Obama Halloween Shirt

I was looking for some new Halloween ideas. those who know me well, know I do this every year! no wonder I've lost so many computer to viruses, looking for so many holiday ideas takes you all over the web.
but I came across this shirt when looking for home-made costume ideas. funny eh?
it made me think of my dad.
DAD - this post is for YOU! love you!

Soup of the Day - Nikki’s Chicken Noodle Soup

NEED:
 3 large Chicken Brests, cooked, chopped and shredded
 Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1 large bag of Egg Noodles
 1lb bag of carrots, skinned and chopped
 3 Celery sticks, chopped
 2 Onions chopped
 3 Garlic Cloves
 8 cups Chicken Broth
 Salt and Pepper to taste
 FRESH Parsley chopped
 FRESH Thyme chopped

MAKE:
• Cook chicken it haven’t done so. 35 min @ 400 degrees
• Cook pasta as directed on package. Set aside when done put in the soup pot.
• In a large soup pot add all 8 cups of chicken broth set on low heat.
• Chop all veggies (carrots, celery, onion, garlic) and set aside.
• In a large skillet heat up 2 tablespoons of E.V.O.O. until warm.
• Add all veggies and sauté until soft and lightly cooked.
• Add chicken, pasta, and veggies.
• Season to taste with the salt and pepper parsley and thyme

Our Nature Walk thru FALL

I love to go on nature walks up here with the kids. I LOVE trees and leaves, I cant get enough of them. But just check out some of the beautiful colors these leaves are changing into. It’s fall, the cusp of winter and as the leaves die off, they give one last hurrah as they change into their brilliant shades of red and yellow. I guess even leaves know how to go out with their boots on. –ENJOY!

when we found some large stumps to sit on, we stopped for lunch. And NO Andrew was NOT in the stroller the whole time. He was asleep when we got here, so I put him in the stroller so he could keep sleeping while we walked. When he woke up we stopped for lunch and then he got to get out and run around. It was so easy to take pictures after THAT, but hey - it's what you gotta do right?

once we were all done with our food, it's BACK to the trail! How are ya liking it so far? I think some of these are very beautiful!

We stopped at the park at the end of the day. the kids always love that!