Menu Plan Monday

Monday: leftovers

Tuesday: Breakfast for dinner - sausage gravy, biscuits and eggs

Wednesday: going to an annual Gumbo dinner at some dear friends. I'm making a Caramel Fudge Cheesecake

Thursday: Christmas Eve Party - our family always tries to get together for an appetizer night. My brothers & sisters & I all try to outdo each other and the preious year, by trying new recipes for yummy snacks & candies.

Friday: Breakfast - Cinnamon Rolls

Christmas Dinner will be at my Mom's new place. Ham with all the fixings...mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, cream cheese corn, rolls, cranberries & cottage cheese, develed eggs, and lots of pie. We're going to bring out my Grandma's old china in her memory.

Saturday: homemade pizzas

Sunday: hopefully leftover ham ;)

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Sharing Christmas

This was our first time to do Operation Christmas Child. What a blessing this was!

Ashleigh and Logan found it hard to understand that there are children who may have never had crayons or hair ribbons before. That some children cant just run to Wal-mart for whatever they need.

Fred and I were amazed to learn a child can only enroll in Op Christmas Child once in their lifetime!! Once they recieve a shoebox, they cant enroll again. To think how many million shoeboxes go out....and there still arent enough.

So many children.

Monday's Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY ~ December 7th, 2009

Outside my window... a clear, cold night. No snow around this neck of the woods.

I am thinking...that the guy currently on Deal or No Deal really needs to TAKE THE DEAL and quit being greedy!

I am thankful for... three healthy rambunctious children

I am wearing... flannel jammies with snowmen on them

I am remembering... my Grandma Edie. Born 1920. Passed away two years ago yesterday.

I am going...to finish and post this weeks menu plan.

I am currently reading... getting ready to start the new Karen Kingsbury "Shades of Blue"

I am hoping...to see some snow soon!

On my mind... the windshield needing replaced on our suv before we can pass inspection.

Pondering these words... yada, yada, yada.

From the kitchen... hot cranberry apple cider

Around the house... baby is swinging...in the cozy glow of our old-fashioned christmas tree.

One of my favorite things...Christmas songs sung by Dean, Frank, & Bing. Love!

From my picture journal...

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This week's Menu

Monday: Dirty Rice, corn, and cornbread. And a crockpot of Hot Cranberry Apple Cider.

Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie

Wednesday: Meatloaf, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus

Thursday: Leftovers Night

Friday: Family Night - pizza & a movie/games

Saturday: Hearty Bean Soup (i leave out the parsnips)

Sunday: undecided still....

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Monday's Simple Woman's Daybook - Nov 30th

For today ~ November 30th, 2009

Outside my window...its a clear, cold night. The almost-full moon is shining brightly. And the neighbor's wood smoke is being carried over on the brisk breeze.

I am thinking...about snow and winter. And dreaming for a "real" house, in the country with several fireplaces...and a large veranda with a swing to snuggle on, under a cozy red afghan, while drinking hot cocoa on a cold night like tonight.

I am thankful for....our dear Costa Rican friends who found out today that they will become American citizens in just 90 days! Which is nothing after waiting and trying and waiting some more, for 9 years.

I am wearing...my warm flannel jammies with snowmen on them.

I am remembering...my little Grandma. It's been almost two yrs since she passed on to her forever home. She was a special lady. She loved.

I am going...to make a new country christmas wreath to hang on our front door.

I am reading...Creative Correction - Extraordinary Ideas for Everyday Discipline, by Lisa Whelchel. So far its been good, most of the ideas are a bit on the older side for my little ones. But it has helped ignite a spark in my own mind.

I am hoping... tomorrow is a better day.

On my mind...a lot of STUFF. Frustrations and dissapointments.

From the learning rooms...Logan has been working on motor-skills. Loves working with scissors, which terrifies his poor mother! Ashleigh is sounding out every word she sees now, attempting to read everything. We watched Akeela and the Bee the other night, so she is now fascinated with spelling bees. This morning, my Mom taught her how to properly stand and repeat the word before she spelled each one. Ashleigh loved it.

Noticing that...facebook is messed up again. Wonder why they can't seem to stay on top of it?!

Pondering these words...all's well that ends well. What is that really supposed to mean?! It doesnt make any sense to me.

From the kitchen...leftover turkey & ham from Thanksgiving Dinners. As well as pumpkin & pecan pie :)

Around the house...everyone else has gone to bed. I'm enjoying the solitude. Wishing I could enjoy it longer, but am already having trouble keeping my eyes open.

One of my favorite things...donut store coffee

From my picture journal...my three musketeers in their pj's

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Monday's Menu

Monday: Chow Mein with Venison Steak

Tuesday: Crockpot Night - Nacho Potato Soup ....taking it to MOPS

Wednesday: hot turkey & gravy sandwiches, sweet potatoes (using up leftovers, can you tell?)

Thursday: Scalloped Potatoes & Ham ...I will add shredded cheddar cheese to the recipe. (more leftovers put to good use :)

Friday: Family Movie & pizza night....thinking we order pizza this week.

Saturday: the radio station's Christmas Party, so will be some yummy catered prime rib dinner

Sunday: Breakfast for Dinner -

So there's my menu for this week! What do you have planned? For motivation and tons of ideas check out Menu Plan Monday.

Happy Thanksgiving

November

november is like waiting for the beginning…

the beginning of the holiday season, the first snowfall, turkey dinner, warm mittens, hot chocolate, family young and old, sharing new traditions with our children, remembering ones who can’t be with us, creating a home of love, warmth, and joy.


Happy Thanksgiving

Menu Plan Monday

Monday: Bacon Cheeseburgers, french fries

Tuesday: Crockpot Night - Baked Potato Soup (it didnt happen last week, plus I found a better recipe that I am going to try. will post later if its good!)

Wednesday: Beef Stew & Biscuits

Thursday: THANKSGIVING....dinner at some dear Messianic Jewish friends

Friday: Family Movie & Homemade PizzaNight- I'm thinking maybe Stromboli. We will probably be setting up our tree and decorating the house that day. And it has become tradition to have stromboli, bake up some sugar cookies, and listen to Michael W Smith's Christmas cds.

Saturday: our family Thanksgiving. At my younger sister's house about an hour away.

Sunday: Breakfast for dinner....