Recent Happenings

Those with children know that parenting is a busy season in life.  That is exactly where my family is right now.  Though there are days that I long for a "break," I wouldn't trade these days for anything.

Both girls played Upward Basketball this season.  Anna's coaches threw them a post-season pizza party last week.  Coach Jeff even made them "plaques" that they can put in their rooms.  You would have thought it was a 10 foot trophy!

Audrey went to the Regional Science Fair last Friday.  She won third place in the Health/Medicine Category!  We are very proud of her hard work and accomplishments.  She asked me the night before if we could get ice cream afterward.  She had thought this through very carefully.....we could either go to celebrate a win or go as a consolation for losing. Needless to say, we went for ice cream afterward!

Anna is in the Ivory Primary Honor Choir.  They sang last week at the Daffodil Festival.  Maybe this means I won't have to continue to hear "Pizza Love"!  They did a great job!  Hearing them sing always puts a smile on my face.  Thanks a ton to Mrs. Harris for all that she does with our kids!

I felt the need to go visit my Granny on Saturday, so mom and I loaded the girls up and went to El Dorado.  We had a great time doing a little shopping and eating lunch with her.  I need to do that more often!  It made me remember how blessed I am to still have my Granny and how blessed my girls are to enjoy days like that with their great-grandmother!

Blessings

I know every day that God has blessed me.  But there are some days that I am just more aware of that.  Today is one of those days that I feel His blessings in all of the little things in life.  While some nights involve very little sleep, He sends nights like last night where I get LOTS of good sleep.  I am blessed to have my parents and Cory's parents close by.  Mom offered to cook dinner for us tonight....great fellowship, great food, and a night off from cooking! I am blessed to have a job to go to each day.  I am blessed to have a wonderful husband who works hard to take care of our family.  God gave me the two daughters that are just perfect completions to our family.  And, on mornings like today when they are angels, I am more aware of that than ever.  I noticed how green the grass in our yard was this morning....more so than other days. 

Having said all of that, I wonder if you have days where you are more aware than normal of God's blessings in your life.  Be sure to thank Him.

menu for week of March 19

OK, to be real honest, I'm starting to think I'm not supposed to write this today.  I have started it 3 times now, and when I'm almost finished, I get a message that it cannot save and I lose it all.  Maybe this time will work. 

I know it's early, but I'm already preparing for next week.  We will be busy packing the girls as they prepare to take a trip with Grandma and Grandpa over Spring Break.  So, I'm trying to plan ahead :)

Here's what I've come up with so far....

Sunday lunch--grilled hamburgers and veggie kabobs

Sunday supper--sweet n tangy chicken, spinach pasta, and salad

Monday--roast, carrots, potatoes--cooked in crock pot all day

Tuesday--oven fried fish, baked potato (sweet potato for me), broccoli and cheese

Wednesday--chicken stir fry (chicken, bell pepper, carrots, onions, mushrooms, pineapple, etc. in store bought stir fry sauce)

Thursday--mini meatloaf

As always, most of these recipes have come from Pinterest.  Any that are underlined and in a different color can be found by clicking on the underlined words.  It will take you to the link with the recipe!! 

Anyone out there have suggestions for future menus or recipes??  I'm always looking for new ideas!

catching up

Clearly, I'm not great at making time to update my blog.  Maybe I will find a way to be better =)


My precious Anna Grace turned 9 in January!  I can't believe how fast time flies.  We had a bowling party with several of her friends from both church and school.  She asked me to make her cake, which is always an honor.  It might not be the prettiest, but it was made with love!

Anna is also on the Quiz Bowl team at her school.  We went to Parkers Chapel for a tournament recently.  While they didn't win, they played with enthusiasm and heart.  I thought they did great for their first tournament!

Audrey is also doing well.  She was recently inducted into the Junior Beta Club. Quite a honor!

She also won first place in her category at the school science fair. So, it's off to the regional fair this week!  Good luck KatieBug!


Cory is back at work after about 4 months off with back surgery.  I'm not sure if his returning to work will be more of an adjustment for him or us girls! lol

Menu for week of March 11

I was posting menus on Facebook, but not all my Facebook friends want to see those.  So, I will just try to post them here and then send a link to my FB account.  Maybe that's more PC ;\

Sunday--Salmon Fillets with Pineapple Salsa (http://www.diabetes.org/food-and-fitness/food/recipes/salmon-fillets-with-pineapple-salsa.html)


Monday--Tangy Slow Cooker Pork Roast (http://www.yummly.com/recipe/Tangy-Slow-Cooker-Pork-Roast-Allrecipes)


Tuesday--Baked Nutty Pretzel Chicken (http://mizhelenscountrycottage.blogspot.com/2011/04/whats-for-dinner-next-week-baked-nutty.html)


Wednesday--Baked Fish Sticks (http://cleananddelicious.com/2010/07/19/baked_fish_sticks_w/)


Thursday--Taco Salad

Friday--Garlic Lime Chicken (http://randomanderson.wordpress.com/2009/07/01/garlic-lime-chicken/)


I will come back later and add side items, but gotta run now to pick up kids from school! Enjoy!!