A little of This, A Little of That

Mmmm...November is one of my favorite months because it starts to get really cold and without much to do inside, I start to get creative with my cooking. This first photo is one I took last week of a simple, yummy, healthy breakfast. Two poached eggs, fresh tomatos, Tillamook cheedar cheese, and organic seven grain bread. 

  Last week when I was grocery shopping I spotted some persimmons. I have never eaten them before, but heard they are tasty, so I bought a few and have been perusing the Internet looking for recipes to try them in. If you have one you love, feel free to share it!

 My goofy kids have been dreaming of summer apparently. Ella can't get enough of Nicholas's sunglasses and wants to wear them constantly. She also lets brother wear them too, albeit upside-down and not covering his eyes. At least she shared. 

 Last Friday evening, I met Jeff's sisters at Cinetopia to see the final installment of the Twilight series: Breaking Dawn Part 2. Usually I think these movies are so-so. There's nothing too special about them, but I like the opportunity to hang out with my sister-in-laws. I will say, however, that this movie was by far my favorite and the ending was very well done. I read the books awhile back, way before any of the movies were made and I kept wondering how the last movie would play out since the last book was so anti-climatic: (spoiler alert) there is tons of build-up to some amazing battle which never really happens. But the director did a much better job with the movie than the author of the books did and it leaves the audience feeling fully satisfied instead of yearning for more. 

 After the movie we stopped for a drink and to chat at this little beer pub in our town. I wasn't sure what beer to try, so Jami suggested I get a sampler. Most of the beers were amazing and the pear flavored one was my favorite. 

Uncle Brett was in town from Florida this weekend and the kids were super excited to see him as its been nearly a year since he was last home. He spent hours playing remote-control cars with Nicholas, and Nicholas was one happy kid!

 We had dinner at my folks' place this weekend and Ella really enjoys helping Gramme in the kitchen. She stands on a chair and helps with everything from tearing lettuce for the salad to cleaning up spills. 

 My mom is so patient with her and lets her participate as much as she wants. What a sweet Gramme she is!

 That's it for the Gustafsons for now. We are looking forward to Thanksgiving next Thursday! Gobble, gobble.