Life

While I was in Texas for spring break I had a lot of yummy food! I had a really good chop salad and was inspired to make one when I got home! So Jordan and I made a salad! We used our imaginations to pick out what we wanted on it. We picked out everything that we liked on a salad and thought would taste good! Then we used a light Italian! It was yummy! :)

Ingredients:

1 bag of salad

tomatoes

bacon

avocados

hard boiled eggs

green peppers

sunflower seeds (with out the shell)

feta cheese

cucumbers

Right before I went on spring break we had state for Special Olympics basketball! My team got 4th place but all that really mattered is that everyone had fun! That weekend I also learned that I was going to be the head track coach for the Special Olympics of Fargo! I am very excited about this! The athletes on the track team are very hard workers and I am excited to see what is in our future as a team at state!

For Christmas Jordan got me tickets to see John Mayer, because he knew that John Mayer is my favorite! And we had not even been dating that long. On April 8th Jordan and I went to see John at the Fargodome! We had a blast! We had really good seats! I am not a concert person but this was the best concert I have ever been too!! :)

Jordan and I at the concert :)

Life is Simple

This past weekend I had special olympics state for handball! Instead of being a coach I was a partner. So I got to play with them! My team ended up getting 4th place! It didn't matter what place we got just that we got a ribbon or medal! It was such a fun time, the only downfall was that is was 4 1/2 to 5 hours away, in Bottineau, North Dakota. The perfect example of a small town.

The next we have is basketball and that starts tomorrow! I'm very excited for that to start! I will be coaching a more experienced Higher functioning team!!! Here is a picture of my handball team! :)

On Saturday night my boyfriend (Jordan) and I made this recipe! And it was delicious!!

I got it from taste of home.com!

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
• 4 teaspoons canola oil
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 6 slices ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons sliced green onion

Directions

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, cornstarch, garlic salt and cumin. In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and water. Flatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness; dip into egg mixture, then place in the bag and shake to coat.
• In a large skillet, heat oil. Cook chicken for 4 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear. Top with cheese and avocado; cover and cook until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and onion. Yield: 2 servings.

We are really into trying new recipes! If you have something we should try, let me know!! So if you like avocados I definitely recommend this recipe!

God bless,

Aimee

Life

Sorry I haven't updated in a while. I have been soo busy. But here is an update on my life! For starters my roommates and I were biker chicks or hells angels wives for halloween. And we had the time of our lives, went on a party bus with about 40 other people. We just lived it up! We have all grown so much this year. We are truly learning what it is like to be adults and yet have fun at the same time. I could not imagine my life without these girls. There is never a dull moment in our apartment. We are always laughing and having a good time. I thank God everyday for them. They are my best friends and always will be.

I recently helped my roommate Jessica with 2 fashion shows at the church we go to. The basis of the shows were self image and self confidence. Jessica told me I had to help her because I am one of the few people she knows who have confidence in myself and I carry myself very well. The first fashion show was with girls who were in 5th through 8th grade. And I love this age so it was a lot of fun for me. I liked the fact that they were asking me questions and were interested in who I am, the best part was helping them become more confidence in themselves. They were also asking me questions like, "are you a model", "do you do runway", and one asked Jessica if she was on a TV show. We had some good laughs after we left and were recapping the night. I also found it interesting listening to their dreams and what they wanted to be when they grow up. They were not very realistic. And many of them said models. I just wanted to say, you just wait and see that when you get older it is not all that it is cracked up to be. They are so innocent and have a lot of living to do.

Saturday night we had a group of older girls and they were in high school. They were a lot easier to work with and had a lot of fun! The concept of these fashion shows was to show these girls that you don't have to dress revealing or expose too much to be pretty. And that your body is God's creation and you should treat it with respect. It has amazed me from what I have seen while at college. It has really opened my eyes to the "real world". Not only in dress but in other peoples actions. It makes me think, what would your parents say if they knew you were acting like this or even dressing like this. But in some cases the parents don't care. So I have come to realize that not everyone is as fortunate as I am and doesn't have the up bringing I have had. There is so much more in my life that I can't wait to experience and I am excited for what the future and God have in store for me!

I just want to thank my mom and dad for making me who I am! Love you both so much!!

God Bless and have a wonderful Thanksgiving :)

-just keep livin-

Be a Fan

A couple of weeks ago I received a letter from the Special Olympics congratulating me for being nominated for an award. The award I was nominated for is called Youth service Award. It is an award that is given to the most outstanding volunteer/coach ages 21 and younger, for being dedicated to the athletes and the mission of special olympics. There were 2 other coaches up for the award but unfortunately I did not get it. The boy who won had been volunteering for a lot longer than Me.

I was just honored to me nominated after one year! Coaching special olympics has a huge impact on my life and is the highlight of my day. I cannot wait for team handball to start and then I will coach basketball! I am so excited words cannot explain.

Here is a picture of me and one of my favorite athletes; Jenni!!

Jessica was my date for the banquet and it gave her an insight of what the special olympics truly means to me. She said she had a great time and now knows why I love it so much.

Back to School

What a summer... Kind've glad its over but not really ready for school. I had a wonderful summer at home! Working and hanging out with my mom and dad! :) I also turned 21 this summer. And it was great to have my WHOLE family to celebrate with me! I couldn't have asked for a better birthday and family.

I already have 2 days of school under my belt and it feels great! I can already tell it is going to be a great year! I would love for you to continue your prayers for me!

God Bless,

Aimee

Summer Update

I have been working a lot! Which is great! I love my job!! It has been a great summer! Spending time with family and friends!

Over the 4th of July weekend I went to my first and hopefully not my last street dance! It was so great to spend time with my 2 best friends! My roommates! We have all been through a lot together and I don't know where we would be without each other! I think I can say this for all of us that we are looking forward for school to start. I thank God everyday for blessing me with such great roommates! They have helped me with so much this summer! I do love the small town life (for a while)!

This summer I have grown and become a stronger person. I have grown a lot in my faith. And I have become closer to my family. I guess you could say this summer has been a "growing" summer. I am having the time of my life! "Just livin" as I like to call it!

Start of Summer '09!

Thank you for all of your prayers! God works wonders! I am so excited about how well I have done in school and my hard work payed off!!!
So far this summer has been relaxing, I have been working on my Tan, :) reading (I know shocking right, just started my 3rd book of the summer) I have been to a few Twins games, and started working. My actual work does not start until Monday June 15th.

My mom and I went to visit Katie and Bret in IOWA!! We had a blast! I went to kindergarten and I forgot how much hard work it is. I was exhausted by the end of the day! Here is a picture of me and my favorite kid!We had a blast, and all day I had kids calling me Mrs. Euken! I said no Mrs. Euken is over there! We also got to see baby Reese! She is adorable! And is going to be a heartbreaker! I can't wait to see her again. I have never been to the University of Iowa Campus, but now I can say I have. GO CYCLONES!

After many conversations with my parents and many observations I have come to the conclusion that people are stupid, and we made a new version to a song. It goes "God is great, Beer is good, and people are stupid. Ha it is just a little insight to what my summer/ school year has been like. I am living at home with my mom and dad. I am loving every minute of it and I wouldn't have it any other way. I am so thankful for them and the love they have for me!

Recently Kyle and I practiced our tennis skills, lets just say we (I) was a little rusty. But we played the "Aimee way" and thats when Aimee Lynn always wins! (and I get to make all the rules) Kyle didn't like that version too much. But we have been enjoying eachothers company so far this summer!!I'm excited to see what God has in store for me for the rest of the summer!

God Bless!