I started getting really into cooking and baking. I know how Susie homemaker this sounds, but I found it super full-filling to make everything myself. I learned how to make my own bread, pasta, and other stuff from scratch. It was not only better tasting, but tons cheaper and what doesn't appeal more to a poor, newly married couple than saving a few dollars.
When the temperature cooled down (just a little.. this is still Vegas), I began decorating for one of my favorite holidays: Halloween. We decided that something fun we were going to try and make annual was a murder mystery party. After scoping out a few sites, we found the perfect themed party: the Deadwood Saloon.
Karsten made the bar by cutting a giant cord spindle he found for free on craigslist.
My masterpiece is the tumbleweed chandelier.. Martha taught me that one!
Shout out to all our friends and family who came and made this night a blast!
Halloween day was also eventful. We also had a dress up day at work and I came as one of the attorneys. My little nephews always love dressing up!
Thanksgiving was just as fun a creative. I cracked open my new Martha Stewart Baking book and learned how to make pie crust from scratch. There was one test dough that was immediately thrown out, but otherwise, it was easy, fun, and successful.
I borrowed my mom's leaf pie-cutters to make the crusts of my pumpkin pie and the top of my apple pie.
