CROSS-COUNTRY ENDS!

This has been such a fun season. I'm so thankful to Cissy (thanks Cissy) for letting me know just what a great sport cross-country is at Grassland Middle. In her words, "It is a no cut sport, at the beginning of the school year, gets them involved with team sports right away, they get a uniform, the meets have a nice buzz, and you are done by October 1st! Love that!!! It has been really fun, Andrew did very well, and it has boosted his confidence........and the muscles in his legs! Now he has informed me that he wants the arm muscles to match. Oh boy, here we go.............

Tonight I am sharing the kids hands down, number one favorite soup. It makes a ton, freezes well, and goes further when served over rice (Arla taught me that one.....thanks Arla). Enjoy!! J

TACO SOUP

1 lb ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 pkgs taco seasoning
2 pkgs Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning and salad dressing mix
1 can pinto beans
1 can black beans
1 can kidney beans
2 cans shoepeg corn (small cans)
1 can Ro-Tel original
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups water

Brown beef and onion. Drain if desired. Stir in all seasoning packages. Add remaining ingredients, without draining canned items. Stir and heat. I think it is better the second day. Serve with shredded cheese, sour cream, and tortilla chips. May serve over rice as well. Perfect for Fall/Winter nights!!!