2013 Week 16

We had a great time last week at the Rockies game

with my mom.

The kids definitely enjoyed the foods of the game.

The peanuts, the popcorn, the nachos   

It was good times!

This week is supposed to be cold and rainy/snowy which is typical of Colorado springs.  It will be 70º one day and snowing the next.  I am so ready for some warm, sunny days.

So, I think I might try this new Chocolate chip cookie recipe.  Aren't we all on a mission to find the perfect recipe?  I thought I had found one a few years ago, and then we moved and I swear it's a whole different (not-good) cookie in my new ovens.  So strange.

Anyway, with the predicted cold temps, our menu is similar to one in December, boo.

Sunday - A last day of grilling before the cold weather.  Salmon, rainbow chard, and couscous.

Monday - Sweet potato and black bean chili in the crockpot.

Tuesday - Baked potato and soup bar.  I wonder if the kids will be into this...

Wednesday - Grilled cheese and tomato soup.

Thursday - Stirfry with tofu and noodles.

Friday - Homemade pizza night!

Saturday - Dinner out, or Scott's cooking.

2013 Week 15

With the nice weather lately, we are back in the swing of grilling homemade pizzas on the weekends.

This week it was pepperoni and cheese for the kids,

and kale & almond pesto, caramelized onions, and sautéed mushrooms for us. 

Yummy!

This week for dinner:

Sunday - Something on the grill for Scott and the kids, with some tasty green veggies.

Monday - Spinach, mushroom and ricotta baked pasta

Tuesday - Chili with cornbread and a green veggie

Wednesday - Green noodles (pesto pasta) and meatballs for S and kids.

Thursday - Taco night, chipotle sweet potato and black bean for us.  Homemade guac too!

Friday - Girls night, the boys are headed to Winter Park for the weekend.  Something yummy and veggie friendly for H and me.

Saturday - Dinner out.

Have a great week!

2013 Week 14

Happy Easter to everyone!

We had a wonderful day with family and friends and beautiful weather.

We made these CUTE cupcakes for L's preschool teachers this week.

They were a total hit, here's the link for the how-to.

Anyway, here's our dinner plan for the week:

Sunday - Quesadillas for the kids and leftover yummy-ness from Easter brunch

Monday - Pasta primavera with the leftover veggies

Tuesday - Something warm in the crockpot, it's still chilly around here!

Wednesday - Pizza!

Thursday - Breakfast for dinner, eggs and sweet potato hash with smoothies

Friday - Dinner out on the last day of Spring Break

Saturday - Not sure....

2013 Week 13

Watch out for the Christmas jam wearing, light saber wielding trooper!

He's fierce!

This week for dinner...

Sunday - Mushroom orzo, Swiss chard and grilled chicken

Monday - Salmon and quinoa from April's Cooking Light mag

Tuesday - Polenta with spring vegetable ragout

Wednesday - Tofu and veggie stir fry with soba noodles

Thursday - Farro or quinoa salad with leftover grilled salmon

Friday - Tacos and quesadillas, beans, quac and chips

Saturday - Egg shaped homemade pizza!

I'm also looking for inspiration for our traditional Easter brunch. There are too many yummy ideas online!

2013 Week 12

I think March is flying by faster than anything before.  

The days are gone before I can even really register them.

Slow down, slow down.

But this is happening, so that's fun.

On the menu for this week:

Sunday - Dinner out with friends.

Monday - Hot dogs on the grill and leftovers, don't get too excited!

Tuesday - Veggie and noodle stir fry.

Wednesday - Salads with BBQ tofu.

Thursday - Homemade pizza

Friday - Dinner out, I'm coaching.

Saturday - Some sort of pasta, maybe some stuffed shells, I love those.

2013 Week 11

Another snow day!

Look at those cute red cheeks and that nose!

And five days later, 70º and sunny at the zoo!
Love Colorado

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Scott had grilled chicken, the kids had quesadillas, and I had dinner out after the meet!

Monday - We never got to those black bean and sweet potato tacos last week, so they are up again!

Tuesday - Grilled dogs and burgers

Wednesday - Veggie fried rice

Thursday - Grilling out again, maybe fish tacos.

Friday - Homemade pizza.

Saturday - Something easy, maybe dinner out.

2013 Week 10

This is a big week for me, my team is helping to host a huge competition in town and I'm torn between being excited for it and excited for it to be over!

Our meals during this crazy week:
Sunday - Sesame and shitake soba noodles
Monday - Tacos, including sweet potato and chipotle black bean tacos, my fav!
Tuesday - Roasted Fish with Veggies and Quinoa
Wednesday - BBQ beans and greens
Thursday - Mini cheeseburgers and sweet potato fries, veggie burger for me
Friday - Pizza for the family, dinner at the meet for me
Saturday - Dinner out!