2021 Week in Photos #7

 Here's a look back at our week: 

Saturday - We went to my mom's and the boys went sledding!  We also enjoyed dinner and Darryl put her new snowblower together and had to make sure it worked! 

Sunday - Valentine's Day! 

The table before all the food :-) 

Yes, the cat.  Always has to be in the center of things HA!  (Don't worry, he was removed from the table as soon as the photo was done - naughty kitty . .. .but cute kitty HA!) 

Dinner was spaghetti with meat sauce or chicken alfredo along with salad and garlic bread.  We also had Valentine's cookies that I picked up from a local bakery.  

My special Valentine!  

Monday -  We had a Holiday!  Our on-line school takes Presidents Day off and since Josh and Nate are already weeks ahead, we took it off (some years, we are already behind so we treat it like a normal day).  I really enjoyed my day marking off some "to do" things and I spent hours scrapbooking! 

Tuesday - It was a snow day!  Actually, my kids had a virtual field trip to learn about Sue-The T-Rex.  It just so happened that it was a snow day for our friends too.  Everyone got to participate in the field trip.  The kids also spent a good hour or so outside playing in the HUGE piles of snow!  

This was the true total as the deck was completely cleared off prior to the storm - it was right about 6 inches of fresh snow. 

Wednesday - Darryl had a procedure at the hospital so he and I spent the day there and then got our favorite Tacos for a late lunch/early dinner before heading for home. 

Thursday - School . .. and haircuts.  

Friday - Wow this week end fast.  I squeezed in grocery shopping, cleaned up the house, and went to Tae Kwon Do with Nate.  

Weekly Menu - Darryl's birthday!

 It's time to celebrate the Big D!  It's Darryl's birthday so we will have what he wants :-) 

Friday - Eating out/eat in :-)  

Saturday - We are heading to Darryl's mom's house for the afternoon to celebrate Darryl's birthday! 

Sunday - Since we were out on Saturday, we are going to my mom's for dinner tonight :-) 

Monday - Darryl's birthday!  I asked him what he wanted and he said "not to celebrate" HA! but I told him that is NOT an option.  So he picked a favorite of Dill Shrimp Pasta.  I'll add some spaghetti sauce as an option for those that don't like shrimp :-)  Along with some good Garlic Bread and, of course, Carrot Cake for dessert! 

Tuesday - I finally found red enchilada sauce so I'm making our favorite Chicken Enchiladas! 

Wednesday - Chicken Noodle Soup and Rolls

Thursday - Ham and Cheese Quiche, Sausage Balls, and Fruit

2021 Week in Photos #6

 Here's a look back at our week! 

Saturday - We stayed home because it was snowy!  Actually, we went to my mom's for dinner (the advantage of living just a few miles away - the snow doesn't stop us!) and then I had a zoom call with my brothers and mom.  Otherwise, I did some scrapbooking and worked on some projects. 

Sunday - Superbowl!!  In case you didn't know, we love Football.  I didn't even go over board with snacks.  We had Mexican Dip and chips and cheese and crackers.  We actually ordered pizza for dinner and it was the best thing ever.  

We also had these great cupcakes!  Such a fun thing to have at our little party.  Now, if only the game had been a little more exciting! 

Ready for the game to begin!  Josh likes to make faces just as I'm clicking the button on the camera - then I don't notice until I post them or print them!! 

Monday - A school day - and we accomplished a lot!  Once our friends arrived from school, the kids went outside and played in the snow. 

Josh knocked this icicle off the house. 

Nate found his own :-) 

Tuesday - Darryl took the day off so he could drive Nate and I to Nate's doctor's appointment downtown - in the "big city"!  I don't mind the drive but I HATE the parking garage.  This particular one is underground, very tight and you have to park by a certain elevator or you'll end up in the wrong building!  Anyway, instead, Darryl dropped us off right at the door and he and Josh went to Starbucks for a coffee until we called to be picked up.  Nate's healthy - just a check-up for his asthma!  After the appointment, we got Taco's at our favorite place - do you know how hard it is to eat tacos in the car?  Well, it is HA!  There are pieces of cheese and lettuce everywhere! 

Wednesday - a full school day!  

Thursday - The boys had to finish up their seat work which included piano practice, AWANA sections, and few other small things while I went to a leadership team meeting.  My mom surprised with with lunch :-)  Then I went to the grocery store.  

Friday - Our week was done!  We got to sleep in a little.  :-)  Nate had Tae Kwon Do in the afternoon and I got set up for my Virtual Scrapbooking Weekend Crop! 

Well, because cats are cats - I set this book on the desk to take a photo of it.  Turned around from grabbing my camera and this is what I see HA! 

There was a mystery box for the weekend crop - getting set up for the big reveal zoom! 

And . . . .look who is now sitting on the box.  HA!  I love that cat! 

I took a photo of the blue book because . . .. Nate finished his first cursive book!  Nate has taken to cursive like a fish to water.  He loves to write in cursive!  This is something we do outside of school (seatwork) because I think it is important that they know how to at least read cursive.  Don't get me wrong, our school does teach it a little but they don't spend near enough time on it.  Nate is starting book 2 this next week. 

