BEACH 2009

They say a picture is worth a thousand words; so, in this post, I’ll let some of {my favorite} pictures (from our recent BEACH vacation) speak for themselves……..

It just so happens, that this week's MckLinky Blog Hop theme is.......Favorite Photos! Coincidence, probably so; nevertheless, I will submit this post into the MckLinky for this week's Blog Hop.

Blog Hop : Favorite Recipe/Dish

This is a regular staple in our home....hope you enjoy it as well.

Mexican Casserole
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef/chuck (hamburger meat)
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 lg bag of Tortilla Chips (I prefer to use nacho cheese Doritos)
1 can Rotel
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 tbsps sour cream
8oz shredded cheese (I prefer to use extra sharp Cheddar cheese)

Brown the ground meat (if available, I saute onions and bell pepper with my browned hamburger meat) and add taco seasoning according to the directions on the package. Crush, smash, crumble, into bite-size pieces, the entire bag of chips. In a mixing bowl, combine the can of Rotel, can of cream of mushroom soup, can of cream of chicken soup and cream together with the 2tbsps of sour cream. In a 9x13 ungreased baking dish begin to layer the casserole.....[1)layer of chips (1/2 of the bag), 2) layer of {ALL} browned ground meat, 3) layer of {ALL} of the soup mixture, 4)layer of shredded cheese (1/2 of the 8oz), 5) the remaining 1/2 of the bag of chips]. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees until hot bubbly hot throughout (remember, all of the ingredients are pre-cooked at this point). Top with the remainder of the shredded cheese and return to oven until cheese is melted. Enjoy!!!!

Blog Hop : Favorite Photo

This week's theme, Favorite Photo, is a very difficult one for me. How on earth does one pick their favorite picture amongst the 4000-5000+ pictures available to choose from.

I chose this picture, though I did not take it. It was taken by our photographer, Kimberly Meng, last October. I love the closeup aspect of the boys combined with the ever present fact that we are all four present. I have it prominantly displayed in our home as well.