Soccer Soccer Soccer

I have spent most of my life going to soccer games. All of my brothers played while I was growing up, Josh played his whole life including playing on some teams while we have been married and all three of my boys play. I have to say while I wasn't all that into it when I was younger (sorry brothers), I absolutely LOVE to watch Josh and the boys play. It is so much fun to me and I hate to miss any of it.

This was a make up game and they had it in someones huge backyard. The boys loved it as there were lots of toys to play with.

Lincoln wasn't feeling good (still) during this game. He had a little fever and kept coughing. It is sad, but I love how much he snuggles when he is sick.

Palmer anxiously waiting to go back in. One of the mom's asked me which child was mine. I told her it was Palmer. She said "oh, the super star." Palmer definitely loves soccer, and is getting pretty good.

Just chillin' at half time.

Palmer's shoe was untied and his coach went over to help him. He let her know he knew how to tie his shoes. I didn't even know that! His play shoes are velcro! He just sat right down and tied them, surprise!

One of Palmer's goals. That is him in the white in the background.

Hunter was LOVING the rocket swing.

The often requested "super underdog."

Palmer always makes sure that his brothers are taken care of. At games he always asks for an extra treat for Lincoln and Hunter. He really is a sweetheart, but don't tell him I know.

The "Super Star" himself.

Palmer's Mother's Day Gift

Palmer brought this cute gift and card home from preschool today. It was wrapped so cute, but Palmer insisted that I unwrap it right then and there in the van. He was so proud of it.

All sorts of colors and shapes beans, pasta, even red hots! Pretty clever.

One of the things that I was the most sad about being done with Mrs. Utah is not being able to speak anymore. Luckily I still am getting asked to speak! I really love it! Tonight I spoke to a group of Young Women. It was a great experience.

Kristen and Kim (sisters). I really love the whole Adamson family. They are honestly one of the most talented families I know.

Nelsons Never Quit!

Tonight I was leaving for my speaking engagement (I had to first drop the kids off at my Mom's house), hurrying to get everything in the car and Palmer was searching for something outside the van door. Apparently he was looking for a piece from his camera he dropped. I kept saying "Palmer get in your seatbelt," and he kept searching. Finally I said in my very appropriate firm yet loud voice (okay I yelled) "Palmer just get in the car!" He did and sulked all of the way to Grandma's house. Later on that night, driving home after I picked them up Palmer said "Mom Nelsons never quit, and you told me to quit looking for my camera piece." I just had to laugh. We have told them a million times that "Nelsons never quit"-he listened!

Cinco de Mayo

So another holiday has come. I don't know that anyone celebrates it, but if it is a holiday-I celebrate it. I had all sorts of fun crafts to make for decorations and the kids ditched me! Usually they are dying to hang out with me! What gives? Since when were friends cooler than Mom, my life is seriously changing in a BAD way! By the way the picture above is the Mexican Battle of Puebla which is why we celebrate this day-who knew? The recipes are all from "The Essential Mormon Cookbook." This is such a good cookbook, one of my favs. I actually collect cookbooks...is that strange?

Sorry about the horrible photography, but this was so good! We had this dish for lunch.

Green Chilies and Eggs

1 (7 oz) can diced mild green chilies
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
12 eggs
1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream

Drain chilies. Combine with cheese. Place in a greased 9x13 inch pan. In a large bowl whisk together eggs and sour cream. Pour over top of chilies and cheese mixture. Bake at 350 F. for 30 minutes. Makes 10 servings. I halfed this recipe, so good!

Yummy taquitos! Kristen brought these and some delicious salsa. You make it with tomatoes, avacados, red onions, salt and lime juice. I don't know measurements...just until it tastes good and oh does it taste good.

My sweet mother-in-law and wonderful friend Kristen came to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us.

Chicken Enchiladas (so good!)

2 c chopped cooked chicken
1 c sour cream
1 (7 oz) can chppped green chilies
1 c chopped onions
2 TBS butter
1/2 tsp salt
4 c shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 flour tortillas
1 (15 oz) can mild enchilada sauce
Green onions to garnish, chopped

Combine chicken, sour cream, and green chilies. Set aside. In another pan saute onions in butter until golden. Add onion, salt, and 2 cup cheese to chicken mixture. Dip tortillas in enchilada sauce to softened (I didn't do this. I just poured it over the top at the end). Spoon about 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture into each tortilla. roll up and place close together in 2 greased 9s13-inch panes (5 enchiladas per pan0. (I actually put them all in the same pan). Cover with remaining shredded cheese (1 c per pan). Bake uncovered at 350 F. for 20 to 30 minutes. Garnish with chopped green onions. Make 10 enchiladas.


