It's going to be a week of harvesting!

I've had a lot going on in the past couple of weeks and as a result, I have not been able to do any garden harvesting. So, this week is going to be a big week in the garden. I have green beans, tomatoes and beets that will all need to be canned this week. It's gonna be fun.....and exhausting!

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday: Beef Stroganoff, Brown Rice, Stir-fry Green Beans and Garden Watermelon (this was on last weeks menu, but we had a change of plans, so we'll use it tonight!)
Tuesday: Chicken Pot Pie and Spinach Salad
Wednesday: Baked Salmon, Zucchini, Onion, Tomato Stir-fry, Corn on the Cob
Thursday: Southwest Lentil Soup and Cheese Quesadillas (The Lentil soup is from a new cookbook I'm trying out, it's called Eat Free by Rhiannon Lawrence)
Friday: German Pancakes with fresh berries and jam
Saturday: Dinner at Grandma's house! Taco Bar and Birthday Cake.
Sunday: Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Garden Vegetables, and Sweet Dinner Rolls

GREAT couple of weeks!

It's been a wild, crazy, super busy, GREAT couple of weeks! For starters, I took a whirlwind trip with my siblings and parents to Colorado to visit my sister and her family. It's a pretty happenin' time when we all get together, and this time was no different! Late nights, lots of laughing, good food, and did I mention no sleep? The whole trip was organized around the Broncos vs. Raiders Monday Night Football game, and we definitely got the full NFL football game experience. Field passes and the works! I only looked slightly stupid for my lack of football knowledge, but I cheered loud and had FUN! And quite honestly, I think my stupidity was a bit entertaining to those around me. Glad I could provide some enjoyment! :)

And then this weekend we had a fantastic family wedding and two baby blessings. I'm exhausted yet so happy! I love being around family and I'm so grateful to have a wonderful family and to have married into a wonderful family. Life is good.

Here's my menu for the week:

Monday: Taco Soup and spinach salad
Tuesday: Easy Shake and Bake Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
Wednesday: Beef Enchiladas with Roasted Tomatillo Sauce, Spanish Rice, Shredded Lettuce Salad
Thursday: Toast Cups (Add peas and diced ham to freshly made white sauce, toast buttered bread in muffin cups under the broiler, serve the white sauce mixture over the toast cups. It really is delicious!)
Friday: Easy Bagel Melts, Chips and Fresh Salsa, Vegetable Platter
Saturday: Mom's night off :)
Sunday: Beef Stroganoff over egg noodles with Stir-fry Green Beans and Fresh Fruit Salad

Labor Day!

There is just something great about having your husband home on a week day! Even if it is a holiday :) Right now he's outside fixing all the bikes and then we're going to take off for a family bike ride and a picnic. Happy Day! Here's my menu for the week:

Monday: Labor Day! Grilled Chicken, Grilled Vegetables, Fresh Fruit Salad
Tuesday: Honey Ham, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, Stir Fried Green Beans
Wednesday: Lettuce Wraps (I prefer this recipe with ground turkey, rather than ground beef), Potstickers and Brown Rice
Thursday: Meatball Subs on these amazing Baguettes, Sliced Carrots and Celery, Chips and Fresh Salsa
Friday: Tomato soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Saturday: Mom's Night Off!
Sunday: Dinner with Awesome Friends!