Hello all... It was fun to see you. Sad that it's over though. So I just finished this book and some of you maybe have already read it but for those who haven't, you defiantly should. I absolutely loved it. At times there were hard parts to read ( you'll see why) but it was such a great book. I hope all of you are well and keep in touch! xoxo

Rach

Christmas is coming!

Christmas is coming, and I can't wait to get home and be in the snow. Although I don't like the cold... there is something about snow that makes it feel like home, like winter, like Christmas! I can hardly wait. I would love to see all of you when I come home. I talked to Danielle and she gets in the same night I do. If you'd like to get together, I'd love it! I know things get busy, and many days are booked up with family, but I'd love to see you. Hope you're enjoying this fabulous time of year! Love you all....

Les

So I have never posted and thought I would. I was talking to les last night about Halloween and told her that I would post some pictures of my fam and our years of movie themed Halloween...

Halloween 2009 Toy Story

Me- Bo peep, Adam- Woody, Eliza- the slinky dog, Lauren- Jesse, Kate- the aliens in the vending machine, Jake- Buzz Lightyear, Mary- The piggy bank

The Padres as Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head (the mrs is slightly lopsided...)

Jesse getting her cowgirl on

Halloween 2008 The Wizard of Oz

Adam- Scarecrow, Lauren- evil monkeys, Kate-Glenda the good witch, Mary-a munchkin, Eliza-the yellow brick road, Me-the wicked witch of the west, Jake-the tin man, Mama T-Dorothy, Papa T-the lion

The evil ones

Self explanatory

Follow the yellow brick road

I don't have any pictures of 2007 Snow white and the 7 dwarfs (get it). I'll try and find some and post those as well. Love you all! Happy weekend!

miss you!

Hey girls!  I just wanted to tell you that I miss and love you all....  Gosh I miss the good old days where would either lay by the pool, go on a golf cart ride, make some crafty craft, or whatever the heck we wanted.  I seriously feel so lucky to have you each in my life!  love you.  Can't believe it's already the middle of November!

xoxo

Rach

Taco Soup

This recipe was forwarded to me from a recipe exchange. I was hesitant to try it, considering how many different kinds of beans are in it. But, it turned out really good. It was quick and easy, my kind of dinner!

Taco Soup

OPEN and POUR UNDRAINED:

1. 1 can corn
2. 1 can pinto beans
3. 1 can stewed tomatoes
4. 1 can black beans
5. 1 can garbanzo beans
6. 1 can chili beans

Brown 1 or 2 pounds of lean ground turkey (I used the ground turkey, we couldn't tell a difference), or beef and ONE onion (I used half an onion). Add to the broth.

ADD one packet TACO SEASONING MIX to the broth (I used a spicy taco seasoning, it wasn't too spicy. It gave it a little bit of a kick).

Serve with sour cream, grated cheese and tortilla chips.

HAPPY 25 Melissa!

Miss,

Happy, happy birthday! Enjoy your day!