UFP????

How many unfinished projects do you have??

Here are 2 that I have started and haven't finished. The one Carson is holding is my first quilt... to start anyway... and the one on my studio backdrop/ design wall is one I started about a month ago.. just something I thought up, trying to use the charms and fat quarters I have.. not sure I like it yet.. any ideas?!?

I have a bazillion more projects I want to do, and several I have fabric and patterns for... and then there are all the other projects, like a jumper for Aubrey, a shirt for Carson...baby blankets, doll quilts...xmas gifts... and more...that is when I get overwhelmed and just sew on whatever I can get my hands on!

bear tracks on the porch a week or so ago...

Sometimes I have a hard time doing dishes....when this is my view, I just want to get out in it!

looking out the window over the sink....

what do you look at as you do your dishes?

family photo

We got a quick family photo done yesterday before meeting. It was hard to get Aubrey to smile since there wasn't ayone behind the camera.. OH well!

We are really looking forward to our special meeting company coming on Wed. Then on Thurs we have a gospel meeting. Friday night is a potluck.. and Sunday is special meeting! Then Monday we leave on the ferry to head south for about 3 weeks. we'll be at my folks for 2 wks then to Danny's folks for a week.

Winter Squash Chowder

I wait all year for the pumpkins to come out so I can make this recipe!!! The hardest part is peeling and chopping the raw squashes....but it is so worth it! And best of all If you are counting calories or points... it is 187 Cal for 1/6th of the recipe... about 5pts. I have omitted the sage and parsley and added cinnamon and nutmeg to taste... I also add canned or rotisserie chicken...which would add points. I also usually end up with more than a cup of each squash.. so also add about a can of water after the chicken broth. It makes plenty and is great left over!!!

Winter Squash Chowder

2 slices bacon
1 cup leek, sliced
1 cup red potatoes cubed
1 cup acorn squash, cubed
1 cup butternut squash, cubed
1 cup pumpkin cubed
2 cans fat free chicken broth
1 cup cream
1 T sage
1T parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 T brown sugar

in a stock pot, cook bacon till crisp then remove from pot. add leeks to bacon drippings and cook till softened. add potatoes, squash, and pumpkin and cook 5 more min. add chicken broth and bring to a boil. reduce heat, simmer 30-40 min or until veggies are tender. add cream and seasonings. add brown sugar if desired. garnish with crumbled bacon.



enjoy!!

Now I want to try 2 Potato and Apricot stew baked in a Pumpkin shell... I kinda go crazy with pumpkin this time of year.. I have a favorite pumpkin spice cake with cinnamon butter cream frosting I have to make yet.. .usually for the special mtg potluck!


Anyone else have some great pumpkin recipes....or any you want to share?!?!