Wow! Where has August gone??!!

So, I'm sitting here making out my schedule for homeschooling, sports and just plain housekeeping...and I cannot believe that August is almost over already!!! Where has it gone? Soon, the leaves will be changing colors and the temps will be cooler, and we'll be apple picking and pie baking! Oooh, how I LOVE Autumn!!! I thoroughly enjoy the crisp cool air, the crunchy leaves underfoot, and the fact that I can finally bake without the house heating up and "baking" us!! Grand Junction has tons of fruit stands and "pick your own" orchards. We will be taking advantage of the fact that the kids are HOME, by going to one and filling up on apples. We've been blessed at second-run peaches (all free!). I tried my hand at peach freezer jam. Kinda runny, but oh so yummy! My kids raved! Then a good friend of mine that I work with gave me some "beet jelly"....oh my gosh! It was sooooo delicious. Sounds gross, but I told her I'd BUY from her, if she ever made enough to sell!! Even Jaron loved it! (Gotta get that recipe!) I think this year, I'll invest in some canning equipment. I already have some jars that I just bought for jelly....they're way too big for it. But would be awesome for jarring up apple sauce. Yum!!! I just cannot wait!

Things here are busy as usual. Been trying to get my curriculum down (as in, decided on!!) and bought. Who knew that curriculum could cost so much! OUCH! I did NOT look at the prices before deciding to HS. But I'm so happy the kids will be home with me. I miss them when they are at school. I cannot wait to enjoy every minute with them...and watch them grow. :0)

So far soccer has been awesome! We haven't actually played a game yet, but both the kids are really doing well in their practices. Jaron's boss even sponsored our team!! They are paying for new uniforms for all the players!!! What a blessing!!! Trevor is doing extremely well, considering he has NEVER played before. He catches on so quickly....it even surprised Coach! Megan is really hustling this year. We may get her to "2 1/2 gear" this season!!! hahaha. Even the team Mom was impressed by how well she's doing. She's way more aggressive (in a good way).

Well, that's about all that's happening in the Schu' household. Busy with sports, school and work...as usual. Will keep you all posted on any new news!

Hugs and Blessings to all!

Love,
Elysia