Clara's Recital + Scouting Event + XaFriendsgiving

I was in full fall mode watching 'When Harry Met Sally" in my turkey leg slippers the other night.

Dana and I went out to eat at Granite City on Friday night and I think I found my signature cocktail for Christmas. It's called Snow on the Beach and it was so pretty and tasted really good!

Saturday morning Clara had her piano recital and did a great job! Thank you to sister Brynn and the grandparents for coming.

After lunch with everyone (family, not the other piano students), she was off to the next thing which was a Scouting event at NDSU. She had to miss the morning session because of the recital, but in the afternoon they made a tool box. It turned out great.

That night we had the XaBeat (the exercise dance class I go to) crew with spouses over for a little XaFriendsgiving. It was super fun.

Dana mixing up old fashioneds.

There was no shortage of food - it was an amazing spread. Dana smoked a couple turkey breasts that turned out really well and the stuffing sausage bites I made will be making an appearance again at 'real' Thanksgiving next Thursday.

Comments

theweckerlys said…

Wow that Christmas drink looks great; I think I need to make a trip to Granite City! I have been waiting for video of Clara's recital! She is sounding great. XaFriendsgiving looks like a blast and lots of delicious food. I will be looking forward to trying one of the stuffing sausage bites.

November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM

theweckerlys said…

Ahhh my comment actually published!

November 24, 2025 at 2:42 PM

Amanda Lamm said…

Oh fer cute! So much fun being had!

November 24, 2025 at 7:19 PM

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