Homecoming and Pumpkin Muffins!

Homecoming is this weekend!!! Oh boy!!! Usually that means working on the float, powder puff football games, cool weather.... anything to make you think about fall!!! Well... this year, our homecoming consists of Briarwood's Homecoming Game... the Dance... ordering the lovely wrist corsage....making Miller MAKE fun dinner and picture taking plans, etc...because we want him to have all of the memories that a high schooler should have!!!!and.... besides all of that...we have another Homecoming!!! This is Brad's first time home since he was assigned his very own Chick Fil A !!! We've been to Jackson twice... Holly has been able to come home a couple of times... but this is truly Brad's "homecoming"!!! We are so excited for him!!!! We want him to rest... to enjoy his family and to enjoy... well just enjoy life!!! To remember that life is not all about how many pickles are left or how many tomatoes you should've ordered!!! or wait..... what???? we need another Strip's Platter???? Holly!!!!!!!! HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ha ha!!! i hope he knows I am trying to make light of something really heavy~and yet... I'm trying to convey a very important point!!! Homecomings are Wonderful!!!!! and they involve memories....smells, tastes, feelings.... every emotion is involved!!! In fact... I was even concerned that he couldn't find his way home!!! i can drive it with my eyes closed!!! Jim and I have only been twice and his parents have been as well... in fact... they told us the short cut!!! but don't think for one minute that I didn't worry about him trying to find I 2o from 55!!! ha ha!!! So glad you are home , Brad!!! (even though we haven't seen you yet!!! we will tomorrow!!! sorry we couldn't wait up!!!!! I know your parents were thrilled to have you home!!!!!!)

here are some pumpkin muffins for you!!!! ( and of course, Miller as well!!)

CHOCOLATE CHIP PUMPKIN MUFFINS

1 2/3 C flour

1 C sugar

1 T pumpkin pie spice

1 t baking soda

1/4 t baking powder

1/4 t salt

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 C canned pumpkin

1 stick butter, melted

1 C chocolate chips... optional!

mix dry ingredients, blend in pumpkin and butter then eggs.... stir in chocolate chips. Bake at 350 in greased muffin tins.... 12-15 minutes or until desired doneness!!!!