Hello! Happy November, my friends. I love November. It is the time to settle in, plan, get cozy, and rest in the promise of the upcoming excitement and joy of the holidays, followed by the stillness and rest of winter.
Before we turned the page into November, we ended October with celebrations. First, on Saturday, Halloween! And then, Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) last night. Flynn dressed as the main character from her favorite movie to date... Project Hail Mary, big sister Madison dressed as a fashionable witch to go with her.
I stayed home with the pups to prepare our Halloween dinner.
We enjoyed Cheese Broccoli Soup, Ham and Swiss, and Turkey and American Cheese Croissant Sandwiches, and an Apple Pecan Salad.
And a chocolate ganache tart for dessert. We played some games, visited, and remembered Halloween Past as well.
Halloween 2003
( Flynn was waiting patiently up in Heaven. )
Last night, Madison and Nicolas hosted a lovely celebration for the Day of the Dead, where we remembered our loved ones who have passed.
It was a wonderful evening spent together, remembering our loved ones.
And now, we embrace all that November brings as we slow down and settle in.
Thanks for visiting, my friends.
Billie Jo
Lovely times, you are blessed. I am going to try hard to be grateful this month and it is going to be difficult!
ReplyDeleteHappy November! Looks like you had a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteHi Billie Jo, sounds like you had a wonderful time with your family! The food looks absolutely amazing. The chocolate and raspberry tart didn't only look tasty but was so nice presented. Very fancy. :). The apple broccoli salad was also very appetizing. I love November as well. I am looking forward to nestling in and being cozy myself. The cooler weather just brings me back to life. Have a lovely afternoon! :)
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy reading and seeing your family's holiday traditions, Billie Jo. I love the graphic at the end. So fitting and true! Happy November!
ReplyDeleteHappy November to you too, Billie Jo! What a lovely way to close out October — the Halloween dinner sounds delicious, especially that cheese broccoli soup and the chocolate ganache tart. I love how you honor loved ones at this time of year. Here's to settling in and getting cozy!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's November! What the heck?!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a lovely weekend.
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty happy its November, too. I think its time I slowed down a bit and just enjoyed the changing seasons - summer wore me out!
ReplyDeleteLove this so much my Friend - and agree what November is all about. I love Flynn's costume and I LOVED that movie too! Both dinners looked so cozy and inviting and I love how folks treasure your family time. I hope you have a very cozy week ahead. 🍁🧡
ReplyDeleteI know I've said it before, but you really are the queen of design and entertaining. I love your tiny lamps, and the Halloween candle. Madison's wine-colored flowers are gorgeous!! Flynn and Madison really do look lovely! Such a stylish witch, and I love the red pouffy pants! You had the most stylish Halloween!
ReplyDeleteThe chocolate tart looks soooo good!! Yummy. The photos are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteHappy November! I have to stop reading your blog around dinner time, always makes me hungry seeing the delicious looking food. Great costume from a great book/movie. Hope you have a great first week of this new month.
ReplyDeleteHi Billie Jo! Happy November to you! I love the cozy fall months. I love that throw back picture of your littles in 2003. Where does the time go? I also love your Dia de los Muertos table in your home with pictures of loved ones passed on to Heaven. I think it is so important to remember and celebrate the lives that made us who we are. Have a good week and a good month, my friend! See you again soon!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all your photos of good times and good food. It is almost fall here and I am ready for it.
ReplyDeleteHappy November! I went shopping and in the fruit and vegetable shop they gave me broccoli quite a lot not to waste them so you gave me an idea to make soup.
ReplyDeleteWe also had All Saints’ Day and day of the dead.
What a delicious Halloween feast! The trees are almost bare here now, and I find November to be a bleak month, before the brightness and sparkle of December arrives. I will join you in embracing the slower days. Xx
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