I'm in Love

with this new store that is opening...unfortunately it is in Houston. I live closer to Dallas. I'm thinking road trip :) I love, love, love Heidi Swapp products, but can't seem to find such a variety where I live. I want everything that I see! Ok, can you tell that I love to scrapbook? and Heidi's products?

I mentioned that I went scrap booking this weekend. I was there late Friday night to about 5pm Sunday. I got so much done. It's been awhile, and I'm so,so far behind. Lego boy had asked me for a disposable camera at Disney, so I made him his own album. It turned out so cute. And he loves it. The photos in it, are well, interesting. Lots of floors, walls, food, etc. But he took them and that's all that matters. I also got about 8 pages of Vivian's album done. And I'm going to a friend's house tonight, so hopefully I'll get a few more pages done. I'll post some later.

Menu Plan Monday

I'm back. What a crazy couple of weeks it's been. We went to Disney World...It was actually a good vacation. But when I tell people what all happened, it doesn't sound like it was. We drove from Texas to Florida. 3 hours into the trip, I get my period (lovely :)), then I drove a little that afternoon...it poured when I took over. Then I fell down at the restaurant - and messed up my shoulder pretty bad. Sunday I take over the driving, and no joke, 10 minutes after I take over our oldest throws up! he then throws up in the restaurant that night. Little princess gets diarrhea (running down her legs) Monday at MGM, On Tuesday, my toe hurts a little, I look down and there is blood all over my foot and sandal...my toe nail is gone. Little Princess gets a rash all over her, I figure "great, scarlet fever" so after she falls down and her tooth cuts her lip, I take her to the first aid station...her lip is fine - got her a Popsicle, as for her rash it's not scarlet fever (thank you God!), It's probably the sun screen, I'm told. Don't put such a high SPF on her. So I drop it down to 30, and the rash is gone....go figure. But despite all that it was a good trip.

This weekend I went scrap booking...so nice. I got a lot done.

But enough ranting here is this weeks menu.

Monday - Rotisserie chicken, Caesar salad, rice, veggies (** update (I don't know how to put a line through everything, all well) - I've already blown this weeks menu - I didn't get out to the grocery store...so the kids are having leftovers pasta, ham & cheese bread...my husband and I will probably have bean dip w/ chips & watch a movie after the kids go to bed (date night?)<Tuesday - Lemon Garlic Pork chops
Wednesday - Parmesan chicken, scalloped potatoes, corn, creamed spinach
Thursday - tacos, refried beans, rice, chips, salsa, queso, guacamole
Friday - Family pizza and movie night
Saturday - over at my in-laws
Sunday - Spaghetti, cheese bread

Have a great week, and don't forget to check out more menus over at Laura's

Menu Plan Monday - June 4

Well, another week has gone by. And a busy one...although are there any other kind once you have kids? Saturday was my 40th b-day, and I'll love to say it was a great weekend....but I can't. But if I go any more into it, at least today, it will not be a good thing. Let's just say that since my husband's family has never made a big deal out of birthdays (even when there kids were small), but my family always has...well you can guess how it went. Although, I really shouldn't complain. We are heading to Disneyworld next Saturday..and my husband's family and my parents will meet us there. So we will celebrate then....but a cake or something would have been nice :)

So anyway, after all that ranting, here is this weeks menu. I'm trying to use up stuff in the freezer. As always, for more menus be sure to check out Laura's blog.

Monday - pork loin, mashed potatoes, veggies
Tuesday - brisket, french fries, corn-on-the cob
Wednesday - Baked chicken, baked potato, blue berry muffin, brocolli
Thursday - Tacos, refried beans, mexican rice, salsa, chips, queso
Friday - Family movie and pizza night
Saturday - Leave for Disneyworld!!!

Brisket
3 pound lean brisket
3 Tbsp. liquid smoke
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. onion salt
2 Tbsp. Worcetershire sauce
barbecue sauce

Place brisket in a baking dishy. Combine all ingredients except barbecue sauce and pour over brisket. Cover pan tightly. Bake at 250 for about 5 hours. Top with desired amount of barbeque sauce and bake an additional 15 minutes.

