Found this on a fellow blogger's site...thought it was interesting...so here it goes....
***You Are Grass Green***
Down to earth and a bit of a hippie, you are very into nature and the outdoors.You accept the world and people as they are. You don't try to change things.You are also very comfortable with yourself, flaws and all.Optimistic about the future, you feel like life is always getting better.
What Color Green Are You?http://www.blogthings.com/whatcolorgreenareyouquiz/ite.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
God' incredible seasons
I had a "seasons" talk with my 3 1/2 year old today. It came about because he didn't understand why he could not go swimming in the pool anymore. I explained that the pool was "closed." He said we just needed to "open" it. Therefore, we began to talk about this wonderful thing that God created called, seasons. We talked about fall, and the fact that the leaves turn different colors and "fall" from the trees. And winter, when we occasionally (key word) see snow, and make snowmen, and spring, when the leaves come back on the trees, and of course summer, when we can "open" up the pool again! God is so good to us to give us these wonderful seasons!
mini bikes/mopeds
I am going to get on my soap box just for a moment and complain about mini bikes or mopeds. What in the world is the state of South Carolina thinking to be allowing these things to be on our roads and be legal like a real form of transportation. Last week, in a matter of 24 hours I nearly got in two accidents because of these things! They cannot keep up with the flow of traffic and therefore people nearly hit them when driving on the road. Why are these things even allowed on the road? Maybe they are not, the owners just act as if they are. I don't know...but if I had my choice they would be outlawed!
Monday, August 20, 2007
Mexican skillet
This is an easy recipe that I have been doing a lot of lately. I got the idea from an ole el paso meal I picked up from the frozen food section at the grocery store. I realized that I could easily make it on my own for much cheaper!
1. Brown 2-3 chicken breasts diced up in olive oil, and sprinkle a little taco seasoning on it too give it a little flavor.
2. Add one can of diced tomatoes. (16 oz)
3. Add one can of black beans (rinsed).
4. Add a cup of frozen corn.
5. While I am cooking this I usually make some instant rice, and add it at the end.
6. Mix it all together and serve with tortillas, or crumbled tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream.
I love this recipe because I usually have all the ingredients on hand. Enjoy
1. Brown 2-3 chicken breasts diced up in olive oil, and sprinkle a little taco seasoning on it too give it a little flavor.
2. Add one can of diced tomatoes. (16 oz)
3. Add one can of black beans (rinsed).
4. Add a cup of frozen corn.
5. While I am cooking this I usually make some instant rice, and add it at the end.
6. Mix it all together and serve with tortillas, or crumbled tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream.
I love this recipe because I usually have all the ingredients on hand. Enjoy
speeding up... or slowing down?
With school starting this week, I don't know if our life will speed up, or slow down. It will be kind of nice to go back to routine again, since the vacation days of summer are over and have been for weeks. With soccer season already underway, and substitute jobs already lined up, I think I am ready to get back to the routine again.
I am DEFINITELY ready for fall weather again. There is nothing like sweatshirts, hot apple cider, jeans and the change of the leaves! I look forward to it every year.
I am really looking forward to my husband's college soccer season this year. Jordan and Josiah are just getting to the age of enjoying their daddy's "soccer boys", as they call them. We follow them EVERYWHERE, and love every minute of it! My kids are such great travelers!
I'm also looking forward to the Wednesday morning Bible study I attend during school. It starts two weeks from this Wednesday and Josiah is already talking about the puppets at the "brown church." (Our church is white). Funny how he associates it, huh?
And of course with soccer season, also comes family. We begin a new season of visits from the family. Starting already this weekend. We can't wait!
I guess life isn't speeding up, or slowing down, it's just changing.
I am DEFINITELY ready for fall weather again. There is nothing like sweatshirts, hot apple cider, jeans and the change of the leaves! I look forward to it every year.
I am really looking forward to my husband's college soccer season this year. Jordan and Josiah are just getting to the age of enjoying their daddy's "soccer boys", as they call them. We follow them EVERYWHERE, and love every minute of it! My kids are such great travelers!
I'm also looking forward to the Wednesday morning Bible study I attend during school. It starts two weeks from this Wednesday and Josiah is already talking about the puppets at the "brown church." (Our church is white). Funny how he associates it, huh?
And of course with soccer season, also comes family. We begin a new season of visits from the family. Starting already this weekend. We can't wait!
I guess life isn't speeding up, or slowing down, it's just changing.
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Long time
I am such a slacker for not blogging in such a long time. But of course, as it goes with everyone...we have been very busy.
Things are only going to get busier, since my husband is a college soccer coach and his players already come back next week. So officially, soccer season starts next Sunday, and does not slow down until Thanksgiving. It is crazy, but fun!
