2017 Week 9

We are looking forward to a fun week.

I'm trying a few new recipes from a new vegan cookbook I found called Thug Kitchen.

It has some naughty words, but is really funny and I love the focus on veggies.

Dinners this week:

Sunday- Scott's smoking meat and salmon, with salad and fresh bread.

Monday - Pasta primavera with tempeh sausage

Tuesday - Red beans and rice, with a king cake for dessert.

Wednesday - Enchiladas

Thursday - Broccoli cheve soup with pesto potatoes

Friday - Pizza

Saturday - Chickpeas and dumplings soup.

2017 Week 8

We're trying something new this week.

I've never made homemade pasta, 

but we're giving it a go!

Dinners this week:

Sunday- Chicken, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and fruit.

Monday - Grilling out with friends.

Tuesday - Homemade noodles with homemade marinara sauce. First time making noodles, I hope it works!

Wednesday - Leftovers.

Thursday - Taco Thursday. 

Friday - Pizza night after the science fair at school.

Saturday - Dinner with my mom.

2017 Week 7

We had some great weather this week, 

and I was able to get out on a hike with friends.

The tops of these mountains are my happy place these days!

(And thanks Dad for the new hiking boots!)

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Polenta with beets and veggies (this was so delicious, the kids all hated it, but I LOVED it and sometimes that's all that matters). Scott had steak with his portion.

Monday - Creamy black bean taquitos with salsa and avocado to dip, served with sauteed kale and strawberries. 

Tuesday - Happy Valentine's Day! We're making heart shaped pizzas and chocolate mousse for dessert. Scott is making us a yummy shrimp, mushroom and asparagus risotto. 

Wednesday - Easy noodles for the kids with veggies and leftovers for us.

Thursday - Stir fry.

Friday - Ice cream for dinner.

Saturday -Dinner with my mom after a play at her school.

2017 Week 6

We're just flying through the week!

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Sliders with home friend and fun toppings.

Monday - Fridge and freezer leftovers, ended up making butternut squash mac and cheese, meatballs, and sauteed zucchini. Something for everyone!

Tuesday - Grilled cheese and tomato soup.

Wednesday - Chicken and rice, with veggies (and yummy salmon for me).

Thursday - Breakfast for dinner, everyone's favorite. Frittata, waffles, potatoes and bacon, with fruit.

Friday - Homemade pizza, kids version and adult version.

Saturday - Shrimp ramen, everyone loves this.

2017 Week 5

It was a fun week with my little guy.

 We did all the things,
playing inside and out,

art, jumping, gymnastics, music class, library.

He was pooped, and me too!

Now our little girl is a Daisy and selling cookies for the first time,

so we really need a dinner plan so that we don't eat all the cookies!!

Dinners this week:

Sunday - Take out sushi, yum!

Monday - Butternut mac and cheese with a roasted veg and fruit.

Tuesday - Easy kitchen sink quesadillas.

Wednesday - Parmesan risotto with roasted shrimp and veg.

Thursday - Conferences tonight. So I'm making dinner in the slow cooker. Chili with all the options and fruit. And with these fun desserts for Groundhog Day.

Friday - Homemade pizza night.

Saturday - Family birthday party, with dinner, yay!

2017 Week 4

Last week was eventful!

Making snowmen one day,

 and running through dry trails just a few days later!

Dinners this week:
Sunday - Spaghetti with meatballs, salad and garlic bread.
Monday - Fish burrito bowls with avocado and beans, rice and salsa.
Tuesday - Spinach frittata and waffles, with breakfast potatoes.
Wednesday - Slow cooker ratatouille soup with grilled cheese.
Thursday - Salmon and sweet potato cakes with avocado, roasted brussels.
Friday - Homemade pizza night.
Saturday - Dinner with friends.

2017 Week 3

Dinners this week:
Sunday - Blue Apron enchiladas.
Monday - Grilled cheese and tomato soup.
Tuesday - Blue Apron salmon with rice and broccoli.
Wednesday - Corn and potato chowder with a green salad and bread.
Thursday - Tacos!
Friday - Homemade pizza night!
Saturday - Dinner with friends.