Pumpkin Patch

Here we are at the pumpkin patch with Taylor, Elliott, Gordon and Patrick.

Two old bitties

Elliott kept saying "bapple?"

My three dads

So many pumpkins to choose from

Elliott liked this pumpkin

Then Elliott took a spill

Me and Elliott picking out pumpkins


Look mom I'm a clown!!

Elliott loves Chickens

So many cute goats

Elliott riding in my Radio Flyer (oh how I wanted one when I was a child!)

Bragger

Now you know I am not one to post about cooking cause really who the crap cares? Plus I suck at it, but I just had to brag about the soup I made just to say I cooked and you didn't (or at least that is what I like to tell myself.) Also I think my mom would be so proud...

Butternut Squash Soup




yyyyyyyyuuuuuuuuuuuummmmmmmm gooooooddd!

Even Elliott enjoyed it with some broccoli and cauliflower (glad he takes after his mom as a non-picky eater! Just in case you want to try it or pretend you will try it:
	6 cup(s) reduced-sodium non-chicken broth
	3 pound(s) butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1-inch cubes
	1 medium leek(s), cleaned and sliced (white and light green parts only)
	1 medium parsnip(s), peeled and cut into 1⁄2-inch slices
	1 medium apple(s), Granny Smith variety, peeled, cored, and chopped
	1/4 cup(s) fat-free half-and-half
	1 1/2 tsp curry powder
	1/2 tsp table salt
	2 Tbsp chives, fresh, chopped

Instructions

• Bring the broth to a boil over medium-high heat in a large saucepan. Add the squash, leek, parsnip, and apple; return to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the squash is soft enough to mash easily, about 25 minutes.
  
  
• Remove the pan from the heat; let the mixture cool for a few minutes. Transfer the mixture in batches to a food processor or blender and puree. Return the soup to the pan. Stir in the half-and-half, curry powder, and salt; return to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the chives. Yields 1 1/3 cups per serving.

Our visit to SLC

We had a blast during our recent visit to SLC. We where able to see a lot of our friends and family and meet some our friends new additions. I was able to see my new niece, Lilly for the second time... she is so chunky and cute! We got family pictures with the Williams and Brennan headed off to Texas to start a new chapter of his life. Elliott got to play with his cousin Desmond and I'm surprise how much they are starting to look alike ... give or take a few inches!

We stayed with Curtis and Sophia and Elliott got to try and keep up with Deacon.

Elliott loved playing in their curtains and Duck had a great time licking Elliott.

Mom and I spent some time finishing Elliotts Halloween Quilt. He loved it!

Grandma and Grandpa Leasure waving good bye!


Ian's Wedding was that weekend as well and we had a great time hanging out with old friends.


noodle-legs Mogan

Sophia ran up and at some of the bride and groom cake... rat!

Curtis, Taylor and Justin

Ian and Charity

Our table was packed with old friends

Taylor and Gary

Josh and Mico

Scott and Taylor

Lindsay, Nick Taylor and Ahsley

We also got to visit Gardner village and all the cool halloween displays:


me and Bailey with big and little hats

Grandma and Elliott at the pumpkin house

Katie and Cory had curits and my family over for dinner.

This is where I was introduced to Sophia's amazing red velvet oreo cookies!!!

All the kids in their Halloween Jammies

Ratty girls


Mike Williams came into town and we were able to have our kids meet for the first time.


It was a great trip and we miss everyone already.