2021 Week in photos #26

 Here's a little look back at our week! 

Saturday - WE went to my mother-in-laws for the day. 

We started out our day with a treat - breakfast from McDonald's.  It's been a long time since we have treated ourselves to breakfast! 

My in-laws live on a lake so it's always fun to hang out at the lake for the day.  There were lots of games - giant checkers started the afternoon. 

After dinner, Grandpa taught Nate how to play Cribbage. 

Darryl, his mom, and Josh played Scrabble.  What did I do?  Tried not to fall asleep - talk about boring games HA!  

My mother-in-law attracted a Dragon Fly :-) 

Sunday - We visited a new church and had lunch with my mom before Nate headed to VBS. 

On Monday, Josh and Nate got haircuts, we had a fun outing to Taco Bell for lunch and then we met my good friend for Ice Cream before their family heads back to Florida 

Josh had to show he was taller than my friend Jessica :-) 

Tuesday - We had a quiet day at home and worked on the Trampoline

Wednesday - It was our anniversary so I took off for the day! 

My black eyed susans look amazing!  These are probably my favorite summer flower so I love seeing this area in my yard doing so well! 

My first stop was Panera Break for a cup of soup and some bagels to take home for breakfast the rest of the week. 

My second stop was Target where I also got a Starbucks.  From there I went to Hobby Lobby and Baker Bookhouse before meeting Darryl for dinner at Red Lobster!  It was a nice afternoon and fun meeting the big D for dinner!! 

Nate also attending another VBS with a friend. 

I love my lion.  I've always wanted a lion statue - this guy was at Menards and I have watched him all summer sitting on the shelf every time I went in to pick stuff up.  Well, I got some "Menards Money" (refunds from Menards) and decided if he was still there, I was getting him!!!  

Nate and his friend at VBS :-) 

Thursday - We visited Mooville and had dinner with my brother Kel and sister-in-law Deb. 

Our fun little picnic :-) 

Josh killed a fly and wanted to share his skill.  

For dinner, we got BBQ from the local food truck and Josh and Nate got McDonald's.  Josh's double cheeseburger was just a little smooshed HA! 

Friday - TKD, Coffee with my brother and dinner and games at my mom.

Nate got to spare today.  It's not his favorite thing but I'm proud of him for trying hard. 

Coffee time :-) 

Darryl cooked the steaks for dinner with my mom, Kel, and Deb.  After dinner we enjoyed a great zoom call with Ken and Jeff followed by a game of Exploding Kittens!  

So yes, it was a great, busy week.  And yes, I'll probably re-share a few photos on my Summer Fun post but that's ok because I just wanted to share the fun we all had this week!  

Weekly Menu

 My brother and sister-in-law, Kel and Deb, are here for a few days wo we are enjoying time with them.  Plus Darryl and I are taking off for a day for our anniversary.  Otherwise this coming week is pretty quiet! 

Friday - Dinner at my mom's with Kel and Deb. 

Saturday - Darryl and I are gone for the day :-) 

Sunday - Stuffed Shells, Green Beans and garlic bread

Monday - Burgers on the grill, macaroni salad, and corn on the cob

Tuesday - Chick Fil Lay nuggets and fries

Wednesday - Pork Chops, Mac and Cheese and Broccoli

Thursday - Sausage and Egg McMaster Muffins and tator tots 

Summer fun - Week 7

 

And just like that July is done.  July is the only "complete" month of summer meaning it is the only month where our extra people aren't in school part of the month.  Actually they only have a couple more weeks before the return to school.  We don't return until mid-September so we still have a bit!!  

This past week was super hot.  We struck around home a bit more and I had them finish up their pinwheels and work on some other art projects I had picked up at the beginning of the summer.  

Monday - We went to Pizza Hut for lunch to use their reading certificates they earned from the library. Then we went swimming at my friends pool.  The weather was finally hot enough and there was no rain!  

Tuesday - It was another perfect pool day so we headed back to our friends house for the afternoon. 

Wednesday - Today was the final day for the elementary Library program which was Ice Cream! 

Thursday - Today was the final day for the "teen" Library program.

Friday - TKD 

Weekly Worship - God of Revival - Bethel Music, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson

I have not been truly moved or inspired by any songs over the past few weeks but someone shared this one so I thought I would share it as well. 

2021 Week in Photos #25

 It's been pretty quiet here lately.  My brother Ken was here through last Saturday but this week we just kind of hung out.  Here are a few snap shots of our super exciting week. 

This is how exciting our week was ---- I took photos of my dog for like an hour one night just playing with my camera HA!  He's just so cute!!!  

And . .. we had our first corn on the cob of the season.  On our way home from the library I stopped at the farmers market and picked up corn for dinner.  It was yummy!!! 

On Monday there will be a few more photos of what the kids got to do for fun this past week :-) 

Weekly Menu

 Wow, we are entering August!  I enjoy summer more than I used to - I think because we work so hard on school all year it makes the summer months morme enjoyable and relaxing.  Here's the plan for the coming week. 

Friday - Our weekly take out night. 

Saturday - Dinner with my in-laws 

Sunday - Dinner with my mom

Monday - Amish Chicken, Noodles and Squash casserole

Tuesday - BBQ Cups and Fries            

Wednesday - Today is our Anniversary so we will eat out.  Not sure where yet . .. last year we went and got Tacos from our favorite take out place and enjoyed them in the park :-)  

Thursday - Dinner at my mom's with my oldest brother, Kel and sister-in-law, Deb.  

Summer Fun Week 6

 

Now that camp is over, it is time to get back into our routine.  A little more planning and a little more effort go a long way.  I "blame" it on Darryl - he's been off work for a few weeks and that really messes with our schedule.  The boys love to stay up late with him which means they all sleep late and that just messes me up LOL  It's ok though - it's summer and it's fun and that's all that matters.  I'm a little short on photos for this past week but . .. here is what we did! 

Monday - We are FINALLY going to "Kids bowl Free".  The kids all enjoy bowling so I really wanted to get this activity in at least once in the summer.  We went to a bowling alley we hadn't been to before and it was the best!  Not to mention the snacks we got were great too!  

Tuesday - Josh and Nate hung out with their friends from Mississippi who head back home this weekend.  I treated my extra two to lunch at Subway before running a few errands. 

Wednesday - Today we were just home!  They had to suffer through "no electronics time" in both the morning AND afternoon! 

Thursday - It's Library Day for the three "teens".  Today is a nerf war so that was quite the excitement. 

Friday - Nate got hit with a head cold so we sat TKD out this week and just all enjoyed a fairly quiet, semi-rainy day at home.  

See - back at it this week!