Our annual white elephant Christmas party last night was some crazy, good fun!  And from the sound of things, people have already started planning for next year.  I love it when my house is filled with good friends!

Here's our menu for this week:
Monday:  Homemade Pizza, Green Salad and Apricot Smoothie
Tuesday:  BBQ Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas and Fruit
Wednesday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu, Brown Rice Pilaf, and Spinach Salad
Thursday:  Landon's Birthday dinner, looks like we're headed to Carl's Jr. (yikes!)
Friday:  Tuna Melts, Chips and Carrots
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off! :)
Sunday:  Family Fiesta!

It was fun to reconnect this week with some of our friends from Dental School days.  Was that really twelve years ago?  Hard to believe, but then again our kids keep laughing at us as we start every other phrase with, "I remember when....."

Here's my menu for the week:

Monday: Roasted Rosemary Chicken with Sausage and Potatoes Caesar Salad and French Bread
Tuesday:  Shredded Beef and Tomatillo Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Green Peas
Wednesday:  Bagel Melts, Veggie Tray and Chips
Thursday:  Chili with Cornbread and Spinach Salad
Friday:  Egg in a Boat and Incredible Hulk Smoothie (1 sm. container vanilla greek yogurt, 1 banana, spinach up to the top of the blender, add some juice and a tray of ice cubes, and a sprinkle of stevia)
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off!
Sunday:  Garlic Alfredo Tilapia, Angel hair Pasta, Green Salad and Parmesan Cheese Toast

Tonight was the making of our yearly Santa Trains.  Jud's family had a great tradition growing up of making these fun trains out of candy to give to friends and neighbors.  We have carried it on, with our own little twists.  And tomorrow, we will be out delivering the goods!

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Tacos Supreme with Apricot Smoothie
Tuesday:  Chicken Tortellini Bake with Lemon Citrus Salad Greens
Wednesday:  Slow Cooker Sesame Beef over Rice with Egg Rolls
Thursday:  Garlic Alfredo Tilapia with Parmesan Toast and Sauteed Green Beans
Friday:  Christmas Party!
Saturday:  Mom's Night off!
Sunday:  Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots and Rolls