Our Trick or Treat 2008

Well,the kids had fun and I'm still recovering.;o)
Here is a quick little slideshow from last night.
My allergies are positively killing me today so I'm not up for writing much more.I hope everyone (those who celebrate)
has a HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Goober Haystacks!

I adore Paula Deen! I've been watching her since "Paulas Home Cooking" premiered on the Food Netwok.My middle daughter always watches her with me whenever she's on and it's become a sort of "bonding time" for us.We've whipped up so many of her recipes and I just love that time that she and I spend together.Well,when I saw this.......



I knew I had to get it for her for Christmas!This will actually be the 2nd cookbook I've gotten for her but I think she'll really love this one. I glanced through it a bit and found this yummy recipe.It would be fun to make with the kids or for a Halloween party.

Goober Haystacks~~~

Recipe c/o Paula Deen~

What you’ll need:

dry measuring cup
measuring spoons
medium glass bowl
large spoon
teaspoon
waxed paper
resealable plastic bags or plastic storage container with tight fitting lid
Ingredients:
1 cup butterscotch Morsels
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup chow mein noodles
Directions:
1. Put the butterscotch morsels and peanut butter into the mixing bowl. Microwave on high power for 1 minute, remove the
bowl, and stir. butterscotch morsels should melt as you stir, but if they don't, don't worry! Just put them back in the
microwave for 15 seconds more and stir again.
2. When the butterscotch is completely melted and smooth, stir in the peanuts and chow mein noodles. is will be stiff and you
may need an adult to help you . Use a teaspoon to scoop out a little of the mixture and mound it on to the waxed paper. These
should look like haystacks.
3. Let them stand at room temperature until they are set. is will take 45 minutes to an hour. Store in resealable plastic bags or
a plastic storage container with a tight fitting lid. *makes 20 to 24 small haystacks

Great giveaway!

"FARMCHICK" is having a super giveaway on her blog!
The candle sounds wonderful and her blog is so neat!
Go check it out~http://farmchickskitchen.blogspot.com/

Have you had your mammogram?

Sadly,I must admit that it's been several years since I've had one.It shames me to even say that and it really does weigh heavily on my heart to get one done soon.
I wish we would take care of ourselves more than we do but I know many women who do not get them regularly.I have breast cancer in my family so you'd think that I'd be more on top of it.I've seen a loved one endure the lumpectomies and radiation.
You think about it and swear you will make an appt but then the time just seems to get away from you.
We all MUST do this for ourselves and so we can be here for our families,our children and grandchildren.I want to be that 90 year old woman sitting on my porch holding my great grand-babies!

Fireside soup and a good movie

I don't remember where I got this recipe but I've had it a long time.
It's unusually warm around here this weekend but it still sounded sooo good to me today.The name is definitely fitting,this would be great to have on a chilly fall evening in front of the fire.

4 Cups 2% milk
1 can cream of chicken or potato soup (either will work fine)
1 Cup frozen has brown potatoes(cubes)
2 TBSP each of finely chopped celery and onion
1 TBSP butter
1/2 tsp each of sage and thyme
3/4 Cup shredded cheddar
1/4 cup sour cream
3 pieces crispy cooked bacon chopped
dash of salt and pepper

cook the celery and onion in butter till tender.
add all other ingredients and bring to a low boil then simmer for about 15 min.
Top with some sliced green onions and addtl cheese if you like.
So rich and good, just plain comfort food. Just what the Dr ordered for me today!

I also pulled out one of my fave movies to watch around this time of year.
It's a Hallmark movie (which are all so good)called "A Time to Remember".I guess it was on TV back in 2003 but I never saw it until I got the DVD at Target a couple years ago.
It's a very touching story and worth watching.


I was thinking of heading to the pumpkin patch this weekend but I like to go when there is a bit more "chill" in the air.lol It just seems more like fall when it's not 80 degrees outside.
The leaves are just starting to turn colors around here and it is just gorgeous.
I just love this time of year!

The kids are starting to eye the costumes that they want and here is a pic of my 3 youngest boys and the middle ones oh so lovely and charming zombie costume.(on sale at CVS it was normally 19.99 and I got it for 13.99 with the 25% off sale and coupon.(love that CVS card!)
You know I liked it better when they wanted be something cute like Pooh or Mickey Mouse.geesh.

My witchy welcome~

Well,here I am again after I've been slacking.
I finally put some Halloween-ish decorations outside this week.
Thought I'd post a pic of my front door wreath.I've had that thing for years and it's looking a little ragged but I still like it.I did add the witch hat to it this year.(found it at the $$ store!)Too cute!

October!

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Originally uploaded by aerodyneebay

Happy October!! I just can't believe it's here already.
I'm really excited for Halloween this year! We've never lived in a neighborhood like this where we could actually go trick-or-treating without having to travel all over town.
The kids are wanting to do up the house all haunted house-ish so this should be fun.

My oldest son will be going to his 1st High School Homecoming(yikes,with a GIRL!) this weekend!How did this happen??!!


I've been wanting some pumpkin pie for weeks and kept thinking I should wait at least till October so I think I'll make one this weekend if I have time.I just love this time of year!