Sum-sum-summertime!

Yesterday we spent a great day with Ashley, Shawn and Landon at the Middleburg pool. It was a bit cloudy and chilly outside, but we had a great time! Riley has been itching to go to the pool, and Owen had a great time splashing around with his best friend Shawn.

Best Buddies

The babies

Ashley and Landon

Daddy and Connor

Shawn

Connor's first pool experience. He didn't like it.

What a great day! Thanks Rawlings family for spending it with us!

Yum!

Chicken and Corn Chili

This is what we had for supper tonight. It's really good and very easy to make. We had it with homemade bread (we seem to have that once a week or so- I love my bread machine!!!)

Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cook time: 6 to 8 hours, Serves 6

Ingredients:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (16 oz.) jar salsa
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans
1 (11 oz.) can Mexican-style corn

Directions:

1. Place chicken in the slow cooker the night before you want to eat this chili (I never do b/c I always forget- I really don't think it makes that big of a difference). Season with garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cook 6 to 8 hours on Low setting.

2. About 3 to 4 hours before you want to eat, shred the chicken with 2 forks. Return the meat to the pot. Stir the corn and pinto beans (undrained) into the slow cooker and continue cooking until done.

Girl Scout Closing Ceremony

Adam and I attended the closing ceremony for Riley's Girl Scout troop last week. It was so special to see our girl up there in front of everyone. She received 14 badges for all her hard work this year! Way to go Riley- we are so proud of you!