TGIF

Since school started (check previous post today for an update) I have enjoyed my Fridays more than I ever have before in my entire life. To me, fridays=freedom! I am also excited that it is finally fall a time for..

1. family gaming...boys will be boys

and girls...will be girls.

2. Crafts, hot chocolate, cuddling, football,

3. baking pies, breads and making soups...and Carson thinks it is a time for candy!
Do you spy the M&M that he had to beg (say please for ?)

My contribution to you today is a soup recipe. Keep in mind that it tastes much better than it looks. I only preface it that way because the first time that it was offered to me, I did not try it. It is now my favorite!

Hacienda soup

6 chicken breasts or 2 cans of chicken (If you use whole chicken breast, cook with bullion to make a chicken stock and use 3 c. of broth) If you use the canned chicken, use a can of pre-made chicken stock)
1 family sized (26 oz) Cream of Chicken Soup
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
1 can of corn
8 oz. diced green chillies
1 c. salsa
1tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
sliced black olives
Serve with grated cheese and cilantro (not pictured)

Let Freedom Ring

To some Independence Day is just another holiday, an excuse for a three day weekend filled with fireworks barbeque's, carnivals, picnics, and parades. It is important to remember why we celebrate the fourth of July. We are celebrating our independence and freedom that until the passing of The Deceleration of Independence was not available to us. Many have given their lives so that we can enjoy religious and other freedoms.
I am proud to be an American!

Happy 4th!