The kids love it! I love it! But it is constant go, go, go.
We have our 15 year old nephew staying with us for the next two weeks. He came in from California last Thursday and the kids are having a blast. It is very nice to have him around for a couple extra hands. He is very helpful.
Looking forward to getting back in the blogging thing. You know how it is...once you let something go for a while it is really hard to get back into it. It is much easier to let it go. But I am challenging myself to do at least 3 posts this week. We'll see how it goes!
Things are only going to get busier, since my husband is a college soccer coach and his players already come back next week. So officially, soccer season starts next Sunday, and does not slow down until Thanksgiving. It is crazy, but fun!
The kids love it! I love it! But it is constant go, go, go.
We have our 15 year old nephew staying with us for the next two weeks. He came in from California last Thursday and the kids are having a blast. It is very nice to have him around for a couple extra hands. He is very helpful.
Looking forward to getting back in the blogging thing. You know how it is...once you let something go for a while it is really hard to get back into it. It is much easier to let it go. But I am challenging myself to do at least 3 posts this week. We'll see how it goes!
Sunday, June 3, 2007
tagged.....kind of...
Although I was not "officially" tagged to give 8 unknowns about me, I still liked the idea. So I thought I would share:
1. I first visited Disney World when I was 3 1/2 years old. I was deathly afraid of Donald Duck as we had breakfast in the castle. This is relevant because I returned to Disney World for the second time this past weekend. Wow! What an amazing thing for my kids to experience. They were in complete awe. And the best thing...we got in free because of connections my brother had.
2. I have extremely BAD hearing. Horrible! In fact, it has gotten to the point of embarassing and has made me sad, and very frustrated.
3. I first learned to drive a manual instead of an automatic car. For some people (mainly those who have lived on a farm), this is nothing, but I really only learned manual because that was all we had when I turned 16.
4. I was 200 pounds right before I had both of my children. What is amazing, I lost all of that weight. I ran a half marathon last fall and dropped ALL of it.
5. Which brings me to my next one: I love to run, especially outside in an area I have never run before. I love to go on vacation and drive up and see a walking trail that I will be able to explore first chance I have.
6. My husband is not only the love of my life, but he is the closest friend I have EVER had. I know that say that about married people, but...he knows me inside and out, and I know him the same. I cannot imagine a day without him, and if I want to do something fun I can't imagine doing it or sharing it with him. (Thus the reason we ran the half marathon together).
7. I am nearly 100 % Dutch. If you look at me you could probably tell...blond hair, fair skin, blue eyes. My father was born in the Netherlands, and came over on a boat with his family at age 7. My grandparents spoke, and (what I loved most of all) prayed in Dutch.
8. Along the lines of my grandparents...they both had a green thumb when it came to flowers or vegetables. And I believe I got it from them. I LOVE to garden. I love flowers, and we just started our first vegetable garden this year. We already have banana peppers galore. Any recipes, anyone?
1. I first visited Disney World when I was 3 1/2 years old. I was deathly afraid of Donald Duck as we had breakfast in the castle. This is relevant because I returned to Disney World for the second time this past weekend. Wow! What an amazing thing for my kids to experience. They were in complete awe. And the best thing...we got in free because of connections my brother had.
2. I have extremely BAD hearing. Horrible! In fact, it has gotten to the point of embarassing and has made me sad, and very frustrated.
3. I first learned to drive a manual instead of an automatic car. For some people (mainly those who have lived on a farm), this is nothing, but I really only learned manual because that was all we had when I turned 16.
4. I was 200 pounds right before I had both of my children. What is amazing, I lost all of that weight. I ran a half marathon last fall and dropped ALL of it.
5. Which brings me to my next one: I love to run, especially outside in an area I have never run before. I love to go on vacation and drive up and see a walking trail that I will be able to explore first chance I have.
6. My husband is not only the love of my life, but he is the closest friend I have EVER had. I know that say that about married people, but...he knows me inside and out, and I know him the same. I cannot imagine a day without him, and if I want to do something fun I can't imagine doing it or sharing it with him. (Thus the reason we ran the half marathon together).
7. I am nearly 100 % Dutch. If you look at me you could probably tell...blond hair, fair skin, blue eyes. My father was born in the Netherlands, and came over on a boat with his family at age 7. My grandparents spoke, and (what I loved most of all) prayed in Dutch.
8. Along the lines of my grandparents...they both had a green thumb when it came to flowers or vegetables. And I believe I got it from them. I LOVE to garden. I love flowers, and we just started our first vegetable garden this year. We already have banana peppers galore. Any recipes, anyone?
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