So long September....On to October!

I LOVE Fall!  This has been a beautiful one and I am very hopefull that it will stay around as long as possible before the "W" word or the "S" word come around.  (Winter and Snow)  September is such a great month- It starts like summer and ends in fall- how can you loose!?  We enjoy the fall and all that comes with it.  The cool, crisp breeze, turning on the heaters for the first time in the house, cozy sweaters (I steal Kyles), the beautiful colors that the trees turn, and eating home made soups for dinner on a regular basis.  I am anticipating October and all that goes with it as well.  We get to celebrate birthdays and go to greenbluff and Halloween is right around the corner too.  Speaking of yummy soups, we had Taco Soup for dinner tonight and it was so good- you have to try this recipe!  It's incredibly easy and makes a ton of soup so it's great for leftovers, large dinners or to freeze for later.  Here's the recipe...

Ingredients:

2lbs hamburger (I like to use turkey burger to cut a few calories- still yummy)
1 large onion
28oz diced can tomatoes
16 oz can pinto beans
16 oz can black beans
16 oz can of kidney beans
14 oz can of corn
1envelope of ranch dressing mix
2 envelopes of taco seasoning
10 oz can of tomato & chiles

Brown burger and chopped onions together.  Add all other ingredients (don't drain any of the canned items)
Add water to desired thickness
Simmer 30-45 minutes
Serve with shredded cheese, totilla strips and sour cream- YUM!

 
~Now for a little brag session....

Parker is now 10 months old and had his 10 month well-check with our new pediatrician on Friday.  His appointment went great.  He is now 22 pounds and 30 inches long which puts him in the 75th percentile for both his height and weight.  He is more and more fun every day!  He is now pulling himself up on everything and crawling around like a pro.  Free standing and walking are soon to come I just know it and honestly, we arent doing much to encourage it yet- he's fast enough on the ground!!  He is eating "big people food" and wants nothing to do with babyfood anymore, drinks (chugs) out of his sippy cup all by himself, says "mama" and is working on "dada", waves hello to everyone, including strangers, "helps" with the dishes, has 4 1/2 teeth, fake laughs to get you to laugh, tries to give you raspberries (they may be kisses but it's hard to tell yet), claps his hands, loves balloons and all animals and has developed quite the little personality!  I can't believe my little baby is growing up so fast! 

I am still trying to do some catching up on my blog so here are a few more pictures from September..

                                                 

Have a FUN fall!!!