Dear Bekah,
I’m so sorry we didn’t get to have our Wednesday today. Thanksgiving preparation kind of took over, especially since my crazy family likes to eat BEFORE the Dallas game, so we have to be ready for people at 11 am. I don’t actually have any complaints about this usually, but it did mean that instead of calling you I was making pie and dreaming of calling you. So instead I decided to write you a letter, complete with pictures!
For the Perkins/Paulus/Conrad Thanksgiving feast tomorrow I made one pumpkin pie:
And one brown sugar apple pecan pie:
I have never made this one before, and I’m a little concerned about how it will turn out. I used organic brown sugar and it smelled very molasses-y. (I actually can’t stand molasses) But, my mom is very excited, and I had fun making it look pretty. For the first time I used one of my Christmas presents from last year:
I was worried it would be a ridiculous amount of fuss, but it wasn’t bad at all, and I do love the way the leaves look. I don’t think the crust is quite the flaky bit of heavenly perfection it was when we made our together, but it will do.
Here is the rolling pin I was talking about, so smooth and pretty!
As much as I am delighted to be home and jumping straight into Holiday madness, I am also kind of missing you and the little love bird like crazy. But I’m so glad for the awesome visit we got to have! Really, it could not have been more perfect. I have added this little token to the vision board in my room:
Speaking of my room, I have decided to give you a virtual tour of the adjustments I have made to my little “Apartment.” So, when you first walk in the door you see my little sitting area, with couch, chair and makeshift coffee tables. The bed in the corner is usually a little less obtrusive, but it’s currently piled high with things Grandpa Albert decided to drop off with his usual spontaneity and secrecy.
Next to the sitting area is the office:
Continuing the panorama, this side of the room is the sleeping/dressing area. The closet now has a lovely curtain covering it, which really makes the whole room look so much more finished. I like it lots.
Finally, a brief view of the improvements made to the bathroom. The wallpaper has been stripped, and I painted it a lovely shade, and added the picture Val gave me for Christmas years and years ago, and then my Mom framed for my birthday more recently. Ta da!
So now it is almost as if you have visited me, too! I mean, obviously not as good, but we do what we can. Love from everyone in my house to everyone in yours. Miss you so bad, can’t wait to talk to you tomorrow!!!
Love,
Nique
