Hi Jane, So much is happening at your house. Congratulations to your son and his bride to be. Her ring is beautiful. I have enjoyed catching up with you. I will be glad when we get our first hard freeze. I am tired of allergies. I like your new stove and the pumpkin looked yummy. I will look forward to pictures of your trip hopefully. Have a great weekend. Hugs and Prayers from your Missouri Fried.
Wow! That ring s gorgeous, and the "diamond ring" cookies were just precious. I wonder if I can blend the cheese ball with my hand mixer--it's a Kitchen Aide--but not a standing one. Yours was so cute, Jane! I think you will need sweaters in Asheville in November--but who ever knows!? Fun times, either way. ;)
Congratulations Jane, on so many wonderful blessings going on at your home. The engagement party looks beautiful, and the best part is how your future daughter in law (and her family) fit in so well with you all. I hope we're that lucky some day. Take care of your hand, sorry to hear about the infection :( but I know it won't stop you from having a great time on your trip.
Blondie, Congratulations to your son and his wonderful girl. What a great surprise, and the fabulous party. Then to top it off with that adorable baby's arrival. Glad your hand is healing...I agree, I think keeping it dry is better. You are going to love your trip. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
Congratulations with your son's wedding....owww what a sweet baby....and i hope your hand Will heel quikly recover ....love happy sunday from me Ria...!...xxx!
Congratulations and kudos to raising a son who enjoys the fanfare created with that life event! Ya gotta love a guy who has spirit! So many good things coming your way right now, and I'm happy for you. I know what you mean about the weather and planning - we just came from our trip and we both went through the same thought process of how to pack for transitional weather. Have fun on that trip!
Congratulations to Jeff and Deirdre... how exciting for everyone.. wow, a party for 100 close friends?... now that's alot of close friends!... and a new baby in the family... and your hand is doing better... love hearing good news... your pumpkin cheeseball is adorable, I saw it on your pin on Pinterest and kept it too... and a trip to Ashville... so happy for you Jane... sending much love, xoxo... Julie Marie
Well, you have had a lot going on, Jane! Congratulations to the newly engaged couple. Her ring is gorgeous.
Glad to hear you got that infection and stitches taken care of. I can't believe they called you that same day to set up the next one. Sheesh! Give a girl a little break between surgeries! : )
So much HAPPY in this post:) Congrats to the happy couple and the baby is precious! Happy that your hand is healing! Take care of that hand! Have a blessed Sunday dear Jane, HUGS!
Morning Jane, Congrats to the sweet couple to be, great party.... I love your ring, so beautiful and take care of that hand..... That is the cutest pumpkin cheese ball ever, I want to make it, thanks. Have a great day, Blessings Francine.
October 26, 2014 at 9:19 AM
Anonymous said...
so much happy happy at your house, and oh my I love those shoes, oh I do!!!!
Such excitement in your family! Congrats to the couple and yes, the ring is stunning! Glad your hand is improving. I'd be over the moon going to Asheville ~ enjoy!
So many fun and exciting things happening! Glad your hand is improving, too. Love the engagement party,....so sweet and that pumpkin cheese ball is adorable! yum!
What a beautiful ring your son designed. Congratulations to your son and his fiancé. So many happy occasions to celebrate in your family. I love the pumpkin cheese ball! I think I will make this for a thanksgiving snack while we're watching the Bears! Hope you have a wonderful time on your trip.
Jane, Glad your stitches are out and all is healing. you have been strong though it all and brave I will add. Congratulations to your son and his future bride. The engagement ring is indeed beautiful. Red velvet cake is my favorite cake! OMGosh the cookies too adorable, whoever made them did an outstanding job. I'm going to make the toooooooo cute pumpkin cheese ball this week but can even be made up to Thanksgiving. Always love a visit to your blog. xo, Vera
Hi Jane! Great post ~ I'm exhausted just reading about all of the excitement (both good and bad) .. So sorry you developed an infection, thrilled with news of your son's engagement ~ and seriously loving those shoes! Happy Sunday!
After 13 hours in the ER and 2 units of blood, I am back, almost. At least I can sit and read my favorite blogs.
