Today I tried something completely new — and it turned out amazing! I made a chicken thighs and pumpkin dish in the crockpot, and oh my goodness, it was delicious! I served it over rice with a side of steamed broccoli. To make it even more festive, I used my new pumpkin casserole dish! I used to use a smaller ramekin every fall, but this one is bigger and just perfect. There’s something special about enjoying a cozy meal out of a pretty dish — it makes everything taste even better!
The rest of the day was spent working on ornaments to fill orders and, of course, reading. I logged 285 minutes today for my reading challenge! I probably could have squeezed in more, but between laundry and ornament-making, time got away from me. Still, I’m pretty proud of that number! 📚✨
Now Bella and I are winding down and getting ready for Sunday Night Football! 🏈 Our Bills are the only team in the NFL with no games lost so far — how exciting is that?! I’m determined to stay awake for the entire game this time! I’ve been drinking Dr. Pepper and iced coffee all day, and Bella and I even squeezed in a power nap this afternoon. Fingers crossed that’s enough to get us through! ❤️💙
The Adventures of Julie and Bella 2025 
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