Weekly Menu

 You would think that, sense we are snowed in, I would be on top of my blog posts but I'm not.  Plus our plans were shifting almost by the hour Thursday and Friday so I wasn't even sure which way was up!  BUT now we have enjoyed a wonderfully snowed in Saturday and will be home again on Sunday. Everything either got cancelled this weekend or we choose to stay home due to the nasty roads.  This is the biggest, longest winter storm I've seen in years.  Sunday it is supposed to finally clear with a warm up coming this week which means it will all melt!  On top of that - it's Thanksgiving week in case you didn't know HA!

Since I'm just posting this I'll just start with Sunday

Sunday - Dr. Pepper Meatballs and Chili Cheese Dip

Monday - Amish Chicken and Noodles and zucchini

Tuesday - Shrimp and Grits and Salad

Wednesday - Chicken Pot Pie Braid and Salad

Thursday - Thanksgiving Dinner at my moms!  

Weekly Menu

 I showed Darryl the calendar the other day and said, "Look - one more week and then there is nothing" HA!  Really though, it is true.  This past week was a little more full but looking ahead into next week - there is next to nothing!  We've been enjoying a wonderful fall though - the weather has been near perfect so I'm not complaining about any of it!  As is typical for the mid-west - the weather will change soon and when it does, we will love to stay home and do school (ok, maybe the kids don't love doing school but it is "easier" to do school when it is cold and nasty out!)  We've also got to rein in the menu planning/eating out.  It's been a busy few weeks with lots of unexpected things so it has been hard to stick to the plan. 

Here's the plan for the coming week:

Friday - I have a Sunday School Party to go to so Darryl will pull together chicken nuggets and french fries for dinner :-)  

Saturday - I think we are getting back into a routine and will have dinner at my mom's.  This will be nice as I'm attending a Leadership Conference for Homeschool Leaders on Saturday during the day so not having to plan dinner is great! 

Sunday - Chili 5 Way.  I love that I can prep this on Saturday, toss everything in the crock on Sunday morning and eat dinner almost as soon as we walk in the door.  I'll have Spaghetti, Cheese, Sour Cream and maybe some onions for the "5th" way.  And maybe some Fritos because they go great with Chili. 

Monday - Shrimp and Grits and Caesar Salad.  I found another recipe in one of my Pioneer Woman Recipe Books I want to try.  It's been a while since we've had Shrimp and Grits too! 

Tuesday - Turkey and Bean Nachos - we just love this recipe and it is so quick and easy on a busy night of lessons

Wednesday - "Ladd's Favorite Pasta" - it is another recipe I've been wanting to try from a Pioneer Woman Cookbook.  I'll add a salad and garlic bread to round it all out. 

Thursday - Slow Cook Zuppa Tuscana Soup and French Bread

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.