Our son also recently go engaged. I have never planned a wedding and I am amazed at all the work. Aylin's parents left on 1 month European vacation just a week after the engagement so I am helping them find venues and checking them out. So far nothing has "fit", but I heard of a place last night and sent them a link. They love it and can't wait to check it out.
Thanks for the sweet shout out on the banner. I love how you have it stretched across the fireplace. I am glad that I added the hearts to make it a little longer.
Congrats to you and your family! She sounds like a wonderful woman. Love the cookies, too! I love her ring, and the sentiment that went with it! I hope your hand gets better. That's no fun. Can't wait to hear about the trip!
Congratulations Jane! I am so happy that your son found a wonderful young lady. Her family sounds great and what a great wedding they will have. The ring is to die for - so special and beautiful. Glad that you hand is much better. I know you can hardly wait to go on vacation. Have a wonderful time - eat, sleep and just relax and enjoy those beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Hugs Mary
Congratulations to the happy couple, Jane. What a gorgeous ring. He did good. Hope that hand heals up quickly. Your next surgery is so very soon. xo Laura
Thank you for sharing your fun news. What a grand party. :-) Glad you are feeling better. I am like you when it comes to stuff like that. I do not like pain at all and worry. Love the shoes...excited for you. xx oo Carla
Exciting things going on with you and your family! Congrats to your son...so great when the families blend so well. Sounds like a fabulous celebration. Have a wonderful vacation, Jane! Mary Alice
So happy for your son and d-i-l to be! Beautiful ring, beautiful hand, and the pumpkin cheeseball and fancy cookies are amazing. Glad your hand is healing too. Sorry you have to go through it again but in a few weeks it will be totally behind you and you'll be glad it's over. Enjoy your vacation! Hugs, Beth
Congrats on all the good family news! There's been a lot of that around your place lately. Oh, I hope after this surgery I can one day wear shoes again. Two of the same shoes would be wonderful. Instead of one sneaker and a steel boot. Brenda
Lots of exciting things going on in your life! Congratulations on your new soon-to-be DIL. Her ring is so pretty and those cookies are so cute. Glad your hand is feeling much better.
What a gorgeous ring! And I love that cheese ball...will have to give it a try! :)
October 27, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Anonymous said...
Hi Jane, Oh, I loved this post, laughed out loud with the pic of your hand, and how you just woke up and they were calling you to schedule the next one! but happy news with your son and fiancé, that's wonderful. Love the cookies!! xx Nancy (Stonecrop Sister)
Hi Jane, Congrats dear friend! That is great news, and what a beautiful ring..oh my. And that baby, how cute! Won't be long until your grandbaby girl is here. Going to Ashville should be just about perfect this time of year. Oh I feel a bit envious! My mom and her sister are leaving for Williamsburg, VA in the morning. That seems awfully wonderful too. Loving all your pictures too. Hugs friend and enjoy that trip! And take care of that sore hand. Cindy
oh so sorry about your poor hand :( and after you talked about your hand and then showed your future daughter-in-laws hand, i thought it was yours and i thought wow that's healing rather nicely lol but congratulations to them! weddings are always nice to look forward to :)
oh well, i was a bit confused till i read further. but i will be thinking and praying for your 2nd surgery to go well and heal quickly! wish you didn't have to go through that at all!
i just read where you said you were going to be in Asheville in a week. and you sound like me with the packing. i always take too much. we spent 10 days in the smokies over Labor Day and had to make a quick stop in Asheville along the way. I just love that place and the people are really cool too. it's like a great big going back in time hippie city lol have fun! don't take too much lol remember you can wash things :) {famous last words because we had a washer and dryer in the cabin too and i didn't listen to myself}
So many wonderful fun family times at your house. Glad you hand is doing nicely. Have fun in Asheville. We've been there several times and always had a nice visit. Hugs. :)
Congratulations on all the happy goings-on in your family! Lucky is the family with "extensions" everyone loves or at least likes.
Hope your hand is tip-top soon, and that you have a wonderful time on your trip.
I looked up that recipe for the goulash and save it. I used to make it years ago, although it probably was a little simpler than this one. If the weather ever gets cool enough here, I am going to give this one a try.
Sweet mother of diamonds! Your son should be a jewelry designer, that ring is fabulous! Congratulations to him, what a happy time! That cheese ball looks so yummy, I really thought it was a real warty pumpkin!