Spanish Rice

1 C minute rice
2 TBS butter
1/2 C diced onion
1/2 C diced green pepper
1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (10.5 oz) can consumme soup
1/4 tsp pepper

In a frying pan brown rice in butter. Add onion and green pepper; saute until tender. Add tomatoes, consomme, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, uncovered. Turn off heat. Leave pan on burner and cover with lid. Let stand for about 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed into rice. make 6 half-cup servings.


Frozen Lemon Pie

1 1/2 c grahm cracker crumbs
1/4 c butter, melted
1/2 gallon vanilla ice cram, softened
1 (8 oz) tub Cool Whip thawed to room temperature
6 oz (undiluted) lemonade frozen concentrate
Juice and zest from 1 lemon
1 lemon, sliced
mint leaves

Prepare a graham cracker crust by combing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Pat into a 9 or 10 inch greased pie plate to form a crust. Chill or freeze until firm. In a large bowl combine softened ice cream, whipped topping, lemonade concentrate, and the juice and zest of 1 lemon. Stir until blended. Pour over chilled pie crust. Freeze overnight or for several hours. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves. Makes 8 servings.

Palmer's Kindergarten Registration...sniff sniff

Today we registered Palmer for Kindergarten (yes another witty title). As we walked in he wouldn't hold my hand. I thought kids in Kindergarten still liked their parents...he informed me that is not cool to hold my hand. Oh well, yes I did feel like I was going to cry, but I didn't let Palmer see.

After registering we got a special tour by the principal herself. She was so nice. We got to see the Kindergarten room and playground toys, library, computer labs and more. Palmer was talking to everyone and so excited about everything. 

Palmer really liked this room! It is where the kids come to sing songs, watch movies and do fun things. They sea mural is so great!

Palmer got to play on the special Kindergarten toys. He thought that was pretty cool.

After the tour we went to McDonalds for ice cream.

Have to get a picture together, but nobody to take it. 

Pizza!

I have the cutest friend Lindsay. She was a contestant in the Mrs. Utah pageant and she did so well! She has started a blog all about fun things you can do with your kids. It is called "Finding Joy in the Journey Through Family Fun." I am always looking for fun ideas to do with my boys. Here is one of the things she had featured on her blog. I bought refrigerator biscuits for my crust, and the kids thought it was so fun. Thanks Lindsay!

I had lots of extra toppings so the boys could eat while they "topped". I told them at the beginning that they could eat as much as they wanted and they sat there shocked- and then went to town on the cheese.

All the goods.

The boys loved the idea of making their own Pizzas.

Here are our "creations."

"We have to wait how long until it's done?"

The eating part is the best part. Hunter just picked all of the toppings off.

De-Li-Cious.

Yum!

Later while Josh was at school the kids and I went to the fitness center to play in the "Fun Center". The boys ask me to go there nearly every day. Finally tonight we went and I let them play to their heart's content.

The "fun center" has this cute little road around the toys and the kids can ride these scooty things around it.

Poor Little Lincoln

Last Thursday we went to an allergist for Palmer and Lincoln to see why they get such horrible coughs in the winter time. It actually didn't shed a whole lot of light on it, but we did find out that Lincoln is allergic to grass (but as there is no grass in the winter, we are still baffled about these horrible winter coughs). This is strange since I haven't ever noticed anything different when he is around grass.

Last night around 4:00 am Lincoln woke up struggling to breath with a croupy cough. It baffled Josh and me as he hasn't even been sick! I was honestly so scared. We have heard over and over that he might have asthma. I have asthma so I was so much more worried when he was struggling. He kept saying "I have a wall in my throat". We did everything we could think of to get him breathing again, nebulizer, albuterol inhaler, humidifier, steamy bath, took him outside in the cold air and last but not least we have a prescription for an steroid since this isn't the first time that Lincoln has struggled breathing. Luckily this time (3 hours later) these things all worked and he began breathing again but is still struggling. I am so sad that Lincoln has to go through all of this. He was being so cute through the whole thing, finding stars for us while we were outside. I really hope he grows out of it because it isn't fun.

Sunday Dinner

We had the Palmer side of the family over for dinner tonight. We always love it when they come over. Uncle Mark is such a nut!

Hunter LOVES Michelle. When he found out that she was coming to dinner he came upstairs yelling "I get to sit by Michelle!" I asked him if he had a crush on her which he said "Yes," so cute. I asked him if we should tell her and yes said "yes," again. So we let her know. His feelings are now out in the open.

My boys absolutely love their uncles. They are so excited for Marky to go on his mission, but I don't think they realize that means he will leave them for 2 whole years!

What a handsome guy...

Cute and Crazy Hunter!

We played "Mad Gab" with the family. So much fun!