We returned home yesterday from a humanitarian trip to Tijuana, Mexico.  We had a great experience, and feel so blessed to live in this great country with so many physical comforts.  I couldn't have been more proud of my husband and boys, they worked from sun up to sun down building a home and updating a school for those in dire need.  I have been blessed with a great family!
Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  Zesty One Pan Chicken and Potato Bake with a huge Green Salad (which I missed so much in Mexico!)
Tuesday:  Lasagna with Homemade Bread and Steamed Broccoli
Wednesday:  Lettuce Wraps with Pot Stickers
Thursday:  Lentil Soup and these yummy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
Friday:  Egg Cups with Toast and Fruit
Saturday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Sunday:  Roast, Potatoes, Carrots, and Sweet Dinner Rolls

Part of what makes the holidays special is the food.  Here is what I'm planning to make over the next several days:
-On Christmas Day I always have Rhodes Rolls, with several types of meats and cheese and then appetizer type foods:

Creamy Green Chile Queso with Tortilla Chips
Veggie Tray with Ranch Dressing
Magnificent Cheese Ball (my favorite) with Trader Joe's Crackers
Best Ever Deviled Eggs
Apples and Nutella dip
Crab and Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
Pear Pomegranate Spinach Salad
Cowboy Caviar

Christmas Breakfast:
Savory Breakfast Rolls (from macheesmo.com)
Fresh Fruit
Simply Apple and Orange Juice
Cowboy Caviar

Monday:  Homemade Cafe Rio Burritos
Tuesday:  Heavenly Halibut with Hashbrown O'brien Style Potatoes and Kale, Apple, Raisin Salad
Wednesday:  Pasta with Sausage and Tomatoes in a Cream Sauce, Steamed Broccoli and French Bread
Thursday:  Slow cooker Pork Chops with Baked Potatoes and Green Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Sunday:

Monday:  Quiche, Muffins, Fruit and Green Salad
Tuesday:  Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Pork over Rice with Naan and Green Salad
Wednesday:  BBQ Chicken, Twice Baked Potatoes, Green Salad and Fruit
Thursday:  Lasagna, French Bread and Green Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Soup and Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Sunday:  Homemade Cafe Rio

We had a lovely fall break visiting friends in the lovely resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho!  We had a great time, hiking, shopping, eating delicious food and just spending time together.  Now on to another great week!
Here's my menu:
Monday:  Turkey Burgers, Cottage Fries, Veggies and Dip
Tuesday:  Crockpot Zuppa Toscana Soup, Breadsticks and Olive Garden Salad
Wednesday:  Pistachio Crusted Salmon, Easy Parmesan Risotto and Peas
Thursday:  Southern Salisbury Steak over Egg Noodles with Green Salad
Friday:  Mom's Night Off :)
Saturday:  Waffles, Eggs and Bacon
Sunday:  Dinner with the Wall family

My Fall Break was spent preparing my application for the U's Master in Social Work program.  Back to classes and homework tomorrow. The kiddos Fall Break begins Thursday and we're going have fun visiting with friends in Sun Valley!
I'm constantly thinking about all of my blessings.  So grateful for my many blessings!

Here's my menu for the week:
Monday:  BLT Sandwiches, Chips and Salsa, Vegetable Tray
Tuesday:  Crispy Southwest Chicken Wraps, Fruit Salad and Sweet Potato Fries
Wednesday:  Crockpot Manicotti, Green Salad, Homemade Bread
FALL BREAK!

I'm so grateful for my many blessings!  

Here's my menu for the week:

Monday:  Herbes de Province Pork with Carrots, Crisped Hashbrowns and Sauteed Green Beans

Tuesday:  No Fuss Shredded Beef Tacos

Wednesday:  Baked Egg Boats with Fresh Fruit and Spinach Salad

Thursday:  Chicken Cordon Bleu with Rice Pilaf and Brussel Sprouts

Friday:  Mom's Night off :)

Saturday:  Leftovers from Judson's seminar

Sunday:  Pesto Grilled Chicken with Cheesy Au Gratin Potatoes, Rolls and Autumn Pear Salad