Church, Barn-warming party, Wood splitting and Chili night.

We started the day a wee bit late since I was up canning last night. But when I did finally get up I made us a big breakfast of breakfast quesadilla with eggs, cheese, jalapenos, bacon, onions and Dude's had potatoes. It was a great way to start the day. 

I was quickly out the door for morning Adoration. I was the only person there during my hour. I am sure many were shopping or better yet, helping others cook the Chili Dinner for tonight at the Fairgrounds.

After prayers I headed to the library to return books and yes, pick up more!

The over to our Farm Sister - Sunny's barn warming party. 

Isn't it gorgeous! 

That is not a weather vane on her milking shed but a real peacock. 

The party was fun and great to celebrate with so many friends. 

Then it was time for a picture so we all headed out to the barn. The geese followed loudly proclaiming they had never seen such a large herd of humans before!

Let's go people!

Smile everyone!

Everyone had to leave to do their own farm chores including us.  Our hens were taking in the warm weather when we got home ...well , warm for this time of year.. in the 40's*.

We had to get wood split while the sun was still out. It was beginning to get chilly. You could see our breath coming out of our mouths and hitting the cold air.  I went out to help. I pulled the lever while Dude loaded the wood. 

For 30 minutes we sure did get alot done. We split cedar and cottonwood. 

I had to stop so I could get to mass.  On the way there you could see the town was getting ready for the evening Christmas parade. It is so beautiful when it is all lit up. 

The night ended at the town's chili dinner. It was fun to relax and laugh with neighbors and church friends. 

The day was wonderful and very fun or as Dude says, it was like a Hallmark movie. 

Hope you have your Hallmark moment this weekend. 

peace.

Halloween fun, crafts and a couple quick recipes.

I woke up in the middle of the night and looked out the window. I thought the barn was on fire and smoking. I  went out to find it was just the fog rolling in very fast, almost like a mist.  Ah, autumn was definitely in the air.

After mass today family came over for the Sunday afternoon. 

It is time for our Halloween fun.  First we made a Halloween ring toss. I found a piece of plywood already cut so my son took it outside and spray painted. I got some glow-in-the-dark plastic knives at the Dollar Store, cut the skulls off the handle so they could stand up on the board. 

We used a large glue gun and some toothpicks to brace them on the board. 

We used a large embroidery hoop to toss over the knives. 

Next it was time for lunch. I took a can of Grands biscuits and snipped them with kitchen scissors , baked as directed and they came out looking like pumpkins. We put a nut in the center so it would have a stem. 

The we made Dump Chili. We call it that because you dump everything in .  First saute one chopped onion and three chopped garlic cloves. Remove from the pot. Brown a pound of hamburger and drain. Add back the onion, garlic and a packet of original chili spices. Add two cans of tomatoes, red beans, black beans and pintos -don't drain any. Add salt and pepper. Let it all heat through. Serve with jalapeno slices, cheddar cheese and sour cream. I'd have a picture but everyone ate it all. 

After lunch we made bean bags, filled with dried pintos for a bean bag toss.

We carved pumpkins and with that comes toasted pumpkin seeds. 

My daughter-in-law and I made what we call Spicy Drunken Pirate Pepitas.

In a pan we put a teaspoon of bacon fat, mini bottle (the travel size 50ml) of rum - it all cooks off, a tablespoon of brown sugar and a large pinch of sea salt.  Saute and stirred constantly for 15min. 

Then put on a cookie sheet, salt again and sprinkle with chili powder, put in a heated oven at 275* for an hour. 

The turn out crispy, sweet and salty. 

And all while my sister finished up another lap quilt. 

Time to clean up and a walk. Here's to a new week. 

peace