Leaf us in the leaves Please!

WOW who knew how much fun leaves are! well mommy did!  what a fun time Joshy and I had playing in them. the pile was as tall as we are.  We also got to see daddy run equipment across the road from us. He has such a fun job. We offered to help but he said no thanks! so we jumped in the leaves some more. Joshy ate most of them.  Mommy has been in a soup making kick as this weather has turned a little colder. But it's still nice out side.  We don't mind at all.  Hannah enjoys dressing up in beautiful princess dresses.  She tried to put one on Joshy and He did not appreciate it at all!  and as requested Mommy will put the recipes of the soups For all to enjoy :) as she sure does ( and so do we)

Golden Cheddar Cheese soup. 

1 cup chopped onions

2 tbsp oil 

2-4 thinly sliced potatoes

1-2 carrots

1/2 tsp pepper ( or to taste )

a pinch of turmeric

2 cups of water or stock

1 cup buttermilk or milk

 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese 

Saute Onions- in pot add all but milk & Cheese

Simmer for 20 minuets stir in milk and cheese puree in blender and re- heat

never to young to start!

a beauty among the leaves 

it's raining leaves Hallelujah! 

they all look so good!

no it's not a tree it's a princess!

Our little movie star!

Joshua is not as impressed with dress up.

I wear sunglasses at night!

YUMMY YUMMY SOUP!

375' 15-20 minuets 

Corn scones  with the cheddar soup YUMMY!

1/4 cup soft butter or margarine

1/2 cup milk

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 1/2 cups white flour

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder.

and today's yummy soup

Chop onion- saute

3 cups potatoes

2 cups water- add chicken broth cubes

salt and pepper

add veggies.

I added frozen corn, carrots peas. threw some of it into the blender. then added cheese and bits of ham. It was great. I then also made a sweet potato bread loaf

1/2 cup margarine or butter

1/4 white sugar

1/4 packed brown suguar

Cream in large bowl

2 eggs- beat in one at a time

1 cup sweet potato mashed { if you want to cook it quick poke lots of holes in it, wrap in a dish towel you don't love and microwave 10 minuets}

1/4 tea or table spoon molasses (angie can you remind me)

in another bowl

2 cups flour 

1/2 tsp baking powder 

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp all spice

3/4 tsp cinnamon

1/2 tsp nutmeg

BLEND ALL together

mix into potato mixture just enough to moisten dry ingredients,

Bake at 350' for 40 minuets 

Happy Thanksgiving!

Well so much to be thankful for, our beautiful family! The beautiful weather. Nap times, Bed time, and sweet smelling Children ( Mommy put those three in although we don't agree with the first two!)  Well we have had three wonderful dinners. One up in Devon with our Auntie Sylvia and Uncle Christopher, Auntie Stephanie and Uncle Jonathan and our favorite Amelia!  We sure missed those who were not present! But see you all at Christmas :) (Uncle Trevor and Auntie Angie and Benjamin and Alexander we wouldn't mind seeing you as well)

yes He IS!!

Tummy TIME!

birthday  kisses!!!!!

OLD uncle Jonathan!

lots o' babies!

story time with Oma!

beautiful weather beautiful girls!

Then the next weekend after that we had dinner with Daddy's family! Kevin and Nicole and Kaleina, ( don't worry Joshy isn't really scared of you!) Joesph and Kristine and Baby Britta :) and our favorite Great Aunt Alice who we just love so much.  THEN (oh no we are not done yet!) Monday we had Jason and Diane and Austin and Parker also two new(ish) friends Emily and Jen over as well as Auntie Vava, Grandma and Grandpa for supper, which mommy was hoping to make a big beautiful ham dinner and well we had a BIG BEAUTIFUL ham dinner but mommy only ended up making the potatoes ( which were fabulous!!!) but Auntie Di, and Grandma brought all the yummy other foods including pies and LOTS of whipped cream!  well now that we have you all hungry again. We are going to say bye and go eat uh.... lunch :) at 10:30am hey it's lunch in Ontario and we love our Ontario roots :)  Here are some pictures of the weekend(s) Love you all can't wait to see you :) or talk on the phone. Nana it was great skyping you :) (there this conversation is free)

MMMM! Mommy you make good soup!

the winnie the Pooh Fan club, both of them wearing pooh Jammies. 

came out looking for Hannah, found this!

