well, looky here... i have a hand!

while c.j. was gone a couple of things happened.

1.  ida found her hand.  just her left hand, always in a fist.  the little lady, while she is awake, gets that hand balled up in the air and just stares at it.  the other hand/arm in the meantime is doing nonstop wild circles.  it is very cute.

2.  i started sewing again.  i mentioned that fact a few posts ago, but i thought i would update you on the quilt i am making.  the top is done, the back is done and it is ready to be quilted!  the back is a large zigzag pattern and i pieced together a smaller strip that will run down the back. it is going to look pretty sweet when it is all done.  there is one square in the quilt of some cute red apples that stands out a bit from the rest.  i actually picked out that print to begin the quilt, so it is funny that it is kind of out of place.  i considered replacing it when i got the top finished, but decided to let it stay.  it is what it is.  i need help naming the quilt.  i figured that i would name it after that awkward square.  something about a red apple... let's hear some suggestions!

lastly, i made this tonight for supper.  i love it.  make this.  eat this. love it too.

crock pot taco soup

1 can pinto beans

1 can red kidney beans

1 can white kidney beans

1 can black beans

1 can corn

1 can diced green chilies

1 can diced tomatoes

2 cans chicken (costco/kirkland)  or  cook up some chicken breast (the costco chicken is easy and it really is good!)

1 package of ranch dressing dry mix

1 package of taco seasoning mix

dash of onion flakes

open every can (drain the chicken and beans).  dump into your crockpot.  stir, let cook for 4-6 hours on low.  OR you can also just throw it all together in a big pot and cook it on your stovetop.

whatever.

before you eat, throw on a scoop of sour cream, a wad of shredded cheese, bust out your chips and ENJOY!