I love a nice warm bowl of homemade soup.  My mom makes some great soups and has been kind enough to pass the recipes on to my wife who now makes them for our family. Four years ago, we decided to have a Fall Block party and invite everyone to bring their own homemade soups and breads.  That was the start of our annual Fall Homemade Soup Block party. On a late October Saturday we have whomever would like to be here over to our home and we have a grand old time.  It's always fun to spend some time with everyone and to relax. Tonight is the night.  Our house smells wonderful.  We're making Homemade Chicken Noodle and Homemade Cheese soup, and my wife makes "Pumpkin Bars" (another recipe passed on from my Mother, Thanks Mom!). I usually try and make homemade bread but I've had such a miserable few days that I honestly haven't the time to do so.  The party is in 90 minutes, maybe I can hurry up and make a few loaves. Oh and for the record, last night wasn't the best night of sleep either.  I did actually sleep but it was more chemically induced (Tylenol PM) than anything.  As soon as that wore off I was tossing and turning again.  I hope that this passes soon because sleep has to be one of the greatest things in the world.