Such sweet and joyous happenings in your world, Jane; I'm so thrilled for you and your family! Glad the hand is on the mend - keep being a good girl and you'll be able to bake up a storm just in time for Christmas!
I'm just like you and get very chatty when I'm nervous. I rattled the alphabet outloud while I got my epidural while in labor with my last child. LOL!!! (Very embarrasing, looking back.) Glad that your hand is getting better. Congrats on your son's engagement! Even better that you like his fiance. I loved the cute cookies at their party too.
Hello Jane, I'm having so much fun catching up with your blog today. Congrats and best wishes to your son on his engagement. Indeed this is a happy time to be celebrated. You had me at that cheese ball that looks like a pumpkin. Just added a couple of items to the shopping list for that one. Happy fall dear Jane! xx
Jane, I can't believe what's going on around your house. So much excitement. Congratulations to your son and his fiance. That is so wonderful. It is important that you like the new additions to your family. That little appitizer looks so pretty and sounds yummy..Glad your hand is doing better and have a very Happy Halloween..Judy
You have such exciting and wonderful things happening (except for that hand, of course)! So glad you're feeling better, and congratulations on all your great news! xo
Jane, first i want to say I am glad you are doing better and the infection is under control. Surgery is not fun, that's for sure. Congratulations on your son's engagement! What a wonderful surprise!That is a gorgeous ring. Have lots of fun on your trip! Hugs, Maria
I've just spent the morning catching up on your journal and what a nice way to end with the engagement of your son…congratulations. Hopefully your hand is on the mend from the infection. Wishing you good times.
Jane, what a wonderful ring with a new little one and a wedding on the horizon! You are so busy. Glad that your hand is beginning to heal. Congrats to Deidre and Jeffery, what a beautiful ring and looks like they had a wonderful party - nothing big right?!! Have a wonderful trip. We are off next week too. So crazy just to get ready to go!!
Congratulations on the engagement!! How exciting! Those cookies look amazing!! So glad you're feeling better. Hate that you have another surgery to go through.
October 29, 2014 at 2:40 PM
Anonymous said...
Hi Janie! Congratulations to your son and his sweetie! Those little cookies are so cute and I wish them the very best. You poor little thing with your hand. Thanks for popping in to see me and I hope you'll heal very quickly. Be a sweetie, Shelia ;)
I'm going to try your pumpkin appetizer for Thanksgiving. What is the appetizer on the tray with two tomato looking (salsa?) Almost looks like a roll up of some sort? !2 pizzas....wow! Have a great day, Balisha
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Jane, Congrats to your son and future bride. The party looked like so much fun and the cookies were darling!! The ring is gorgeous, Lucky girl! Glad you hand is doing better! Take care and have a wonderful vacation! Hugs, Jody
November 4, 2014 at 5:59 PM
[Image]I have been having so much fun the past few days, so many exciting, happy things to talk about with you! I'm starting with one of three bouquets of flowers that I got for a song at my grocery store. The first time I've paid $$ for flowers since before spring, I think! I will share the others in my next post. Aren't these gorgeous? Both are types of mums and last forever! And I wanted to start my post with something pretty...
[Image]Are you tired of seeing my hand yet? lol! In all it's various stages of healing I might add. And it is now doing just fine. Yep, big infection, my surgeon said some people react differently to the stitches. Personally, I think the hand should have stayed dry until the stitches came out. So I'm on antibiotics. The morning I was scheduled to have the suture removal, I was awake and up at 4:00 a.m., although my appointment was at 8:50. That's how fretful I was. I was so nervous (and it WAS painful) that I babbled away while he snipped. "So, you seem to like to get up early. Are you enjoying the mild fall we're having? Are you putting your garden to bed? Do you have a garden?" I came home and took the antibiotic and two pain pills and slept all afternoon. It was quite blissful and I'm feeling so much better. Funny, as I awoke from my nap feeling quite groggy to answer my phone, it was the hospital wanting to schedule my next surgery in 2 weeks. I wanted to hang up on them.
