Is it actually Novemeber in Iowa?

It's feeling like a BEAUTIFUL early summer day here in Iowa. 70's in November..... IT'S GREAT!!!!! So we have been spending lots of time outside. I did take a little time to stroll some aisles today and look for some Christmas items. Seems that working on that advent calendar has got my Christmas spirit flowing ;) Honestly, it doesn't take much for that to happen. I left the store with bunches of decorations and only one present. I'm still waiting to find the best deal that I possibly can. So I will give you a couple of clues with what the first Christmas present I bought was..... It's "easy" and it "bakes". Did you guess an Easy Bake Oven?!? I had one as a little girl and can't wait to play with it..... I mean, watch my daughter play with it. There was recently a contest where they made up recipes to make in the easy bake oven. I think I will also have to find those recipes and maybe give E her own little recipe box.

Well, I will leave you with some inspiring and gorgeous photos that celebrate autumn and Thanksgiving.  Hope you guys are feeling as thankful and blessed as I am.  Have a GREAT week!!!