Yummy, Yummy Soup

I don't have any pictures, but this is one of the best soups I have ever eaten! This recipe can very easily be halved! Enjoy!!

Spicy Cheeseburger Soup

3 c. water
4-5 lg. potaotoes, cubed (can peel or leave on)
4 sm. grated carrots
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1-2 jalapenos (optional)
2 T. beef base
2 lb. hamburger
1 lg. onion, chopped

Brown hamburger and onion. Drain. Add all other ingredients and cook until potatoes are tender. Put 5 c. milk and 6 T. flour in a microwaveable bowl and heat until slightly think. (I just heated it, it wasn't thick!) Add to soup mixture. Add 2 c. cheddar cheese (shredded) and cayenne pepper to taste (optional) Heat through, I let it simmer for about 1 hour.
Serve with cooked, crumbled bacon and more cheese!

It could be a long afternoon

At least they're all clean, but I HATE folding and putting away clothes!! Plus there are still 2 more loads to come!!

13 Weeks

Yesterday was our first actual prenatal appointment. It, of course, included all the fun blood work and initial exams. We got to hear the baby's heart beat right away. Right at 160 beats per minute. When Dr. Hines went to measure, she thought I was feeling smaller than 13 weeks, so she called for an ultrasound. That was a nice unexpected surprise. Baby measured right on track, so that was great to hear.

One thing I don't have of my other two pregnancies, are pictures of me all through the pregnancy. So, my goal is to take one before each appointment. Maybe then I'll be able to see a change from start to finish.

The kids are already figuring out what their jobs will be. Rylie wants to change the baby's diapers and Walker wants to take care of the baby. As long as they want to help, they are more than welcome! They're also fighting over who's room the baby will sleep in and who gets to feed it in the middle of the night. I don't think that will last long though!!

Wordless Wednesday

Birthday Gone By

For various reasons, Walker's birthday pictures never got posted on here! I picked a few of my favorites! It was a cool evening for September, but family and friends made it a very enjoyable evening. It's hard to believe that Walker is already 4. He has changed so much in the past year. We love watching him mature and learn and love that he is all boy!! He definitely brings joy to our lives! We love you Walker Man!!

Wordless Wednesday

Home Sweet Home

We had a wonderful weekend. So wonderful, that I forgot to take my camera with me whenever we did something fun!! The memories we made will stay with us though, I'm sure! Our trip to Hwy 20 was interesting to say the least. We ramped some drifts and ruined our license plate, but God kept us safe and we made it without incident.
Friday was spent mostly in the car and checking out a few things up North! By late afternoon, we were in our hotel. Thumper Pond Resort is a beautiful place. We spent the whole weekend in the pool, in the restaurants and hitting up some of our favorite places. This was the first time we have taken the kids with us, so it was fun to show them places that we love! We came home Sunday afternoon and were all glad to be back in our own beds.

We're off...

As of 3 o'clock this morning, we're headed north for the weekend!! A weekend of fun, food, swimming, an all around great time of family togetherness! I promise new posts and new pictures when we return. The road conditions may be interesting, but we're going to take our time! We figure the further north we go, the better they'll be!!

See you all when we get back!

ETA: The alarm was supposed to go off at 2 so we could get up an ready. The kids were up at 1:50 ready to go. Oh Boy, they are excited!

52 things about me...

1. Do you like blue cheese dressing? No way

2. Favorite County group? I love Brooks and Dunn! Classic but trendy

3. Do you own a gun? not other than a pellet gun

4. What's your favorite drink at Starbucks or other specialty coffee shop? I'm not much of a coffee drinker, so I usually end up with an Italian Cream Soda

5. What do you think of hot dogs? I LOVE hot dogs

6. Favorite Christmas movie? Polar Express

7. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Hansen's Dairy Whole milk

8. Can you do push ups? yes

9. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? my wedding ring

10. Favorite hobbies? read

11. Do you have A.D.D.? I think I may!!!

12. What's one trait that you hate about yourself? Putting on the happy face for everyone

13. Middle name? Rae

14. Name 3 thoughts at this exact moment?
(1) I need to go wake up Matt
(2) My water glass is empty
(3) I need more peanut butter

15. 3 drinks I drink most often? Water, Milk, Caffeine Free Mountain Dew

16. Current worry right now? the year ahead

17. Current hate(s) right now? can't think of any

18. Favorite place to be? Home with my family

19. How did you ring in the New Year? At home with Joe and Janell and their boys

20. Like to Travel? I love to travel, just wish we could do more of it

21. Name three people who will complete this? good question

22. Do you own slippers? I LOVE my slippers!!

23. What color shirt are you wearing? Gray

24. Could you ever make it 39 days on the show Survivor? I think I could

25. What songs do you sing in the shower? I don't normally sing out loud in the shower!

26. Favorite girl names? Not spilling it just yet!

27. Favorite boy names? Same as above!

28. What's in your pocket right now? no pockets

29. Last thing that made you laugh? Walker's laughing upstairs

30. Worst injury you've ever had? Ankle sprain

31. Do you love where you live? I do but may be ready for a change!

32. How many TV's do you have in your house? 2

33. Who is your loudest friend? I can't really think of one!

34. Does someone have a crush on you? My hubby does!!

35. What is your favorite candy? anything fruity

36. Favorite Sports Team? Cyclones

37. What were you doing 12 AM last night? sleeping

38. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up today? How can something so small take up so much room? Walker is a bed hog!!!

39. What is your favorite Holiday? Christmas

40. What are your plans for tomorrow? back to work

41. Real Christmas tree or artificial? Artificial

42. Your greatest fear? something happening to my family

43. Favorite TV show(s)? Chopped, True Blood, Iron Chef America, Two and a Half Men

44. Biggest Pet Peeve? bad grammar

45. Do you snore? nope, Matt snores enough for the both of us

46. Do you like scary movies? no

47. Do you have a pet? yep, two cats, Cole and Crosley

48. Favorite artist? don't have one

49. Favorite cereal? Frosted Flakes

50. Last movie seen in the theater? Sherlock Holmes last weekend

51. What are you most looking forward to in 2010? too many to count!!!

52. What is your New Year's Resolution? to make it all worth while!