[Image]I mentioned a hush hush surprise in my last post. Well, here it is! My oldest son, Jeff, proposed to his girlfriend, Deirdre, yesterday! And she said YES!!! Isn't that a gorgeous ring? He had it made by his own design. We all knew for several weeks after he had asked for permission from her father. I have a very blurry video of the proposal, complete with him down on one knee. The Husband and I cried while we watched it. She was in such disbelief! Jeff is very independent, and he holds people to very high standards (yes, we butt heads a lot!). I think Deirdre is his match...very happy with her career and the traveling it requires, she's focused and fun and has great family values. We've just loved her since Jeffrey "brought her home".
[Image]He didn't want anything over the top, he proposed in the early morning and then gave her warning...he had invited over 100 of their closest family and friends over for an engagement party that evening! Well, a little chaos ensued, all the girl wanted was to go out and shop for a nice outfit and to have fresh flowers in all of the bathrooms!
I bought this cake at the grocery store I go to, it has a fabulous bakery. I didn't plan it, I was actually going to just get an assortment of sweets. Red Velvet. Sigh.
[Image]I offered to make an appetizer and saw that I had Pinned this recently. And lucky for you, its not too late to make it in time for Halloween. I'm going to give you the recipe as I fiddled a bit with it. But it's here. And it's very simple.
~~~~Cheese Ball Pumpkin~~~~
8 oz. cream cheese
10 oz. fine sharp cheddar
1/4 c. blue cheese crumbles
2 t. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 t. celery salt
1/4 t. onion salt
A mixture of finely chopped walnuts (about 1/2 cup) and 1 t. paprika.
Mix the first 6 ingredients well, I used my KitchenAid mixer. Mold into a pumpkin shape. This was a little weird, and yes, I did it with one hand so I know you can do it, too! It was like shaping a meatloaf and I was doing it on parchment paper. It just wasn't looking right so I gathered the paper around it and rolled it around to make it a ball shape. Voila! Press the top down a bit if you want a "fatter" pumpkin!
I put the chopped walnuts in a gallon freezer bag and crushed them for the most part with a mallet. I would definitely crush them more the next time, perhaps on pulse in a food processor? Just looks better without the larger pieces. Then you can run a butter knife down vertically spaced every few inches to make the natural lines in the pumpkin. For the stem I used a real one from one of my pumpkins on the porch. I rinsed it well and then wrapped the bottom portion in plastic wrap so it wouldn't come in contact with the cheese ball. And though this all sounds like a huge process, it took about 15 minutes. Note*** I doubled the recipe to get the size you see in the picture. It would be one tiny pumpkin if you followed the amounts above! And it was delicious with Triscuit crackers.
[Image]There were so many delicious appetizers on the island already, Deirdre's family gave it their all. And it was elegant. Later in the evening 12 pizza's were delivered!
[Image]I flipped over these cookies. It wasn't until I looked at my pictures today that I recognized the diamond rings in the middle!! :)
So this was one exciting night and I'm glad it all went down as Jeffrey wanted it to. He was walking on air for the days before and channeling all his nervous energy into this. He said that they had vaguely discussed marriage, but it was never a "plan". The Husband and I are so happy that our son found such a great girl and he's embarking on a whole different stage of life. And we love Deirdre already. Mary Clare, Kevin's wife, fit seamlessly into our lives. She and her family are wonderful people and I'm so close to them. And...another surprise, in the midst of the engagement party, MC got a call to go to the hospital, her sister Katie was in full on labor!
[Image]Welcome Margot Brennan, born at 3:10 a.m.! Healthy and cute and her parent are bowled over. You have read about Katie and Kevin's love story here. Oh, I can't wait to hold that bundle of cuteness! Again. MC's family is like family to us. I love each and every one of them.
The Husband and I also met Deirdre's family for the first time last night. Her father, mother and sister are just the nicest people, very Irish (just love brogues!). How I love these people already! I think we will be great friends. What is with all those horror stories of in laws? We are loving it. Maeve and I will be friends and future grandmother's together! I am so lucky!
[Image]All play and no work...a week from now I will be in Asheville! The last time we took a trip, back in May when we were gone over 11 days, I had a luggage packed over the limit and having to shamefully open my suitcase in front of strangers in order to not pay $75.00 extra, I have no intention of doing it again. Not so positive...the weather changes everyday this time of year...heavy sweaters, jackets, boots and plain old flats. Very positive, our condo has a washer/dryer. I am going to be a very 'mix and match' girl so I can wear a few things over and over. Totally against my nature of wanting to have a whole look every day, but it will work whether I like it or not!
