Fall is For Camping

This weekend was wonderful! Kyle and I went camping at Land Between the Lakes at Hillman Ferry Campground. Probably the greatest thing about where we live is that it's just 18 or so miles from LBL which means endless outdoor possibilities. I actually just now saw that they have a blog so now I'm a follower to stay more informed :) woop woo! I want to take advantage of being so close to LBL!

If you camp at Hillman Ferry ask for B 30 because it's the greatest site ever! We had a view overlooking Kentucky Lake (more pics below but they can't even do it justice!). I was ecstatic when we drove up!

We hiked a few miles through the pretty woods along the river.

We found some huge rocks by the lake (reminded me so much of Tanzania).

Horrible choice in shoes. I should have gone with my Chaco's or Merrells. I think even my TOMS would have been better.

A happy camper none the less!

Kyle made our campfire :)

And let me tell you, this man can cook an amazing campfire meal! We had delicious hamburgers cooked with the most delicious veggies I've ever had!!! Seriously. I may have to share them on here...

This is the beautiful scene Kyle woke up to

...I slept in...let's just say I'm not a morning person when I wake up 30 times throughout the night...

But here we are enjoying the morning together

see, I didn't sleep in that long

Kyle thought it would be fun to leave some Goldfish out to see if anything came by our site, glad to see them all intact that morning. Though there is one head missing...hmmm

Anyone else been out to LBL? What do you like most in the fall?

Fall Foods

Source

I ran across a recipe at The Cottage Home a few weeks ago and just had to make it last Friday.
It is the perfect dinner for this time of year :)
It's Thanksgiving in a Crock Pot.
Yes, we're talking easy and delicious.

Here is The Cottage Momma's Recipe:

Ingredients:

1 bag frozen mixed vegetables (I used corn, carrots, peas, green beans and broccoli)

1 can cream of chicken soup (or whatever you have on hand)

4 frozen chicken breasts

1 box cornbread stuffing

1 onion, sliced

1 teaspoon thyme

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Empty frozen mixed vegetables into your crock-pot.  Lay frozen chicken on top and then the sliced onion on top of that.  Pour cream of chicken soup on top and sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper.  Prepare stuffing according to package directions and spread the stuffing on top of your frozen chicken.  Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.

The only thing I did differently was I added about 1/3 cup Craisens as my 'cranberry sauce.'

Over at The Cottage Home blog you can find lots of other great recipes and sewing projects.

I frequent her blog often :)

It's Mingle Monday (Tuesday Style) over at Life of Meg.

Check it out!

Saturday in Pictures

I had the greatest Saturday ever!

Here it is in pictures ...and a few words...

Started off with the Homecoming Parade...

Then Kyle and I took a trip to our nearby big city - Paducah KY

(that's right, our closest Chic-fil-a is an hour away!)

Kyle spent a whole hour and half with me in Hancocks Fabric. He is the very best!

I got these amazing scissors. Oh. My. Goodness. They work so so well.

I also got lots of fabric, pillow forms and other supplies - yay for birthday money!

And then we went to Wurth Farms to pick pumpkins!!

On the way home we found lots of fun things to photograph...

like these churches

and farm equipment in action

So basically Saturday was perfect with my favorite person :)

I'll have a post soon with painted and carved pumpkins!

Also, Kyle and I have been working on a Director's Chair so expect a tutorial on that Wednesday.

Thanks Kyle for taking all the amazing pictures!!

Hello Fall

I love love love this time of year!

I really want to go to a pumpkin patch so badly.

I also wouldn't mind going to an apple orchard :)

As you already know, I love giveaways.

I entered one this morning for an awesome crochet scarf from Ayca:

Her stuff is so great so I thought I'd let you in on it!

Head on over to Love Stitched if your interested in entering too :)