From Heather's Kitchen

I am have been trying a ton of new recipes here lately and this is one of my favorites. I still have about 10 more new ones to try so I may have some more to share in the next few weeks. Enjoy!



Chili Sausage Pasta

Ingredients:
2 ½ cps Bow-tie pasta
¾ lb Mild Italian Sausage links
1 can Diced tomatoes
1 can Mild Green chilies
1 can Tomato sauce
1 can Pinto beans (rinsed & drained)

Directions:
1. Cook & drain pasta
2. Cut sausage into 1-inch pieces and cook over medium heat until no longer pink
3. Stir in tomatoes, chilies, & tomato sauce. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 5
minutes
4. Stir in beans & pasta. Cook uncovered for 3-5 minutes until warm

Thirty One Party

Wow! I can not believe it has been almost a month since my last blog. I just have had nothing going on. I have been laying low, relaxing, and enjoying some Auburn football. Almost two weeks ago I had a Thirty-One Gifts party at my house. This gave me the perfect excuse to get some things done around the house. Doug was thrilled! My #1 thing was to paint. I worked on the kitchen Thursday and Friday then on Sunday and Monday Doug and I finished. I really like the color. It is darker than I wanted to go but it matches everything perfectly. We did a great job and I only spilled a little bit of paint on the carpet. :) Here are a few pictures from the party.

I had big plans for my previous weekend but in true form those plans were changed. Doug went to Huntsville Thursday with his Mom and Dad and I was staying home. I was so excited. I had the fridge stocked with junk food, chick-flick movies rented, and a great day of Saturday football planned. I was set for a lazy weekend without the hubby.

About a half hour after Doug left my Mom called to tell me that Travis had passed away. I spoke about him in a previous blog. He was very sick so I am glad he did not suffer long. So I packed my things and headed home to be with my family.

The service was nice and it was great that I was able to be there. I got to see so many family and friends that I have not seen in a very long time. My Dad almost did not make it to the service but he ended up getting off at the last minute.

I could go on and tell you all the great things that were said about Travis, all the wonderful pictures they had of him, and all the shoes that were brought to donate on his behalf but this would turn into a very long blog. So I will just say that Travis was an amazing person who was loved and befriended by everyone he met. He will be greatly missed but we are glad to know he is waiting for us by the golden gates of Heaven.