my newest project

So I had the pleasure recently of crocheting a baby blanket for Chris' Aunt Amy's baby girl. Little baby Lexi is arriving sometime today (she may already be here) so it looks like I finished the blanket just in time (I just gave it to the new mom and dad on Tuesday). Here are a few pics. The pattern is called a shell pattern and the blanket is a really great pattern to do because border and the rest of the blanket are all one piece. Looking forward to the next one :)

Planning, losing weight, this isn't very fun

As usual I haven't posted in forever and its Monday and I am sitting staring at the Kroger ad waiting for something to jump off the page and say "fix me for dinner." With the holidays over and the holiday pounds still here I am desperately trying to find things to cook that are delicious, healthy, easy and in the budget. This is how this week is going so far....

Monday - Baked Salmon, Asparagus, Salad
Tuesday - Taco Salad
Wednesday - Lemon & Garlic Chicken, Brown Rice, Stir Fry Veggies
Thursday - Venison in the Crockpot, Mashed Potatoes (yes I know this one isn't healthy but its a kid favorite and a mommy favorite too!), steamed broccoli

Friday - this will be a little bit of a skip the healthy eating meal - homemade pizza (cause I have all the ingredients already) and a Salad
Saturday - still thinking on this one.....

How do some of you moms plan for the month? I cannot think of meals to plan for one week.

its been awhile...

I haven't posted in forever! We have been dealing with sickness and are finally feeling better so I am trying to plan my menu. Its really hard sometimes to stay healthy, cook different things, and cook something I really want to eat. Tonight is going to be an easy night (not so healthy) because I have to go the grocery store before dinner.

Monday - Ham Steak , Mac 'n Cheese, Salad
Tuesday - Taco Soup
Wednesday - Baked Flounder, Rice, Stir Fry Veggies
Thursday - Meatloaf, Mashed Cauliflower, Green Beans
Friday - Leftovers
Saturday - Lemon Garlic Chicken, Parsley Potatoes, Salad
Sunday - Baked Spaghetti, Salad

Hopefully this will leave some leftovers for next Monday as well!

such a blessing

Thursday night has become such a blessing to me. Why? Because of a beautiful group of women who I have been studying the bible with in such an open, honest, supportive and encouraging environment. The group has  helped to keep me accountable to reading the word and for that I am thankful. We started in James, read Colossians, and are now reading Galatians. Tonight we are going to be looking at Galatians 3 and I am really looking forward to it. In this chapter I am reminded that it is by faith that I am saved and that I receive the promises that God has for me not by works in the Law. I am beyond thankful for this when I think of how much I struggle each day and how flawed I am. However, because of Jesus Christ and my faith in him I will receive all that God has promised and I am able to receive his blessings. Praise the Lord!

What's for Dinner?

Yesterday I did my usual menu planning and grocery shopping but I didn't have to cook last night. Chris and I went to The Melting Pot for our anniversary. It was a really fun experience and the food was delicious! However, now its back to the real world and here is my menu for the rest of the week.

Tuesday - Cubed Steak (cooked in the crock pot), mashed potatoes, green beans - I am taking dinner to a family tonight and this is always one of my favorites because it is really yummy and even my very picky Joshua likes it :)
Wednesday - Baked Flounder (frozen from Sam's Club - very good and easy to fix), short grain brown rice, stir fry veggies (another easy fix and very good - frozen bag from Kroger)
Thursday - Loaded Baked Potato Soup (Cooking Light recipe) and Salad
Friday - Hamburgers, Crock Pot Mac 'n Cheese (this stuff is awesome - probably not so healthy but delicious), and salad
Saturday - Black Bean & Salsa Chicken (this recipe makes a ton so you have lots of leftovers)

Chris likes to have leftovers for lunches so I am sure there will be plenty this week and Sunday will be a leftover day as well. Joshua told me this morning his favorite foods were carrots and chocolate cake so I guess I will have to fit that in somewhere!

Menu time again

I was at my parents for a visit so my usual Monday shopping trip is being done today so here is the menu for the rest of the week.

Wed - Shrimp Stir Fry with Short Grain Brown Rice
Thurs - Baked Salmon, Sweet Potatoes, Salad
Friday - Chicken Enchilada Crockpot Soup

Saturday - Deer Tenderloin with Short Grain Brown Rice, Salad

Joshua-ism

bacuter = computer
libing room = living room
ear muffins = ear muffs
"I have geese in the river in my soul" = "I have peace like a river in my soul"

and a special one for our close friends....
miss Lybia = baby Olivia