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Redwoods!

November 28, 2012
How was your Thanksgiving? We had a wonderful time with family in Reedsport, Oregon. Ate way too much and even had my first experience Black Friday shopping. We drove up and decided we would take highway 101 since I had never driven through the Redwoods. It was sooo beautiful! Here are a few pics on the way... Big Tree Stump Drive Through Tree...

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Recipe

Beef Chimichangas

November 13, 2012
Last night I made beef chimis for dinner. A Chimichanga ( isn't this a fun word to say) is basically a burrito filled with deliciousness that has been deep fried. Oh yeah! Beef Chimichanga For the filling: 1 pound of ground beef Chopped tomato Chopped onion Sliced black olives Minced garlic Cumin Salt & Pepper Shredded cheese Flour tortillas Cooking oil Brown your beef adding...

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Recipe

Stuffed Jalapenos

November 13, 2012
Stuffed Jalapenos are the perfect little snack, appetizer or side. They are oh so yummy and oh so addictive. Stuffed Jalapenos Jalapenos! As many as you would like to make. 1 whole jalapeno will make 2 little morsels of goodness. Cream cheese Bacon! 1 strip per jalapeno half Take each jalapeno and cut in half. Clean out the inside seeds and veins. It's...

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Birds of Paradise

November 06, 2012
Look at the pretty tropical arrangement Chris sent me just because.  Just one more reminder that we are not in Alaska anymore. ...

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What's the Same Color as a Pumpkin?

November 02, 2012
Penelope and I visited a pumpkin patch with friends a few days ago. I got some great photos of her enjoying the day. Later that evening we got together with friends and had the kiddos paint the pumpkins they picked at the patch. Having your little ones paint pumpkin creations is a great way to keep them busy while you do some pumpkin...

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