~~Taco Soup~~

I made this last night and it was so good..My family loves it

2 lbs of hamburger meat (or meat of your choice)
taco seasoning (1or 2 packs)
1 can of diced tomatoes
2 cans of corn
2 cans of pinto beans
2 cans of kidney beans
1 pack of dry hidden valley ranch dressing mix

brown ground beef with or without the taco seasoning. drain grease. then add all ingredients (adding water if needed....if you like more broth) and bring to a boil. pretty much once it's hot you're good to go. served with shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips. YUMMY

~~Rice Lasagna~~

1 pound lean ground beef or bulk pork sausage
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/4 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1 28- to 32-ounce jar spaghetti sauce
2 slightly beaten eggs
2 cups low-fat cream-style cottage cheese (about 16 ounces)
1 8-ounce package shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)
4 cups hot cooked rice
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1. In large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper until meat is brown. Drain off fat. Stir in spaghetti sauce; heat through.
2. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together the eggs, cottage cheese, and mozzarella cheese; set aside.
3. In 3-quart rectangular baking dish, layer half of the meat-sauce mixture, half of the cooked rice, and half of the cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree F oven about 50 minutes or until top is golden. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Makes 8 servings.

~~Just an UPDATE on my weight loss~~

I have been on a steady pace work out and watching what I eat and I have lost a total of 8lbs..I am so happy and excited..Please continue to pray that i can stick to this and continue to loose the weight..

~~My Kiddies~~~

Michael with his new glasses!!

The boys and Aubrey in the back ground..They were just leaving for school..They are doing very well..JJ made B honor roll and Aubrey and Michael almost made it but I am proud of all 3 of them.. I was asked to pray about being a Sub in the elementry classes..Boy I am a bit nervious I have to let them know on Monday..

Well need to do some things around the house..Have a BLESSED day!!!

~~Boys in there Basketball uniforms~~

JJ getting ready to play!!
Michael ready to play!!

~~Sick Sick~~

I have been sick since friday and I have not been able to workout..I feel like a tone of bricks are sitting on my chest..I have a Doc. apt today to see what is going on..I hope to get back to my workout either tomorrow or Wed. Please pray for me..Thank

~~Busy the last 2 days~~

Yesterday I tore threw my kids rooms..I started at 9am and didn't get done until noon..I was so tried of telling them to clean there rooms and I told them when they left for school they will come home to something different and boy did they ever..They came home and went into there rooms and said mom where is all my toys and things..I took everything out of there except there beds and dressers..I told them when they can keep there rooms clean they can earn some of there things back..Then I went thru the game room and did the same thing..They are unable to play the Wii or there play station2 until I can see a difference in them..

Today we had an eye apt for Michael and he has to get glasses he is near sighted..he got to pick out his own glasses and he should get them next week and I will take a picture of him and you all can see him..I think he looks really cute.. Started to snow and it is still coming down and my daughter is hoping there will be no school in the morning.. The boys on the other hand wants to go to school because they have there first basketball game and Proud Moma will be taking lots of pictures..

I am doing very well with my weight..I can feel my clothes getting looser and I can really see it in my face..I have been doing my gazelle and WATP's DvD and I am feeling alot better..

Have a BLESSED day!!!

~~Getting Back on track~~

I did 3 miles today and I almost gave up but I didn't..I did my WATP DvD and it felt really good..My Dh is helping me with a work out plan s o I get get it done..Yesterday I weighed in and I only lost 1lb and it was a little discouraging but I gave it to the Lord.. I have also been doing my gazelle along with the Dvd's..

~~Good Day everyone~~

I hope everyone had a wonderful new year..We had a service at our church and it was wonderful..We had 3 prechers and one of them was my hubby and he did a great job..
Kids started back to school today and it is a odd day to start back and they really didn't want to get up..LOL
I have been getting back on track with my work out again and I am hoping to at least loose about 30lbs..So pray for me..

Our vans heater went out and we need to get it fixed and pray that we can find a place that is not to expensive and also it wont be that expensive to fix..We sure need one with the weather we are having..