Rainy Friday Ramblings

• It's a rainy Friday which is perfect weather for our Crock Pot Enchilida Soup that is currently simmering at our house :)  See the recipe below.  Brandon's parents are joining us which should be fun!
• We attended my old firm's (KPMG) Christmas party last at The Orangery.  We had a great time getting dressed up and going out on a date mid-week!  The food and drinks were amazing and it was great to see friends and old co-workers.  Thanks to my awesome nephew for baby sitting!
• Hadley seems to be getting a cold...ugh.  When will this child be well for more than like 4 days!?
• I'm so excited we have a weekend with no real places to be or real plans.  Let the relaxing begin!  Well, as far as relaxing can be with a 14 month old walking, curious toddler!
• Hopefully will knock out the rest of our Christmas shopping this weekend.  I'm struggling with what to get Hadley's teachers.  Any good ideas for daycare teacher gifts?
• This week my mom was honored at UT's Service Awards Luncheon for her 30 years of service.  Go Mom!  I was lucky enough to attend the luncheon with her.  Someone that was being honored had been at UT for FIFTY years!  Wow...please don't make me work anywhere 50 years!
• I still have not gotten my flu shot.  I must do that this weekend.
• Brandon's group at work is going to Season's Cafe for lunch and then to a movie this afternoon. I'm so jealous!
• TGIF - hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ingredients:
3 cups chicken stock
2 skinless, chicken breasts
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ancho chili powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 28 oz can diced tomatoes
4-6 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup tomato paste
8 oz cotija cheese, crumbled
8 oz pepperjack cheese, divided
1 cup cilantro, chopped
Tortilla chips

Crockpot version directions:
Expect that it will take at least 3-4 hours on high and you'll probably want to use a 5 quart crockpot. You can cook the chicken prior to adding to the crockpot or just put it all in together using chicken breasts cut into smaller chunks. Add everything except the cheese and cilantro and cook. Add the cheese and most of the cilantro just before serving to allow it time to melt, serve and top with cilantro.