Weekly Menu

 We are coming up on Joshua's birthday week so he picked out a week of his favorites.  

Friday - One of our favorites is the Crock Pot Fajitas.  I love them on busy days because the longer they cook they better they are so cooking them on a co-op day is perfect!  We will have a salad with it too along with chips and salsa

Saturday - Darryl and I are making a quick trip to see his dad as he is recovering from surgery so we will be gone part of the day.  Then for dinner tonight we, along with my mom, are heading to a friends house who is hosting their annual BBQ cook out.  

Sunday - We are headed to see my Brother and Sister-in-law share about their ministry at their sending church so my crock pot is getting good use this weekend!  I'm going to have Chili cooking for when we get home.  

Monday - This is where Joshua's week of meals begins!  He gave me what he wanted and I get to add the rest.  I'll put his request in bold.  Ham and Cheese Quiche, Ricotta Pancakes, and Overnight Coffee Cake

Tuesday - Amish Breakfast Casserole and  after school banana bread

Wednesday - Sausage Balls and Homemade Waffles

Thursday - Pork Chops and Cheesy Potatoes along with a salad

 . .. normally I end my menu here but I'm going to finish up Josh's Birthday week list

Friday - We are heading to my mom's to have a birthday dinner with my brother Kel and sister-in-law Deb for Joshua.  

Saturday - Our Youth group has an activity on the day of Joshua's birthday!  AND Joshua wants to participate!  So, Darryl and I actually get to have a date night.  

Sunday - Dr. Pepper Meatballs and Chili Cheese Dip

Monday - Homemade Pizza and Salad 

I think he did a pretty good job planning a week of meals! 

Weekly Worship - Jason Crabb - Good Morning Mercy (Official Lyric Video)

A few weeks back we heard this song on the way to our Co-Op.  I love up beat songs in the morning that get us moving! 

Our Week in Photos

 Our weeks are starting to slow down a little but we are still enjoying as much as we can! 

This past weekend I got to enjoy some fun.  First, my mom and I attending a ladies event at a local church.  The speaker was a great story teller and presented a great gospel message.  Then, that evening Darryl and I attended my choir banquet.  It was a great night with wonderful food, good company and a fun program.  No photos though :-)  

This week both Joshua and Nate had their "well child" visits. I schedule them on separate days so that I can spend a little one-on-one time with each of them. 

After Joshua's appointment he got to pick lunch.  He picked a frozen drink from Starbucks and B.C. Pizza and their buffet.  This is the best photo he would give me HA! 

After Nate's appointment he also got to pick lunch too and he picked McDonald's.  We enjoyed some good laughs and conversation :-) 

We also fit in as much school as we could this week before our wonderful day at our Co-Op on Friday. 

Finally we ended our Friday night with an unplanned trip to the movie theatre for pop corn!  We were watching a movie where the characters were, well, watching a movie and eating popcorn and I said, "Hey, I want popcorn!" HA!  Sometimes living in a small town with an old movie theatre has its benefits. 

It was really a great week.  :-)  

Weekly Menu

 Sorry for the lack of posts the past month or so.  We hit the ground running in September and I am just now "coming up for air" as things slow down and our schedule kind of locks into place.  Plus we are approaching "No November" (we did this last year) which means we/I start to say no to things!  We slow way down, stay home, and kind of snuggle in for the cooler weather and school days.  It also means more and more eating at home.  We had a few weeks in September that were so busy that we ate on the run many days instead of eating at home.  

Anyway, here is the plan for the coming week

Friday - I have some leftover Chili in the freezer from a few weeks ago that I'm going to use for dinner tonight (keeping it easy on a Friday).  I also have some cornbread to make so that all sounds yummy for what is suppose to be a super cool day! 

Saturday - Darryl and I can't get away like we did last year for a week but we can sneak off for the day :-)  Joshua and Nate will be enjoying some time with Nana.  (Thanks Nana!)

Sunday - I am shifting into using my crock pot on Sundays again as we like being able to eat when we get home from church.  This week is Sloppy Joes and Bob Evans Mac and Cheese.  

Monday - Using up some leftovers - Lasagna and Garlic Bread (by leftovers I mean I have a half a box of lasagna noodles, an almost full container of ricotta cheese that we only used a few spoonfuls out of to go with a soup last week, and half of a jar of pasta sauce that I can doctor up with some ground beef and tomato soup to create a pan of lasagna HA!)  This is creativity at it's best and, with the rising cost of groceries, it is important to use the things we have! 

Tuesday - I have a Mom's Night Out with our Co-Op so I'll be eating there.  There is leftover chicken w/salsa from last week that I froze so the guys could use it again this week for dinner.  

Wednesday - It's youth group night!  My guys eat at Youth Group; I grab something while waiting for them and Darryl's on his own! 

Thursday - Filipino Adobo Chicken, Broccoli and Rice Casserole, and Yeast Rolls

Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave - "God Is In The Story" (Official Lyric V...

Our Week in Photos

 We did a lot this past week and I did not get photos of everything!! 

On Saturday I had a concert with the choir I participate in (this is my 10th year!).  It was a great night but I forgot to ask my photographer (Nate) to snap a few photos during the concert!!.  Then on Sunday we took Nate to my in-laws to stay for a few days and . .. again . . .I took no photos!  

Monday - my mom, Joshua, and I went back to where I grew up for a funeral.  We took time to stop at my dad's spot before heading to the church for the service.  It was a great service celebrating the amazing life of a long time friend.  I enjoyed seeing people I haven't see in a few years and catching up with friends. 

On Tuesday Joshua and I had a quiet day at home.  On Wednesday I took my mom into town for an eye appointment.  We laughed because the appointment lasted all of about 30 seconds (ok maybe a minute HA).  

On Thursday we had a field trip for Connections Academy.  It was the first in person field trip since Spring of 2020 so it was great to be together again. 

This is Nate's third grade teacher and she is one of his favorites. 

This is Nate's homeroom online teacher this year - Mrs. Jones - she is wonderful AND loves football! 

They dragged me through a corn maze (I detest corn mazes HA!) 

Our group photo - we are down in the left had bottom "corner" of the apple. 

Finally, Friday we had our second week of our Co-Op and it was great! 

Nate loves the songs!  He is so enthusiastic about just life.  If you look closely, Joshua is standing in the back with a few of the other teens who like to NOT be the center of attention!  

In my Joyful Teen class we did a photo scavenger hunt and there are just a few samples of the photos the boys took.  They had a blast and were super creative.  

All in all it was a great week.  

Weekly Menu

 And here it is October.  How did that happen?  I'm not really ready for the rush of holidays/birthdays truth be told.  I like to try and remember to breath, step back, and not over commit over the coming months.  I was just telling my guys how much I look forward to the cold days of winter where we get to snuggle in at home, do school, and just be together.  I love watching the snow fall outside and know that we get to hang out together.  I know, I'm crazy. HA!  

Here's the plan for this week

Friday -  Enchiladas and Salad

Saturday - I have a Choir Banquet that Darryl and I going to go to while my guys will eat at home.

Sunday - A potluck at church.  

Monday - Amish Baked Chicken, Amish Noodles, and Green Beans

Tuesday - Tacos - Tuesday nights are busy with lessons so I try to keep dinner simple and easy. 

Wednesday - Pork Chops, Cheesy Potatoes and Asparagus

Thursday - Beef, Tomato and Pasta soup along with French Bread