Tea for you, Tea for me!

all the distinguished guests

Even Joshy was invited.

and Daddy!

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Our yummy yummy soup

Mommy believes in Child labor.

the tree has moved up!

Well it was a little chilly this week, so mommy had the craving for some golden cheddar cheese soup, and corn scones, and YUMMMMMMY! it was so good.  The funny thing is Auntie Angie, Uncle Trevor and Benjamin all the way in Toronto, had the same thing the same night :) today Mommy is going to bake some Banana muffins! She had to call Auntie Angie again for the recipe and GUESS WHAT! They had fresh banana muffins TOO! Mommy says it's good to have sisters who you have such a connection with.   Anyways Joshua is on the move, he gets into everything.  Mommy has a "umbrella Tree" that has had to move up in the world because Joshy keeps eating the leaves, which Mommy does not think it can be too healthy. He has had his hand stuck in the VCR twice this week now.. Also he has climbed the dishwasher, and the art desk.  Mommy is glad that he still likes his bouncer, as it keeps him in one spot for a little while to clean up his path of destruction.  (he keeps mommy moving!) Also we had a tea party this week. Daddy even made an appearance it was great. Daddy is back to work in the big equipment.  I guess big equipment but out of the field.   He says it is like going back to school after summer holidays.   As for us kids we like school (or so we think)! Mommy has returned to school too, she is taking an art class. And loves it. She says we are her inspiration for many things. but four hours a week to not have to chase after us is OK. :)   We had a friend come over for a sudo-sleep over. She went to sleep here, but her mommy and daddy took her home after the show :)  it was great fun.  Well have to go I think I smell muffins :)

Fall is in the air!

the trees change over night, 

nothing as cute as a girl with her horse!

well make that a girl and boy with their horses!

let me show you the world!

Josh, you DON'T eat the ROCKS!

Well you would never know it but fall is upon us! Mommy says we better enjoy this weather (it's +26) for it won't last long.  Daddy is still in the combine, chug chug chugging along.  Mommy has started taking an art class so Wednesdays and Thursdays We go play with friends of ours.  Today how ever to celebrate this fall season Mommy took us for a walk to see all the pretty colors.  She says there is no place like Ontario in the fall, but Rosebud is a close second. It may not be known for it's many different colors of trees, but if you look closely you will find many colors of the season.  So let us show you and put pictures up here. it was a fun day for sure!

Saturday is the best day!

This week Hannah ended her swim lessons, she did fantastic she can blow bubbles with her  mouth with the best of them.  Also Daddy finished combining the wheat, PRAISE THE LORD!

Mommy's favorite row of trees at sun set

stormy contrast of sky and land!

beautiful reminder of promises!

no matter how we may deny it, fall is upon us.

the stormy road ahead.. just kidding, but there was a wind storm and a little rain.

wind turbines on the way home. trying to get a good shot.

some of our beautiful family, those not there were truly missed!

Nanna and her favorite Hannah and Joshua.

Hannah in the foxtail

Beautiful Amelia. 

So on Saturday we went to Red Deer to see Nanna, and Auntie Stephanie, Amelia, and Auntie Sylvia. We ate at Glenn's and the waitresses loved US! especially Amelia's hat.  Joshy was soo cute too, and Hannah tickled and laughed and wanted to go back as soon as it was time to go home. We went for a walk around a lovely memorial tree "park" it was somber to see some dates of the loves lost, but there were many with a birth date of 1838 and hopefully a well lived life.  We ran and saw geese, and sea gulls. Then Auntie Stephanie said it was going to rain so "lets go" and mommy said it wouldn't.. mommy owes Auntie Steph a Slurpee now.  Nanna is on her way to a new adventure and our love and prayers go with her. Mommy is not liking how far away her family seems but knows its only for a short time. And has us to hug and love and be happy with :) and we are happy about that.  Well that's all this week. good night. here are some pictures that mommy think "rock!"