You make me happy...

Love the fall colors.

this is what I am talking about!!!!!

recipe for the creamy Italian Pasta Salad

Here is the recipe for the creamy Italian Pasta Salad:


1 LB Penne Pasta- cooked and drained

3 large chicken breasts shredded (I like to use a rotisserie chicken)

1/2 Cup Italian dressing

2 1/2 Cups of mayonnaise (I use Helmans)

1/2 Cup of sour cream

1/2 Cup finely diced onions

1 Cup diced tomatoes or cherry tomatoes cut in half

1 1/2 Cups of shredded Parmesan or Romano cheese

1 Tablespoon dill weed

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

2 Tablespoons fresh or dried parsley

After draining the cooked pasta, rinse with cold water until the pasta is cooled. Pat the water off of the pasta with paper towels and toss the Italian dressing with the pasta in a large mixing bowl.



Next, add the mayonnaise and the sour cream to the pasta and toss well. Next, add the dill, salt, pepper and parsley and mix well. After adding the seasonings, add the chicken, onions and cheese (save some cheese to sprinkle on the top) and mix thoroughly. Lastly, add the tomatoes and gently fold them into the salad until they are lightly coated with the creamy mix.



Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

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happy birthday!!! Robots and stars.

This is a set of cards from a card swap that I was in. Aren't they cute.
We are talking about starting a new group up in November. Let me know if you want more information or want to be one of the lucky ones in the group!!

thank you so much <> paper pumpkin

Name Your car day...

Today is name your car day!!  Does your car already have a name?? If not today is the day for you to get that name picked out.  We have names for ours. Hubby's is the snack shack because he always has snacks in there. Mine changes all the time. 

Fresh Pumpkin Pie Recipe

1 unbaked 9-inch deep dish pie shell

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

2 eggs

1 3/4 cups cooked pumpkin

1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) evaporated milk


Combine the sugar, salt, spices in a small bowl. Beat the eggs lightly in a larger bowl and stir in the cooked pumpkin and sugar/spice mixture. Gradually stir in the evaporated milk. Pour into the pie shell.


Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to 350 degrees and bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for about 3 hours. Chill, but do not freeze.

Birthday Wishes -- wild wild horses

Happy Birthday. -- framelit style.

Here is my first card using the new card framelit card makers. Cute huh!!!

early detection is key...

 ~ Tina

With Sympathy

Chicken Noodles

2 or 3 cups cooked chicken, bite size pieces

1 bag noodles

1 can cream of mushroom and chicken soup

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup cheddar cheese



Prepare noodles according to package. Mix soups, milk, and cheese and bring to a boil. Reduce to heat and cook 5 - 10 minutes. Combine sauce, noodles, and chicken in casserole dish. Serve.

wish BIG

HELLO to you

HELLO to you all!!! Happy Monday! 
This is the project that I made from the "My Paper Pumpkin" kit.

For all you DIYers out there!

Do you love making fun letters for your kiddos rooms? or your front door? I am going to make one for my front door! 
 ~ Tina