What I'm Loving Wednesday - MY kind of Fall

Absolutely thrilled to link up with Jamie and Priss today for

What's NOT to love! Right??

This is totally my kind of fall. I love the trees.

Normally by this time the cold rains have swooped down into the Tennessee hills 

and ripped them from the limbs.

So get outside! I hear they're coming this weekend! :(

But until then . . .

Welcome beautiful Indian Summer!!

I mean, if I hadn't snapped these shots myself, even I'd think they were painted.

(Porter's Bluff area for you yocals :)

Add the fact that anyone who knows me

knows I'm all about some warm temps

and you'll understand why this week has been beyond gorgeous for me!

I'm loving this Wednesday because my handsome son and his Kristina

are heading North (brrrr) to visit her family.

And while I'm guessing he might be a tad bit anxious, I know that she is extremely excited. :)

I'm loving Wednesday because our small group meets again tonight.

I absolutely love these guys.

I came across this photo earlier in the week.

It reflects that awkwardness I'm sure most of them felt at that very first meeting . . .

It's funny how my life would feel so completely abnormal without them now. :)

I'm loving this Wednesday because just 2 short months from today will be

Christmas Eve!!

 Say what????

Yep! Our house will be filled with kids (the grown kind :)

noise, laughter, board games, junk food and excitement . . .

All the things I wish I could just bottle up and save.

Priceless!!!

I'm also loving Wednesday because crock pot recipes and pumpkin desserts are abundant!

Got a new one for you to try.

And trust me. For my 'beans and taters' guy to request a do-over says it all!

Taco Stew

Ingredients
1 Pound of Ground beef, browned and drained
15 Ounces of Pinto Beans, drained
15 Ounces of Ranch Style Beans, drained
10 Ounces of Rotel
14.5 Ounces of Diced Tomatoes
1 1/2 Cups of Corn

1 small onion, chopped
1 Package of Taco Seasoning Mix
1 Package of Ranch Dressing Seasoning Mix

Combine all ingredients in 6 qt crock pot. Cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6+ hours.

(Even better warmed up the next day (or two!). YUM . . .

And last but not least, I'm loving this Wednesday because my Advocare shipment arrived.

I've been so bad lately :(

So it's time to Spark it up . . .

With that being said, I'll close with something I read today . . .

'Working out after dinner has long been considered a no-no by sleep docs.

But -- surprise!! -- it may actually help you snooze better.'

Works for her.

Great . . . there goes that excuse . . .

Until later :)