Hello Out There...

I was reminded today that I had not updated my blog in a very long time! I think I will return to blogging as a way of relieving stress! Looking at some of the other blogs is an inspiration to do so.

Ready for Spring....

I am soooo ready to spring. Though I love to wake up to freshly fallen snow, I can't help but yearn for fresh buds on the trees, for a glimpse of my tulip tips waking up from the winter. Yea, I'm missing spring.

Spring break is just around the corner, and we are trying to figure out what to do this year. On the list this year are Florida, San Diego, or Mexico. Right now we are leaning toward San Diego. Found a nice deal that included airfare, car, and hotel at Coronado Island. Sounds like a winner to me. If you haven't been there, it's one of my favorite places to visit. The area is just beautiful, with lots of activities for the family.

If you can think of other family friendly trips, please leave me a comment. I am really open to anything right now....

Mexican Chicken Soup...

Of course there is nothing better for a cold than a nice big bowl of chicken soup! My favorite kind of chicken soup is the "Mexican" version called "Caldo de Pollo" - it is so easy to make and taste so so yummy! I've been home with the flu, and finally got myself out of bed and decided that chicken soup was just what I needed. So I ventured out to the grocery store and picked up what I needed. I also made a pot of Mexican rice to go with the soup. My kids love this!

Recipe:
5 chicken drumsticks
5 chicken thighs
2 stalks celery
2 carrots sliced
1 cilantro bunch chopped
1 zucchini sliced
1 small onion sliced
2 potatoes cut into chunks with skin
1/2 head of cabbage cut into bite sized
2 corn on the cob, cut into 2 inch pieces
salt
pepper

Serve with warm corn torillas and garnish with a slice of lime.

Images of Fall....

Ahhh Fall is my favorite time of the year, when the leaves change color, and the air is crisp. It's a time for harvest, pumkins, apples and cider, acorn, squash....makes me want to be in the kitchen cooking up chicken pot pies, and baking pumpkin pie. It is also my favorite time for going on long walks early in the morning when all is still. I captured some images for you from my morning walk today. I loved smelling the crisp air, and the sound of the leaves as I tracked over them....Welcome Fall!!!

I'm Back...

Hey all.....I'm BACK - went offline for a while - lots goin on in my life and well I really couldn't keep up with it all. But, my favorite time of the year is here - I LOVE Fall. I'll be workin on getting my blog back up and running. Miss ya'll!

Amazing Video - Declan Galbraith

A friend of mine forwarded this video to me. WOW - you have got to watch this!

The Champs!

My boys won their championship and came in 1st place for the season! They were SO happy and mamma is so proud!