These are a pair of shoes I've been longing for that I recently purchased on Zappo's. I love the cutout on the sides. And the ankle strap makes for a flat that fits perfectly. If they are too tight, ugh. Too loose, they flop off at the heel. Love them with skinny jeans rolled up a bit. Oh, I love vacations and the excuse to shop beforehand!! :)
That's it for now. I will be back again later in the week!
Joining Cindy at Amazing Mondays! Please visit to see so many amazing things!!
Jane xx
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posted by Blondie's Journal at 9:37 PM on Oct 25, 2014
"A CRAFTY APPETIZER & A MOST WONDERFUL ENGAGEMENT!"
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Hi Jane, So much is happening at your house. Congratulations to your son and his bride to be. Her ring is beautiful. I have enjoyed catching up with you. I will be glad when we get our first hard freeze. I am tired of allergies. I like your new stove and the pumpkin looked yummy. I will look forward to pictures of your trip hopefully. Have a great weekend. Hugs and Prayers from your Missouri Fried.
October 25, 2014 at 10:04 PM
Wow! That ring s gorgeous, and the "diamond ring" cookies were just precious.
I wonder if I can blend the cheese ball with my hand mixer--it's a Kitchen Aide--but not a standing one. Yours was so cute, Jane!
I think you will need sweaters in Asheville in November--but who ever knows!? Fun times, either way. ;)
xos, Trudy
October 25, 2014 at 11:00 PM
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October 25, 2014 at 11:00 PM
Congratulations Jane, on so many wonderful blessings going on at your home. The engagement party looks beautiful, and the best part is how your future daughter in law (and her family) fit in so well with you all. I hope we're that lucky some day.
Take care of your hand, sorry to hear about the infection :(
but I know it won't stop you from having a great time on your trip.
October 26, 2014 at 12:42 AM
Blondie, Congratulations to your son and his wonderful girl. What a great surprise, and the fabulous party. Then to top it off with that adorable baby's arrival. Glad your hand is healing...I agree, I think keeping it dry is better. You are going to love your trip. Blessings, xoxo,Susie
October 26, 2014 at 5:36 AM
Congratulations with your son's wedding....owww what a sweet baby....and i hope your hand Will heel quikly recover ....love happy sunday from me Ria...!...xxx!
October 26, 2014 at 6:31 AM
Congratulations and kudos to raising a son who enjoys the fanfare created with that life event! Ya gotta love a guy who has spirit! So many good things coming your way right now, and I'm happy for you. I know what you mean about the weather and planning - we just came from our trip and we both went through the same thought process of how to pack for transitional weather. Have fun on that trip!
October 26, 2014 at 7:34 AM
How exciting and best wishes to the happy couple. Another wedding in your future!
October 26, 2014 at 7:37 AM
Congratulations to Jeff and Deirdre... how exciting for everyone.. wow, a party for 100 close friends?... now that's alot of close friends!... and a new baby in the family... and your hand is doing better... love hearing good news... your pumpkin cheeseball is adorable, I saw it on your pin on Pinterest and kept it too... and a trip to Ashville... so happy for you Jane... sending much love, xoxo... Julie Marie
October 26, 2014 at 7:45 AM
Well, you have had a lot going on, Jane! Congratulations to the newly engaged couple. Her ring is gorgeous.
Glad to hear you got that infection and stitches taken care of. I can't believe they called you that same day to set up the next one. Sheesh! Give a girl a little break between surgeries! : )
Have a great week!
October 26, 2014 at 8:24 AM
So much HAPPY in this post:) Congrats to the happy couple and the baby is precious! Happy that your hand is healing! Take care of that hand! Have a blessed Sunday dear Jane, HUGS!
October 26, 2014 at 8:33 AM
Wow!! What fun! Beautiful ring. What a sweet family you have. So happy for all of you. Take care of your hand, and have fun on your trip. :)
October 26, 2014 at 9:12 AM
Morning Jane, Congrats to the sweet couple to be, great party.... I love your ring, so beautiful and take care of that hand..... That is the cutest pumpkin cheese ball ever, I want to make it, thanks. Have a great day, Blessings Francine.