Baby steps

Well, this weekend I was able to organize a few things. I actually got to the silverware drawer - got a few new "bins" to put the odds and ends in. Got rid of all the baby spoons, etc. I didn't take a before and after picture, cause I'm still new to this whole blog thing. But I'll get there :)

I also straightened up and organized the armoire in my bedroom. It has a tv in it, but I also had books and other odds and ends on either side of the tv. and the cabinets underneath were full of stuff I never use. So I was able to throw a lot away, and put the books and movies in the cabinets. Wow!

That was all I got to, since my washing machine decided to break. My handy hubby is finishing fixing it right now. But for 2 days I have not been able to do any laundry....which I usually do almost everyday. There are already piles everywhere, or so it seems.

The boys finished school today. Science boy was excited, not sure lego boy understands it. But since he'll be going to summer school starting next week, that's ok. Not sure what we are doing the rest of this week, hopefully going to the gym, I really need to work out. I was doing really good, going 3-4 times a week, but then I got bronchitis, so I was out for a while. Thankfully, all three kids love the playarea, and then maybe we'll go swim in the pool there afterwards.

Menu Plan Monday - May 28

Happy Memorial Day! Hope everyone has a great day. Last week was a busy week, I didn't get to all my "planned" meals - but I did get to most of them. We have another crazy week - boys have their last day of school on Tuesday. So summer vacation begins.

Check out Laura's blog for more menu ideas.

Monday - bbq ribs, baked potatoes, corn on the cob, salad
Tuesday - McDonald's (the boys last day of school - their choice)
Wednesday - Any Night Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, veggies
Thursday - Foil-pack Taco Chicken dinner, broccoli, chips & salsa
Friday - Family pizza & movie night (not sure what I'll have, probably leftovers, unless I make a GF pizza)
Saturday - Charles & I are going to a wedding, so something "kid-friendly" for the kids and babysitter
Sunday- Spaghetti,cheese bread (I'll probably have fish)

Last days

Well today was my 3 year old daughters last day of MDO...til the fall. This was her first year, she only went two days a week, but if 5 days were offered to her she would take it in a heartbeat. She loves school. This is a different MDO then the boys went to, and I have to admit I love it so much more. Our church runs it, and they just have the most amazing teachers there. It has been such a blessing. My little princess is very, very, very outgoing. Her teacher described her as having a "vibrant personality". Totally true. She adds her own uniqueness into everything she does. And she's very independent. Today they had field day. The parents were invited to stay. I asked her if she wanted me to stay. Her answer "No mama, just help me with (her teachers) presents, then you may leave". I walked her in, talked to a teacher for a minute when little princess walked up to me and said "You can leave now". "Honey, don't you want me to stay, Luke's mama is staying" "No" "Ok, can I have a kiss" "I already gave you one, bye". Did I mention she was independent??? So I left, and went to the gym. Which I have not been to in a month, so all worked out well.

Little Princess' ballet recital was last Sunday. She did so good. Her class of 5 girls did "Teddybear Picnic". They were suppose to sing as well as dance. Little Princess was the only one who sang :) and yes, she can project her voice.....I could hear her all the way in the back. Too cute...but I think voice lessons might be in order :)

The boys finish school next Tuesday. So it is a whirlwind week around here. Lego boy's Kindergarten celebration is tomorrow. Then he has a special lunch on Friday (after which I will meet with his teacher, special ed teacher, and speech teacher.) Then a busy, busy weekend.

Menu Plan Monday - May 21

Well, I missed last week. It was a crazy week. So hopefully this week I'll be back on track. Be sure to check out Laura's website for more menu planning ideas

Monday: Pan fried chicken & spinach salad, mashed potatoes, corn
Tuesday: Smoked sausage, fried potatoes, veggie/salad, ice cream cake (it's my husband's b-day)
Wednesday: Tarragon chicken (slow cooker), rice, broccoli
Thursday: pork tenderloin, baked potato, some veggie, salad
Friday: Family pizza and movie night (I'll have spaghetti squash & meatballs)
Saturday: going to my in-laws to celebrate my husbands & my birthday
Sunday: spaghetti, Texas cheese toast (not sure yet what I will have)