The beginning of October we had the chance to spend the weekend with my work on a retreat in the Uinta Mountains! I'm very grateful and blessed to work for a great clinic and have co-workers whom I consider some of dearest friends. It was a fantastic weekend filled with lots of laughter and some beautiful places! 

A trip to yellowstone for me is like therapy. A much needed getaway for some time to recharge. And nothing makes it better than spending the days there with my two favorite boys. Plus this time we added my yellowstone loving dad (it's an inherited thing), step mom, our littlest brother, and another brother and his darling girlfriend! And i'm absolutely convinced there's nothing prettier or more magical than fall in yellowstone. We can't wait for next year to introduce our little girl to her mama's favorite place!

The state fair always marks our official start to fall. Last weekend we got to enjoy it with one of our families- which always makes it more entertaining and fun! My favorite part is the animals and the drover goes for the fair games- yeah- i know- the games. And after unsuccessfully battling the ladder game he is convinced he is going to build one of those contraptions in our backyard so he can master it. Lucky me- huh. Overall it was a fantastic night that wouldn't be complete without a delicious sticky scone! 

My photo of our darling nephew (the one with the glasses) won a ribbon at the photography contest! Yeah! 

And i'm not exactly loving what 7 months pregnant looks like on the other end of the camera. But it sure is fun feeling this little lady move around! 

Currently enjoying the holiday week in a quant little costal town with lots 

of our family. The local farmers market and some antique/thrift shopping made for a fantastic weekend! 

Loving the fall weather and a border collie who wears sweaters!  

I thought i'd share my current favorite fall dish! This turkey chili is so easy, healthy, & delicious! 

1lb ground turkey 

1 onion chopped

1 clove of garlic chopped 

1/2 teaspoon of cumin

1/2 teaspoon of oregano 

crushed red pepper flakes to taste 

1 13oz can of peeled cut tomatoes 

1 small can diced chili's 

chicken broth (to desired thickness) 

kidney beans 2 cans 

salt & pepper to taste  

Brown meat, onion, and garlic in 1 tbsp olive oil. 

Put all other ingredients into crock pot and add meat. 

Mix well. 

Simmer in crock pot for 3-4 hours.

Add sour cream and cheese if desired. 

Try it- you won't be disappointed!