October 26, 2014 at 9:19 AM
so much happy happy at your house, and oh my I love those shoes, oh I do!!!!
October 26, 2014 at 9:29 AM
Such excitement in your family! Congrats to the couple and yes, the ring is stunning! Glad your hand is improving. I'd be over the moon going to Asheville ~ enjoy!
xo
Pat
October 26, 2014 at 10:14 AM
So many fun and exciting things happening! Glad your hand is improving, too. Love the engagement party,....so sweet and that pumpkin cheese ball is adorable! yum!
October 26, 2014 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations to you and your son. It looks like a fabulous engagement party. Have fun on your trip.
October 26, 2014 at 10:48 AM
What a beautiful ring your son designed. Congratulations to your son and his fiancé. So many happy occasions to celebrate in your family. I love the pumpkin cheese ball! I think I will make this for a thanksgiving snack while we're watching the Bears! Hope you have a wonderful time on your trip.
October 26, 2014 at 11:02 AM
Lots of wonderful things happening with your sweet family. Those cookies are so adorable. Praying your next surgery and recovery go smoothly.
October 26, 2014 at 11:04 AM
Jane,
Glad your stitches are out and all is healing. you have been strong though it all and brave I will add.
Congratulations to your son and his future bride. The engagement ring is indeed beautiful. Red velvet cake is my favorite cake! OMGosh the cookies too adorable, whoever made them did an outstanding job.
I'm going to make the toooooooo cute pumpkin cheese ball this week but can even be made up to Thanksgiving. Always love a visit to your blog.
xo,
Vera
October 26, 2014 at 11:11 AM
Hi Jane! Great post ~ I'm exhausted just reading about all of the excitement (both good and bad) .. So sorry you developed an infection, thrilled with news of your son's engagement ~ and seriously loving those shoes! Happy Sunday!
October 26, 2014 at 11:34 AM
After 13 hours in the ER and 2 units of blood, I am back, almost. At least I can sit and read my favorite blogs.
Our son also recently go engaged. I have never planned a wedding and I am amazed at all the work. Aylin's parents left on 1 month European vacation just a week after the engagement so I am helping them find venues and checking them out. So far nothing has "fit", but I heard of a place last night and sent them a link. They love it and can't wait to check it out.
Thanks for the sweet shout out on the banner. I love how you have it stretched across the fireplace. I am glad that I added the hearts to make it a little longer.
October 26, 2014 at 12:24 PM
Congratulations to your family!
October 26, 2014 at 12:43 PM
Congrats to you and your family! She sounds like a wonderful woman. Love the cookies, too! I love her ring, and the sentiment that went with it! I hope your hand gets better. That's no fun. Can't wait to hear about the trip!
October 26, 2014 at 2:42 PM
Congratulations Jane! I am so happy that your son found a wonderful young lady. Her family sounds great and what a great wedding they will have. The ring is to die for - so special and beautiful.
Glad that you hand is much better.
I know you can hardly wait to go on vacation. Have a wonderful time - eat, sleep and just relax and enjoy those beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains.
Hugs
Mary
October 26, 2014 at 3:38 PM
Congrats to Jeff and Deirdre! Looks like many fun times are ahead for your sweet family! Enjoy every minute of it!
October 26, 2014 at 3:43 PM
Congrats to you and your family, Jane! Love the ring and all the yummy food! How cute are those cookies! I hope your hand heals well soon.
October 26, 2014 at 3:46 PM
You have been so busy with wonderful things happening in your life, healing should be the least thing on your mind!!!...:)JP
October 26, 2014 at 4:32 PM
Congratulations to the happy couple, Jane. What a gorgeous ring. He did good. Hope that hand heals up quickly. Your next surgery is so very soon. xo Laura
October 26, 2014 at 5:12 PM
Wow, congrats, the ring is gorgeous and the cookies are so cute!
Just might try that pumpkin app, looks yummy!
Take care of yourself!
October 26, 2014 at 6:20 PM
Thank you for sharing your fun news.
