[ "Forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." ]

More from our play time outside during this amazing weather!!!



Madeline:



Kenzie-Lynn:



Cortland:
(Yes, this was the day he woke up with the CRAZY HAIR... and yes he has his boots on backward... and YES... I know that basically he looks like an orphan!)











His hair CRACKS me up!





And more of the house...





Our Christmas card tree:




I found these at Hallmark the other day! Little notes to put in my kids lunch bags or back packs! Can't wait!





I love the way kids wrap gifts! Tape... tape... and more tape!





Counting down the days...



Every morning C asks, "Mama... what's the date?" So he can move the candy cane!





Also I found a recipe for the most YUMMY Chicken Noodle Soup.
We always eat it up... I realize that it's a good recipe... and then have nothing to take a photo of!
Thought I'd share:

SAVORY CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

2 carrots, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 onions, chopped
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
14-1/2 oz. can chicken broth
2 c. water
1 can Cream of Chicken soup
1/4 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1/2 t. dried parsley
1/2 t. dried basil
1 c. egg noodles, cook according to package directions

Place all veggies in crock pot. Add chicken.
Pour in broth, water and soup. Sprinkle seasonings on top.
Cover. Cook on low 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
Add cooked noodles at the end and serve!