Sorry about the break...

So it's been a bit of a busy summer - and writing about my life hasn't really been a priority, plus any and all posts probably would have contained a lot of curse words...but things finally seem to be back to normal!  We're back in our house; we've got almost all of our furniture replaced, things are starting to go back up on the walls, and I don't quite hyperventilate as much anymore when it rains!  I'll post pictures of the "new-again" place soon, but for now, I'm too lazy for that, so you'll have to wait.

We're having our first official we-don't-have-to-do-a-damn-thing weekend this weekend, which I am super excited about.  I plan to plant myself on our new sofa and spend the majority of the weekend there - you'll need to come to me if you want to see me, sorry.

On a non-house related note (and who knew such a thing existed?!?!?), its finally Soup Season!!!  In spite of the 95 degree weather and the lack of my ability to wear a sweater without having a heatstroke, we've decided it's time.  So in honor of the first official day of Fall, I give you soup number one of the season:

Irish Beef Stew

I must say that I am ridiculously amazing.  It needed to be said.

And the best part...

P.S.  Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup is on-deck for the weekend!!!!...if I can pry myself away from my couch...