What a grand party. :-)
Glad you are feeling better. I am like you when it comes to stuff like that. I do not like pain at all and worry.
Love the shoes...excited for you.
xx oo
Carla
October 26, 2014 at 6:50 PM
Exciting things going on with you and your family! Congrats to your son...so great when the families blend so well. Sounds like a fabulous celebration.
Have a wonderful vacation, Jane!
Mary Alice
October 26, 2014 at 6:56 PM
So happy for your son and d-i-l to be! Beautiful ring, beautiful hand, and the pumpkin cheeseball and fancy cookies are amazing. Glad your hand is healing too. Sorry you have to go through it again but in a few weeks it will be totally behind you and you'll be glad it's over. Enjoy your vacation!
Hugs, Beth
October 26, 2014 at 7:16 PM
Congrats on all the good family news! There's been a lot of that around your place lately. Oh, I hope after this surgery I can one day wear shoes again. Two of the same shoes would be wonderful. Instead of one sneaker and a steel boot.
Brenda
October 26, 2014 at 8:07 PM
Always busy in your family. Your son sounds so sweet! Glad he found his soul mate.
You are lucky to have such a nice extended family!
Love the pumpkin cheeseball. That would be perfect for my Harvest Dinner that is coming up on Saturday.
Is that your fireplace? Gorgeous!
October 26, 2014 at 8:48 PM
Lots of exciting things going on in your life! Congratulations on your new soon-to-be DIL. Her ring is so pretty and those cookies are so cute. Glad your hand is feeling much better.
October 26, 2014 at 9:57 PM
Such wonderful things going on! And glad to hear your hand is doing better. Enjoy the anticipation of your trip. :) Kit
October 26, 2014 at 10:02 PM
Jane, Congrats on the many blessings happening in your life!! I am now following along and so glad that you found me through Kris. Courtney
October 27, 2014 at 6:31 AM
What a gorgeous ring! And I love that cheese ball...will have to give it a try! :)
October 27, 2014 at 12:13 PM
Hi Jane,
Oh, I loved this post, laughed out loud with the pic of your hand, and how you just woke up and they were calling you to schedule the next one! but happy news with your son and fiancé, that's wonderful. Love the cookies!! xx Nancy (Stonecrop Sister)
October 27, 2014 at 2:34 PM
Hi Jane,
Congrats dear friend! That is great news, and what a beautiful ring..oh my.
And that baby, how cute! Won't be long until your grandbaby girl is here.
Going to Ashville should be just about perfect this time of year.
Oh I feel a bit envious!
My mom and her sister are leaving for Williamsburg, VA in the morning. That seems awfully wonderful too. Loving all your pictures too.
Hugs friend and enjoy that trip!
And take care of that sore hand.
Cindy
October 27, 2014 at 8:41 PM
oh so sorry about your poor hand :( and after you talked about your hand and then showed your future daughter-in-laws hand, i thought it was yours and i thought wow that's healing rather nicely lol but congratulations to them! weddings are always nice to look forward to :)
oh well, i was a bit confused till i read further. but i will be thinking and praying for your 2nd surgery to go well and heal quickly! wish you didn't have to go through that at all!
October 27, 2014 at 9:24 PM
i just read where you said you were going to be in Asheville in a week. and you sound like me with the packing. i always take too much. we spent 10 days in the smokies over Labor Day and had to make a quick stop in Asheville along the way. I just love that place and the people are really cool too. it's like a great big going back in time hippie city lol have fun! don't take too much lol remember you can wash things :) {famous last words because we had a washer and dryer in the cabin too and i didn't listen to myself}
October 27, 2014 at 9:32 PM
So many wonderful fun family times at your house. Glad you hand is doing nicely. Have fun in Asheville. We've been there several times and always had a nice visit. Hugs. :)
October 28, 2014 at 9:54 AM
Congratulations on all the happy goings-on in your family! Lucky is the family with "extensions" everyone loves or at least likes.
Hope your hand is tip-top soon, and that you have a wonderful time on your trip.
I looked up that recipe for the goulash and save it. I used to make it years ago, although it probably was a little simpler than this one. If the weather ever gets cool enough here, I am going to give this one a try.
