementary school one block away and a park right down the street. There is ton of room so you will have to visit soon. It has 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, and a large open basement.

Another Picture for Pops...

Some dude posted this picture of a sign in a town in Denmark.

(giggle)

-mat

Happy Birthday Danna! and other stuff

Danna, I hope you had a great day! Good luck with your offer on this next house; keep us posted!

There is a 5k at 8:00 am Thanksgiving morning in Forest Ridge. It is FREE and close by and should be fun (no, really!) There is also a 1 1/2 mile walk course if anyone does not want to "go the distance"

I hope you will all be there bright and early with your running/walking shoes. I will be there and I will drag the rest of the Underwood clan with me.

sara

We didn't get the house

Well, our bid wasn't the highest bid and we didn't get the house. We will keep you posted as we continue to look.

Danna

Hey! We found a house that we are going to make an offer on! It is on a large lot that backs up to a park, has 3 bed rooms, 2 1/2 baths, and a double sided fire place that looks into the living room and dinning room. The basement isn't finished, but it is already framed for another bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room! This is exciting!

Thanksgiving

I thought I posted this already, but it is not showing up on the blog, so here we go again.

The Turkey Trot plans have changed. We are not going to drive to Dallas, but will do a 5k in Denton. I think that is a great idea. We need Nana to get us the info so we can sign up.

Kara and I have a tentative Thanksgiving menu. This just covers all of the basics; feel free to change/add anything.

Turkey and dressing - Nana
Ham and relish tray - Granny
Mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, and rolls - Sara
Broccoli cheese casserole and a dessert - Kara
Jodi - any favorite recipe, dessert, or appetizer that you think we need!