WELCOME FALL

The air has turned crisper, the school bus is a twice a day sight, the sun goes to bed earlier, I'm wanting to curl up on the couch each night (who am I kidding - all day too) with a good book a cup of coffee . . . it must be fall . . .

This year, we have welcomed in fall with a few bits of decorating . . .



A new purse for momma (a $5 thrift store find . . . I LOVE LABELS - in Bellingham - worth the drive!!)

A huge crockpot full of our favorite fall soup and a crusty loaf of bread (homemade by Winco this morning) . .

SQUASHED SOUP

(can be made on the stove or in a crock pot - I prefer the later as the house smells heavenly)

4 Tbl butter

2 small minced onion

6 cups cubed butternut squash

1/2 quarts chicken stock

3 cups cubed potatoes (I leave the skins on and no one will notice!!)

2 teas paprika

After crock potting for the whole day or simmering 35-40 min on the stove, carefully blend the hot mix

To finish, stir in a cup of whipping cream and salt and pepper to taste

YUMMY!!



And my fabulous photographer friend is even offering a fall photo special . . .

Check out her website . . . www.myfocalpointphotos.com and you will see just how amazing she is! She is incredible at catching the real spirit of the family . . . no cheesy shots here! She did our family photos this year before spring and I treasure everyone . . . with the colors changing on the trees, Christmas cards coming up, and a sweet family - you really should check her out!!

All this to say, WELCOME FALL - we are glad you're here . . .