2016 Week 38

It was our sweet girl's birthday this week.

We celebrated with a yummy cake,

 sprinkle pancakes, 

 and even a few hot air balloons that few right overhead.

It was a wonderful day with our special girl.

This week we are just buckling down into routine.

School, running club, piano lessons, volunteering, and lots of time to play outside.

It will be a good week.

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Go Broncos! Scott's making pulled pork, we'll have guac and chips, and veggies to dip.

Monday - Summer veggie red curry with brown rice and naan and fruits.

Tuesday - Pesto chicken (pesto tilapia for me), cous cous, broccoli and fruit.

Wednesday - Grilled cheese sammies with homemade tomato soup.

Thursday - Peanut noodles with fruit salad.

Friday - Pizza and a movie night.

Saturday - Dinner out.

2017 Week 37

I checked a big one off the bucket list this weekend

and hiked a 14er.

Four friends and I hiked Mt Bierstadt

and it was HARD!!!

But so fun.

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Neighborhood picnic!

Monday - Grilled fish, garden veggies, and cous cous.

Tuesday - Veggie and bean minestrone soup with grilled cheese for a cool day.

Wednesday - Black bean and sweet potato tacos.

Thursday - Breakfast for dinner, waffles, eggs, and potatoes. 

Friday - Our sweet girl's birthday! Pizza is on deck at the school's fall fest. With birthday cake after, of course.

Saturday - Dinner out with family.

2016 Week 36

We had a fun day on the water today.

Paddle boarding, swimming, and playing in sand.

What a great way to spend labor day weekend!

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Block party!

Monday - Grilling out with friends after hiking.

Tuesday - Shrimp and tomato penne (we never got to it last week!).

Wednesday - Scott and kids are having grilled chicken and veggies, mom is going out!

Thursday - Bronco game night! We're celebrating with fish tacos.

Friday - Pizza and a movie night!

Saturday - Leftovers.

2016 Week 35

It's so nice to have the kids back in school.

These moms celebrated with a gorgeous hike and spent some time remembering a dear friend.

Dinners this week:
Sunday - Leftovers, woohoo! Nobody loves them that much, but I like cleaning out the fridge!!
Monday - Veggie stir fry with brown rice and fruit.
Tuesday - Taco Tuesday! Beef, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, guac, cheese, and salsa. Easy peasy and always a hit!
Wednesday - Shrimp pasta with a green salad.
Thursday - Grilled salmon, zucchini, and couscous.
Friday - Pizza night!
Saturday - Grilling out with friends.

2016 Week 34

Well, we are back to school!

That means that mom got a little time with friends last week.

 And breakfast with the family on my birthday.

Funny face pictures while we wait for pancakes!

 Girls vs Boys

 And then capped my birthday off with the swim team awards banquet.

L received the "Most Dedicated" award for his age group,

and a bunch of medals for his swims in finals.

He was thrilled. 

Our dinners last week were a hit and it was nice to have things planned ahead.

I also felt like we all ate healthier and it was way cheaper than when I don't plan!

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Grilled veggies, pork chops, and peach pie for dessert.

Monday - One pot lasagna, with bread and fruit.

Tuesday - Taco Tuesday!

Wednesday - Pool party with pizza to celebrate a friend's birthday.

Thursday - Slow cooker chili for a busy night of back to school activities.

Friday - Pizza and a movie night!

Saturday - Dinner with friends!

2016 Week 33

We had such a fun vacation

and now we're back and the kids start school on Tuesday!!

What?? 

The summer is over and here comes more fun!

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Tuna Poke Bowl for Scott and I, quesadillas for the kiddos.

Monday - Chicken kabobs with veggies, and broccoli salad.

Tuesday - Shrimp and bean burrito bowls with cabbage slaw.

Wednesday - Homemade mac and cheese with roasted summer veggies.

Thursday - Fish tacos with slaw and salsa.

Friday - Homemade pizza night.

Saturday - Birthday breakfast for me! And dinner at the swim team banquet. 

2016 Week 31 & 32

We are off on vacation in the PNW for a few weeks!

Happy days!