Happily Ever Mock

As soon as the temperature starts to drop here in Dallas, you can find me cooking up a big pot of soup. Our first pot of soup this season was a staple, Chicken Noodle. It was actually really good timing because Hallie came down with the sniffles just the night before.

Soup Ingredients:

• 2 TBS Olive Oil
• 1 Large yellow onion chopped
• 2 tsp garlic minced
• 3 Carrots Chopped
• 3 Celery Stalks Chopped
• 2 Cups of shredded Chicken
• 1 can of green beans (or whatever veggie you prefer)
• 12 Cups Chicken broth (I use bouillon powder but use slightly less powder than recomended on package to prevent it becoming too salty. Add to taste)
• 1 TBS chopped parsley (I use fresh but you can use dried)

Noodle Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 ts salt

Directions:

1. Start by making the noodles. Mix All ingredients together and form a ball.  If it is too wet add extra flour. Too dry add a teaspoon of water.
2. Mix and cover bowl with a towel for 30 minutes
3. While you are waiting start on the soup.  First, in a large soup pot add olive oil, onion and garlic and let cook over medium heat until onions start to look translucent.
4. Add celery and carrots. Cover opening only to stir occasionally, until veggies become tender.
5. Add chicken and green beans.
6. Add broth and turn up the heat. Bring to boil while working on noodles.
7. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut long ways into long skinny strips.  Then cut into about 1-2 inch noodles.
8. Once the pot is boiling drop noodles into pot. Add parsley.  Let cook for about 3 minutes. Reduce heat and serve!

Happy Monday Friends! This weekend was one for the books.  My Dad and his fiancee Linda made Hallie’s dreams come true with a fun trip to the Dallas Arboretum.  You see, Hallie’s very favorite movie right now is The Wizard of Oz, and the Arboretum’s Fall theme was just that.  Between the adorable theme and pumpkins and gourds everywhere, Hallie was just in awe taking everything in.  Of course she insisted on wearing her favorite Wizard of Oz dress and Ruby Slippers.

It was precious! They had a yellow brick road that led to little houses made of pumpkins.  In each house there was a painting of a scene from the movie.

Then of course there were Dorothy’s trusty friends, The Scarecrow, The Tin Man and The Cowardly Lion.

To top things off they had a horse of a different color, Cinderella’s carriage and Pumpkins that spelled out “Oz”

We all had such a wonderful time, and Hallie has been gushing about all the things she got to see since we left! This is by far the best pumpkin exhibit we have ever seen, and we can’t wait to go back!

Have you been to a Pumpkin Patch yet this year?

It’s Finally Fall! We are also lucky enough to have cool weather coming this week to Texas which means we can finally start ticking things off of our Fall Bucket List! Here’s what’s on it.

We actually had the Balloon Festival over the weekend! We went to the evening glow, so the lighting wasn’t great for photos, but we did manage one:

What’s on your bucket list for Fall? Do you have any fun Family Traditions?

We are still desperately waiting for Fall here in Texas! So today I am sharing some pieces I love for transitioning Mom’s Summer wardrobe into Fall. I am all about layers and comfort! 

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I got those cute crop pants in a few colors, and the fabric is so breathable, and even better, they are on SALE! You also can’t go wrong with some ankle booties and a cute cardigan for layering! Raglans are perfect for running errands or watching football on Sundays, and I just love this one from Gap.

Also, have you heard about my love affair with Mint Standard clothing? If not, head back to this post! Kelley’s line is so perfect for the busy Mom on the go, and she is offering one of my readers a dress of their choice! Just follow the rafflecopter below.

What are your favorite Fall wardrobe staples?

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