2015 Week 47

This is a fun time of year, with lots of memories to be made.

 This is the face of someone who just spotted a fire truck in our town's parade of lights.

 Our tree is up!

Nevermind that I made Scott move the whole thing to a different spot AFTER we decorated it!

Craft time!

Borax snowflakes in the making.

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Lasagna leftovers.

Monday - Grilled salmon with sautéed spinach and quinoa, served with fruit on the side.

Tuesday - Stir fry over kale with fruit on the side.

Wednesday - Curried carrot soup with a green salad and fresh bread.

Thursday - Mushroom stroganoff with a green salad and fruit.

Friday - Homemade pizza and a movie night.

Saturday - It's our neighborhood holiday party!

2015 Week 46

The kids had an early release day yesterday and we spent the afternoon at the movies!

We saw the Peanuts movie and it was so so cute. 

I highly recommend it to anyone with small kids.

All three of mine were highly entertained and everyone left with smiles on their faces.

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Chili and cornbread.

Monday - Baked salmon with polenta and roasted brussels sprouts.

Tuesday - Chicken thighs with veggies in the slow cooker.

Wednesday - Spaghetti with fresh bread and pineapple.

Thursday - Homemade mac and cheese, sauteed kale, and pineapple.

Friday - Dinner with friends after the parade of lights in our little town.

Saturday - Homemade pizza night.

2015 Week 44

We have a little darling joining our family in a few short weeks!

The kids are so excited and can't wait until he comes home with us.

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Veggie tortilla soup with quesadillas. 

Monday - Shrimp and broccolini stir fry.

Tuesday - Lentil butternut squash curry and naan.

Wednesday - Beans and greens, fruit and bread.

Thursday - Scotts out for the night, so we are having grilled cheese and tomato soup!

Friday - Pizza and a movie night.

Saturday - Scott's birthday! We're having dinner out!

2015 Week 43

Who doesn't love a carousel?

Sunday - Soup and bread.

Monday - Leftovers.

Tuesday - Veggie and tofu stir fry with fruit.

Wednesday - Chili and fruit.

Thursday - Roasted chicken thighs, broccolini and swiss chard, and homemade mac and cheese.

Friday - I'm out for the night, kids and Scott are having pizza and watching the CU game.

Saturday - Dinner with friends.

2015 Week 42

These three little loves had a fantastic Halloween weekend!

L and I ran a 5k together (his first!) on Saturday AM,

then hit Pearl Street in Boulder for the Munchkin Masquerade,

then trick or treating with friends on Saturday night.

On Sunday we went to the zoo and ended up being able to enjoy 

Boo at the Zoo and more trick or treating!

Whew, mama is spent!

Luckily for us all, our week is looking mellow, which sounds perfect!

Dinners this week:

Sunday - game night! Leftover chili and mac and cheese.

Monday - Enchiladas from the freezer, homemade chips, stir fried veggies. 

Tuesday - Spaghetti, veggies, salad and garlic bread. 

Wednesday - Minestrone soup and fresh bread. 

Thursday - Breakfast for dinner! Eggs, potatoes and pancakes.

Friday - Homemade pizza and a movie.

Saturday - Dinner with friends. 

2015 Week 41

Fall is such a fun time,

with tons of parties,

great (pumpkin) foods,

and friends.

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Dinner at a pumpkin carving party with friends.

Monday - Dinner out with my dad in town.

Tuesday - Veggie stir fry with tofu, fruit on the side.

Wednesday - Spiced lentil soup with squash, fruit and naan on the side.

Thursday - Shrimp tacos with rice and beans.

Friday - Homemade pizza and a Halloween movie night.

Saturday - Happy Halloween! Dinner and trick or treating with friends.

Have a happy, spooky week!

2015 Week 40

You know it's a good weekend when you return home dirty, smelling of campfire, 

exhausted and smiling. 

We're so lucky to have some great friends who share their 

awesome little piece of heaven with us.

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Chicken noodle soup and veggies.

Monday - Slow cooker minestrone with homemade bread.

Tuesday - Taco night.

Wednesday - Shrimp fried rice and fruit.

Thursday - Butternut squash mac and cheese with a green veggie.

Friday - Homemade pizza night!

Saturday - Fall Harvest party with friends. I'm making this salad and these for dessert.