October 28, 2014 at 10:13 AM
Sweet mother of diamonds! Your son should be a jewelry designer, that ring is fabulous! Congratulations to him, what a happy time! That cheese ball looks so yummy, I really thought it was a real warty pumpkin!
October 28, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Such sweet and joyous happenings in your world, Jane; I'm so thrilled for you and your family! Glad the hand is on the mend - keep being a good girl and you'll be able to bake up a storm just in time for Christmas!
xx
Poppy
P.S.: Those cookies are TOO cute!!
October 28, 2014 at 1:14 PM
I'm just like you and get very chatty when I'm nervous. I rattled the alphabet outloud while I got my epidural while in labor with my last child. LOL!!! (Very embarrasing, looking back.) Glad that your hand is getting better. Congrats on your son's engagement! Even better that you like his fiance. I loved the cute cookies at their party too.
October 28, 2014 at 3:46 PM
Hello Jane,
I'm having so much fun catching up with your blog today. Congrats and best wishes to your son on his engagement. Indeed this is a happy time to be celebrated. You had me at that cheese ball that looks like a pumpkin. Just added a couple of items to the shopping list for that one. Happy fall dear Jane!
xx
October 28, 2014 at 7:33 PM
Jane, I can't believe what's going on around your house. So much excitement. Congratulations to your son and his fiance. That is so wonderful. It is important that you like the new additions to your family. That little appitizer looks so pretty and sounds yummy..Glad your hand is doing better and have a very Happy Halloween..Judy
October 28, 2014 at 7:44 PM
You have such exciting and wonderful things happening (except for that hand, of course)! So glad you're feeling better, and congratulations on all your great news! xo
October 28, 2014 at 8:00 PM
Was this ever a fun one! Love the ring, the pumpkin cheese ball is ingenious, and those cookies!!!! How cute !!
Glad the infection is clearing up too and what a precious little baby!
October 29, 2014 at 6:51 AM
Jane, first i want to say I am glad you are doing better and the infection is under control. Surgery is not fun, that's for sure. Congratulations on your son's engagement! What a wonderful surprise!That is a gorgeous ring.
Have lots of fun on your trip! Hugs, Maria
October 29, 2014 at 8:49 AM
I've just spent the morning catching up on your journal and what a nice way to end with the engagement of your son…congratulations. Hopefully your hand is on the mend from the infection. Wishing you good times.
October 29, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Jane, what a wonderful ring with a new little one and a wedding on the horizon! You are so busy. Glad that your hand is beginning to heal.
Congrats to Deidre and Jeffery, what a beautiful ring and looks like they had a wonderful party - nothing big right?!!
Have a wonderful trip. We are off next week too. So crazy just to get ready to go!!
October 29, 2014 at 9:22 AM
Congratulations on the engagement!! How exciting! Those cookies look amazing!! So glad you're feeling better. Hate that you have another surgery to go through.
October 29, 2014 at 2:40 PM
Hi Janie! Congratulations to your son and his sweetie! Those little cookies are so cute and I wish them the very best. You poor little thing with your hand. Thanks for popping in to see me and I hope you'll heal very quickly.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
October 29, 2014 at 4:39 PM
Congrats to your son and future daughter in law!! The party is fabulous. Jane, thanks so much for stopping by and your pumpkin is adorable.
Cynthia
October 30, 2014 at 4:59 AM
1. i sure hope your infection heals up right as rain so you don't have to worry about it for your trip!
2. sorry about already scheduling the next surgery (bummer...)
3. CONGRATULATIONS on the engagement! sounds like you'll be gaining a wonderful daughter! LOVE those cookies!
4. what a nice way to propose - privately, at first, then the party later!
October 30, 2014 at 1:16 PM
I'm going to try your pumpkin appetizer for Thanksgiving. What is the appetizer on the tray with two tomato looking (salsa?) Almost looks like a roll up of some sort?
!2 pizzas....wow!
Have a great day,
Balisha
October 30, 2014 at 1:19 PM
I forgot....Congrats on all the new goings on in your family.
Balisha
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November 1, 2014 at 8:34 AM
Jane, Congrats to your son and future bride. The party looked like so much fun and the cookies were darling!! The ring is gorgeous, Lucky girl! Glad you hand is doing better! Take care and have a wonderful vacation!
Hugs,
Jody
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