Weekly Menu

 Our week took a little turn this week as Darryl's dad ended up in the hospital on Monday with an unplanned surgery on Tuesday.  Darryl has spent every evening this week at the hospital and is now at his dads for a few days.  That just means I have some carry-over meals this week which makes planning easier!  

Friday - It's going to just be Joshua and I tonight as Nate has a birthday party.  I'm sure we will pick something up for dinner that is easy :-) 

Saturday - The plan is dinner at my moms unless I need to make a run to my Father-in-Laws on Saturday afternoon 

Sunday - Baked Tacos and Salad.  Something easy for after church but it's also super tasty!

Monday - Chicken Alfredo and Garlic Bread

Tuesday - Chicken and Dumplings 

Wednesday - Darryl and I will be eating at my mom's as she has her second surgery today. 

Thursday - Chicken Noodle Soup using the leftovers from Tuesday. 

Our Week in Photos

Here's a look back at our week: 

We started our week with Joshua's birthday on Saturday.  His choice for the day was to stay home and do nothing so that is exactly what we did.  He got to sleep in, play online with his friends, and we ordered Domino's Pizza for dinner.  It was exactly what he wanted and he really enjoyed his day. 

Then on Sunday we actually celebrated Josh with Sunday dinner, gifts and dessert! 

On Monday we started our day with haircuts.  We managed to squeeze in some school in the afternoon before Darryl, Joshua and Nate headed to a local high school to watch a friend march in a band exhibition.  

Tuesday was filled with some Community Service.  Nate was able to work with some friends putting together Homeless Kits for a local group. 

On Wednesday I went with my mom as she had eye surgery.  Joshua and Nate headed to a friends house so they could do all their things (piano, Youth Group and more!) . 

I was able to get a treat while my mom was in surgery and got Panara bread for breakfast.  It was amazingly good! 

I got to hang out at my mom's Wednesday and Thursday and train her in-home nurse, Molly LOL  :-)  Really, my mom did great and other then not really being able to drive until her next eye is done, she almost like new!  

Thursday night Joshua and Nate worked at the community dinner again.  

Finally, our Friday included our Co-Op which is the highlight of the week! 

There is a look back at our week! 

Weekly Menu

 And just like that we are sneaking into November.  We've had some beautiful weather - it's been a near perfect fall actually.  This next week is a little quieter, which is a good thing.  

Friday - We are doing simple dinner - BBQ that I just throw in the microwave along with Bob Evans Mac and Cheese and a Salad.  

Saturday - Dinner at my mom's.  Despite her recent eye surgery she is still hosting dinner ;-) 

Sunday- We are headed to a Family Reunion where dinner is provided. 

Monday - I'm taking Nate to a youth activity so Darryl and Joshua will get to have left over Chili.  

Tuesday - Baked Tacos and Salad

Wednesday - Chicken Alfredo, Salad, and Garlic Bread

Thursday - Chicken Pot Pie Crescent Braid and Salad.

Our Week in Photos

 We had a busy week but I don't have a lot of photos!  

On Saturday Darryl and I went to see his dad who had surgery a few days prior.  While we were gone, Nate spent the afternoon with a friend.  Once we got home, we all went to a cook out/bon fire at a friends house.  The food was amazing and it was nice seeing a few people we had not seen in quite a long time. 

Sunday we headed into Grand Rapids to a church where my brother and sister-in-law, Kel and Deb, were sharing a short update on their mission. 

Then on Sunday night Joshua and Nate worked with their youth group to built 50 bikes for a local charity. 

Monday was filled with a leadership meeting and then choir practice.  

On Tuesday we started out with school.  In the afternoon Nate's friend Monty came over.

On Tuesday eventing Joshua had Drum lessons followed by Nate's guitar lesson! 

Wednesday - we again started with school before heading to Piano Lessons.

At least my view is pretty while I sit in the car of an hour during lessons :-) 

Thursday I spent a lot of time trying to "fix things".  I had to run our car  to the shop and then ended up with a loaner to get home because it kept stalling in the lot!  That was followed by issues with Nate's school computer - so much so that they are sending us a new one.  

Finally - Friday! 

We had a great morning at Friday School.  This is my Joyful class - they are a lot of fun! 

Today is also the last day that this guy will be 13!  (He turns 14 on the 22nd) 

We ended our day at my moms.  First, my brother Kel and I went to get coffee together.  Then we enjoyed dinner at my mom's along with a game.  Then it was time to stay goodbye for another year.  I always hate saying Goodbye!  

Weekly Menu - Finishing up Joshua's birthday "week"

 I shared last week somethings Joshua had planned so this will be a little bit of a repeat. 

Friday - We are heading to my mom's to have dinner with my brother and sister-in-law.  It is "kinda" for Joshua's birthday but not really.  

Saturday - My guys were supposed to have a youth event all day but it got moved to next week.  Instead Joshua has asked to stay home all day and have homemade pizza for dinner. 

Sunday - This is the day we are actually celebrating Joshua - he wanted it all on Sunday the day "after" his birthday.  So it is Dr. Pepper Meatballs, Chili Cheese Dip and Fruit and Dip.   He wants a 3 berry crisp for his birthday dessert. 

Monday - I'm waiting on Joshua to tell me the last thing he wants for his Birthday Week (since we moved the Pizza to Sunday)

Tuesday - Turkey and Bean Nachos and Salad

Wednesday - Joshua and Nate will be at Youth Group.  My mom has eye surgery today so Darryl and I will eat dinner with her. 

Thursday - Joshua and Nate are working at a Community Dinner again so I will eat dinner there when I pick them up. 

Weekly Worship - Steven Curtis Chapman - Don't Lose Heart

Steven Curtis Chapman never disappoints! 

Our Week in Photos

 We had a super busy week!  Lots of fun things but a lot of non-stop days too.  

On Saturday, Darryl and I took for the day.  We love to head to the Lakeshore and then just drive and find fun things to see along the way.  Saturday did not disappoint! 

We started our day at our favorite place for brunch - Wolfgangs.  They serve such amazing food!  

We then proceeded to travel along the lake shore to a light house and then further north where we got to catch an amazing sunset before grabbing burgers for dinner. 

Monday and Tuesday were busy days with school and a mom's night out event with my homeschool Co-Op.  

Wednesday we started our day at a local charity called Manna's Market where we did community service.  Well, technically Nate has to get 12 hours of community service towards his black belt in TeaKwonDo so Josh and I went with him to help. 

After we were done we headed to McDonald's for lunch and to kill a little time before piano lessons.  My guys are a ton of fun and I'm so thankful for such great guys to hang out with! 

On Thursday we had a field trip with our Co-Op to a farm market.  Joshua decided to sit this one out (I get it, sometimes the teens start to out grow some of these activities).  We did have our friends with us though as they did not have school.  Nate loves people and loves doing all things that included people HA! 

Joshua enjoyed time at home doing his new favorite past time - knitting.  He's in his third semester of knitting at our co-op and he has found his groove!  It's so neat to see kids (teens) sitting around at our Friday School campus day knitting! 

Finally, we had our Co-Op on Friday and it was a great day! 

That's our week in a nutshell!