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Lauren Daigle - “Let It Be A Hallelujah” (Official Lyric Video)

Our weekly snapshot

 Here's a look back at our week.  

On Friday, after Friday school Nate went home with his friend Silas.  They decided to swim.  One important thing to note . . the pool is not heated HA!  I don't think they minded.  

They guys had youth group this week as well. 

Now, I feel like we had a very busy week yet I took next to no photos.  

Things like a leadership team meeting, drums, TKD, Darryl had an MRI on his head (for his ear), the guys worked out with a friend, piano, cleaning the church, a library event, and Josh mowed for a friend (a three hour project).  So busy . . yes.  Photos . . no HA! 

Weekly Menu - It is Birthday Week!

 A few years ago we started a tradition.  The birthday person gets to pick a weeks worth or meals ending with their birthday (approx.)  It's a nice way for them to pick their favorites.  I think Josh loves this most and he puts a lot of thought into it right down to the sides.  So, this weeks plan has a lot of ideas from the soon to be 17 year old! 

Friday - Day 5 (counting backwards) - Mac and Cheese (Homemade), Ham, and Fruit

Saturday - We are celebrating Josh today.  We are starting with lunch at home before heading out to do some fun things and get dinner together.  Amish Breakfast Casserole, Fruit, and Muffins

Sunday - Day 4 - We are actually heading to my Father-in-laws to unload 1000 pounds of wood pellets for him.  So lunch is up in the air at this point. 

Monday - Day 3 -Dr. Pepper Meatballs, Bean Dip, and Fruit

Tuesday - Day 2 - Josh's birthday dinner!! (He has not picked this as of yet so I'm not sure what we will have!) 

Wednesday - Happy Birthday Joshua!  This is also youth Group Night which is why it is not "day 1"!  Instead we went out to lunch - his choice, and we celebrated with his favorite dinner on Tuesday with my mom.  I did take treats to youth group tonight for his birthday :-) 

Thursday - Day 1 - I'm also waiting on his last pick.  He said he's not sure if he will pick this one or just let me pick. 

On a side note - I missed writing my normal Wednesday post.  I think I had planned to do an updated post on what we've been doing in Joyful for Co-Op but I forgot it wasn't done.  Oops!  This is a busy time of year - mid-October through mid-November and then things slow down a little as our co-op ends for the semester.  

Ron Pope | Things Jesus Didn't Say (Official Lyric Video)

Nate likes to give me song selections when I'm working on my weekly song posts for my blog so this one comes from him.  I hadn't heard it before but it offers a great reminder to look for what Jesus says - not what he didn't say! 

Our Weekly Snapshot

 Here’s a look back at our week starting with Friday! 

The guys had a corn maze activity with our co-op Friday afternoon. 

Fun at Friday School Friday morning. 

Youth group on Wednesday night. 

On Tuesday Josh took Nate sbd I out for a day of fun!  Our field trip got cancelled but he still wanted to do something.  It was a great day! 

Nate had a TKD tournament on Saturday!  

Weekly Menu

 Menu planning is my happy place, if you haven't figure that out yet.  I know, weird, but it gives my brain a place to rest.  Sometimes when there are lots of plates turning (no pun intended around food HA!) I know that my menu is planned, food is on hand for what is planned, and it is ok to shift things. I know others find menu planning exhausting and prefer to just pull things out of the fridge and throw something together.  So, ultimately - do what works for you!  

Here's the plan for the coming week:

Friday - Today is Co-Op day AND we have a Teen Event with our Co-op in the afternoon at a local corn maze so by the time we get home I will be done.  Plus Darryl is going to his Dad's after work so with all of that I plan to just pick up Little Caesars.  It's inexpensive and easy!  

Saturday - Dinner at my mom's is the plan

Sunday - Lazy Day Crock Pot Lasagna, Salad and Garlic Bread.

Monday - Slow Cooker Salisbury Steaks, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Beans

Tuesday - Crispy Orange Beef with Broccoli (while I might substitute out a different veggie - I haven't decided yet), and Fried Rice

Wednesday - Youth Group

Thursday - Crockpot Marry Me Chicken over Noodles with a salad