Quick posts for the weekend.

Saturday, Mom and I found time to snag pedicures. She got really into having her feet fixed up while I was in high school, and for a long time I was her pedicure buddy. We'd go after school, once we ran through the grocery store or during my little brothers' soccer practice. It was nice time together, and our toes did always look pretty afterwards! Once in a while, when I'm in town, we find time to go together. It was a pretty busy weekend, but we managed to find time! (Bonus: hot orange polish. Summer isn't over yet, even if it is cool and rainy.)

Sunday brought the whole family (significant others included) out to the soccer fields. We did a lot of business, shut down a few troublemakers, dissected a few referees, ate tacos, and generally had a good day together. Extra bonus: A.'s parents invited me over for dinner, and since he had obligingly spent the afternoon with us, I had no choice to oblige back! (Plus, his dad is a phenomenal cook.)
The rest of the family is fresh off a vacation at the beach, and brought new recipes back with them. One of my favorites?

The "Bama Breeze". The recipe at this page is the original, and includes a few extra ingredients, but I enjoyed it quite a bit with just vodka, a splash of soda, & cranberry juice. Making it virgin takes none of the fun away, I promise!