A Few Little Things

Life has been kind of busy lately...

Driving through my neighborhood, I stumbled upon this adorable statue in a neighbors side yard.

I had to do a little trespassing to get these pictures, I wonder if anyone else ever sees it

or has ever felt the excitement I did when I stumbled upon it!

I am making grand progress on the knitted blanket I am making 

for youngest son Michael for Christmas.

I am certain it will be done in time for the holiday and he will be here for an entire week for Christmas.

I promised my mother I would make one for her too.

I am using a kit from 

Sierra Yarn

The kit included the pattern, yarn and circular needle, the color is Andean Solid.

The yarn is worsted weight, 60% Baby Alpaca and 40% Pima Cotton.

This blanket is knitted with a double strand of yarn, it feels like a cloud and I love working with it.

My needle broke at the halfway point and they were kind enough to send me another.

I love a company that has good customer service.

My KC Chiefs won their game this past Sunday...here's Patrick bringing the ball into the endzone.

I wear my #15 Jersey proudly and the hubs and I talked alot about seeing them play at the stadium.

They are playing at noon this Sunday,

 I am going to make a lot of "picky" foods to eat during the game...like tailgating but at home.

I made this Pasta Salad 

and these Deviled Eggs as a goodbye to summer.

Once or twice during the winter I make these foods to celebrate the fact that summer is coming. 

We'll have a "car picnic" at the inlet and dream of the warmer days coming.

If you're interested in the Pasta Salad recipe, it can be found here.

In the recipe they call for chicken to be added but I never do, but I bet it would be delicious with chicken.
I you are interested in making a really good pasta Salad with Dill,

I have made and written about this salad here and here.

I also put together this amazing 

Hot Cheesy, Bacon Dip for potato chips.

The ingredient line up is as follows...

- eight slices of cooked bacon, chopped -

- 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese -

- 1/2 chopped green onions -

- 8 ozs sour cream -

- 1 cup of mayonnaise -

Blend all ingredients, transfer to a pie dish, my store did not have any so I used square.

Spread mixture into your pie plate or something similar in size.

I topped mine with bacon pieces and slices of green onion.

Bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bubbly.

Serve with Ruffled potato chips, they stand up to the dip...I made 2 for my friends who are going to 

The Rhinebeck Sheep & Wool Festival in NY this weekend.

Happy Rhinebeck Weekend...I wish I was there with you.

This dip is incredible...always a hit at any gathering.

We rarely see Sailboats at the inlet...one afternoon we saw 2.

The mums on my front porch still look rather fabulous...

and the Rhododendron below is in full bloom at my moms house here in New Jersey.

I am not familiar with a Rhododendron that blooms more than once a year.

I will look into it and keep you posted for those that may be interested.

It's a really beautiful pink.
And many thanks to Karen who gifted me some of these mums, they are still so pretty.

The highlight of my week thus far

was seeing my 2 great nieces cheer at their Pep Rally for School.

Saturday is their first competition this season 

and I may be more excited than they are. 

I'll be there, front and center...I love them so much.

While out for drives, the hubs and I have been seeing so many homes decorated for Halloween.

They really do it up around here in New Jersey.

I have been taking my time, photographing all the homes...so many pictures and will share then here soon.

Have a wonderful weekend!