Josh and Nate made a Valentine to share with our homeschool co-op in our on-line Valentine's Day activity.  

Finally, here are a few samples of my scrapbook pages that I worked on for the challenge's within the weekend crop.  There were 6 challenges and I completed them all.  It allowed me to scrapbook my photos from January 2021!  Now, for the rest of the weekend I'm working on 2016 :-)  Time to get caught up! 

Weekly Menu - Valentine's Day Included

 February offers us lots of special days - Superbowl, Valentine's Day and Darryl's birthday!  I think that's a good thing or the shortest month of the year might feel like the longest!  

Friday - It's our eat out/eat in night.  Even with restaurants now open we are enjoying eating our take out at home!

Saturday - Dinner at my mom's :-) 

Sunday - it is Valentine's Day!  Dinner is:  Alfredo and Spaghetti, Cheese stuffed meatballs, Salad, Garlic Bread, Chocolate Covered Strawberries and maybe something else for dessert.  

Monday - Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Rolls, and a veggie

Tuesday - Spaghetti and Garlic Bread (Yes, again) 

Wednesday - Chicken Noodle Soup and Rolls

Thursday - Beef Tips and Noodles and Carrots (I saw an episode of Pioneer Woman where she cooked the carrots right with the beef tips so I'm going to try that!) 

2021 Week in Photos #5

 Welcome to another week of photos (or sometimes lack of photos HA!) 

Saturday - We had a quiet day at home.  I got some scrapbooking projects done and we went to my mom's for dinner and to play cards :-) 

Sunday - We were "snowed in" :-)  I love a good snow storm. 

We are very thankful for the snow blower - it was my dad's.  When my mom moved, it landed in our garage and we are not complaining!  

Monday -  It was a beautiful day.  We had a full day of school and accomplished a lot! 

Tuesday and Wednesday - School all day :-) 

Thursday - There was talk of a snow storm coming in on Thursday night so I decided to hit the grocery store on Thursday morning.  My mom invited us over for lunch when I dropped off her groceries and, as I was driving there, we learned that the schools were dismissing early!  It was a crazy day!  It was also the Princess' birthday so we got to celebrate her! 

Friday - What a wonderful day!  We got to sleep in, everyone was home (even Darryl!) due to the snow storm, our friends stayed home and we just hung out!  I got a lot of things done and loved watching the snow! 

So, the dog wouldn't go out.  HA!  Josh went outside and shoveled the deck and side walk.  Then, he shoveled paths for the dog - one so he can go under the trampoline and one so he can get onto the side patio.  The dog finally went out once he had a path! 

Josh was tired! 

Nate loves the swing set.  He also loved jumping into the snow. 

And sliding down into the snow drifts. 

And he also loved standing in the "snow throw"!! 

Nate also wanted to learn how to use the snow blower.  He did a few swipes.  It won't be long he will be big enough to do the whole driveway. 

Josh walking to shovel off the front porch.  See that path he is walking in?  Darryl snow blew that.  Why?  For the Amazon deliveries HA!  For real.  What?  I order things I forget at the store like Dramamine for my kid that gets car sick! The path actually goes all the way to the neighbors driveway so we have a path to get to their house if we need something :-)  

So I guess our week was school and snow! 

Weekly Menu - It's Superbowl time!

 We look forward to this weekends game all year but it's also sad to know football is done for another season!  We will have lots of good food to snack on though! 

We are getting hit with a big snowstorm!  I love storms especially when we can all be home together!  

Friday - Tonight is technically our eat out/eat in night but it will depend on the weather.  If the roads are clear enough, I'm sure we will pick something up otherwise I'll HAVE to cook at home HA! 

Saturday - Dinner at my mom's

Sunday - Superbowl!  When it was just Darryl and I, I made snacks and we just ate snacks throughout the day.  In the evening I'd cook some hot things but really, we just grazed.  Kids don't graze so much HA!  They like food.  So, here's the plan.  Lunch: Chili along with Spaghetti and some snacks like cheese and crackers, fruit and dip, and tortilla chips and Mexican Dip.  Dinner:  Well, we have to order some pizzas and Cupcakes for dessert.  

Monday - Leftovers.  For real.  I also make way more food then is needed so we will just have leftovers.  

Tuesday - Stuffed Shells and Garlic Bread 

Wednesday -  Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, corn, and crescents

Thursday -  Swiss Chicken (Josh's favorite), Stuffing, and Green Beans 

What we are eating - Breakfast Enchiladas

 

I really love breakfast foods so when I came across this recipe for Breakfast Enchiladas I just couldn't resist trying it.  I was actually prepared to not like it thinking that it would have a weird texture BUT it was super good.  It is a recipe I will make again AND because you can make it the night before, it would be great for a holiday or even a Saturday morning brunch.  

You can find the recipe HERE 

A couple of things:

1) I cut the recipe in half because I knew my kids wouldn't eat it.  It worked perfectly.  I did use the bigger tortillas so they fit perfectly in my 8x8 pan. 

2) The store had no bacon bits and I did not buy bacon.  I didn't miss it (and I love bacon!).  I just sprinkle the last of the sausage on top :-)