Monday, October 12, 2009

New bed!


It took some convincing to get Stella to get in the bed...

She'll do anything with Shaun by her side!

Guess she decided it was okay to sleep in!

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Playtime for Stella!


Stella LOVES being outside in the snow - we have to trick her to get her back inside!

Grandma Kathy got Stella hooked on busy bones!

Chewing on mulch - one of Stella's favorite past-times!

Three Bean Chili

Serves 8 – 10

2 lbs. ground beef and/or turkey
1 sm. yellow onion, chopped
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
2 cans (16 oz.) dark red kidney beans
2 cans (16 oz.) pinto beans
2 cans (16 oz.) black beans
2 cans (14.5 oz.) diced or chopped tomatoes
2 cans (6 oz.) tomato paste
2 pkgs. chili seasoning
1 t. cinnamon
Sour cream to garnish (optional)

In a large pan cook ground beef and/or turkey, onion, and green pepper until meat is browned. Drain excess grease. Return to pan and add remaining ingredients, except sour cream.

Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes -or- reduce heat to very-low and let simmer all afternoon. Top with sour cream, if desired.

Thursday, October 8, 2009

First snow of the season!


Because chomping on snow is so much better than licking rainwater off the patio!

Hmm...where should I run to next?

Are you talking to me?  I don't want to go inside!

Bath time!


Shaun's so committed to the project he's still in his work clothes!

No longer a stinky puppy!  (Hopefully it's okay to use Pantene on a dog...!)

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

I've graduated to the couch...


Laying down is nice...

...but so is sitting up...

Maybe I'll just let it all hang out!

Monday, October 5, 2009

The many faces of Stella...




In her favorite place in the house - Shaun's lap!