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YOU ARE BACK!!!! I am so excited.  I have missed picking up the phone and being able to call you at random times throughout the day.
I love the craft.  It makes your crystal POP.  Love it.  I am thinking you need some sort of wreath to hang.  I like using different shapes so the opening is square so you need something with rounded corners you know.  I am sure you can come up with something creative... oh yeah and since the stone is rough you need something smooth you get it.  I know I am a genius.  Can't wait to see what you come up with.
Well it has gotten COLD here in NE.  I mean when I drove the kids to school this morning it was 20 degrees.  Seriously cold.  And when it gets cold there is only one thing that can warm me up, soup.  So I made a family favorite; Taco Soup.

Not only does it taste delicious the minute you make it I swear it keeps getting better and better.  I think most soups do this and maybe that is why I like eating soup so much in the winter.  Instant lunches!

Taco Soup
1 lb hamburger
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 32 oz whole tomatoes
1 32 oz kidney beans, drained
4 cans tomato soup

Brown meat, add all ingredients, simmer 1 hr or put in crockpot and cook all day on low.

Garnish:  Cheese, Sour Cream, Fritoes

My favorite part - Lou says "oh yeah mommy the chips are the best part"... so true so true.

I have been working overtime this week so we can leave super early on Wed to get out to see you sooner.  I can't wait.  I feel like a kid on Christmas.  Thanksgiving can't come soon enough.