time to breathe

soccer is finally over and can i just say....wow. this week has been wonderful. is this what is like to have a husband that can come home 5 days a week for dinner? we even went to the gym as a family on monday night, and we get to go away for the weekend for something other than soccer. wow. i'll enjoy it while i can.

What color green are you?

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.

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!

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

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.

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!