Menu Plan Monday

There's "supposedly" a big winter storm heading our way in good ole' Indiana.

I say "supposedly" because our weathermen have been wrong before.

We prepare for 10inches and get a dusting if anything at all.

But, I guess I will head out to the store tomorrow to be stocked for the Blizzard '11.

What is it about a snowstorm that makes people crave eggs, bread and milk?

Monday-Marinated Baked Chicken, baked potatoes, sauteed green beans, rolls

Tuesday-Crockpot BBQ pulled pork, parsley potatoes, spinach salad

Wednesday-Cheddar Chowder, grilled cheese sandwiches

Thursday-Pork Cube Steaks, baked fries, peas, salad

Friday-Birthday dinner with friends (there are 4 celebrating bdays)

Saturday-Hot Dog night for the boys-I will be scrapping with friends

Sunday-Dinner at my mom's

So excited!!

I just received an exciting email that I am a lucky winner over at I Heart Faces!!  I am going to receive a gift certificate to Designs by Jessie, and I can't believe it!  Wow!  I am already eyeing her beautiful work, and I believe a camera strap for my new Canon D60 that I received for Christmas needs some "Stacy-ness" added to it!  Here are a few that I am loving:

 Black and White Damask

Photo by Designs by Jessie

Funky Floral

Photo by Designs by Jessie

Blue Paisley

Photo from Designs by Jessie

I am going to have a hard time deciding on what I would like to order!  She even customs the straps for you by a desired length, if you want pockets sewn on to hold extra memory cards, etc., there is also extra padding you can add! 

I can't wait to get one ordered!

Thank you, thank you!!

I love crops!

Stacey and her wonderful design team at Inspired to Scrap is hosting a fun crop this coming weekend!

I am really looking forward to some fun challenges, inspiration and chatting with some great women!

There are also some fun prizes up for grab!

Check this one out!

I hope you can check it out!

Getting back to normal

Trying to get things back in order and back to a routine around here. 
Christmas really sidetracked me and blogging and I have neglected so much since the holidays hit!
I have a lot of posts lined up to share:   
    *December Daily album posts
    *Christmas recap
    *My One Little Word for 2011-as seen at Ali Edwards-One Little Word
    *Some of my own resolutions

I'm excited to be back, and I hope you will stick with me!

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I am happy to say that I am also back with my menu planning for the week!

Monday-Tacos, rice, applesauce
Tuesday-Spaghetti with Nita's Meat Sauce, salad, garlic bread
Wednesday-Sloppy Joes, cheesy potatoes, green beans
Thursday-Chad's Birthday Dinner at his parents-I believe steak on the grill is part of the menu-YUM!
Friday-Chad's 32nd Birthday-Dinner out with game night to follow
Saturday-Dinner at Fogo de Chao with friends
Sunday-Dinner at my mom's

Wishing you a Merry Christmas!

from @Pleasant Home

Santa's Promise

 

Santa spoke to the little one,

You've left me a big job to carry on.

To remind everyone on the earth

of your very special birth.

To fill their hearts with Christ like love,

and bring Christmas spirit down from above.

To have them open their hearts and minds,

to spread Joy, Peace and Love to all mankind.

As Santa was kneeling before the little one,

with promise in his heart,

He spoke softly to the tiny babe,

and vowed to do his part.

 

by Dawn Jackman

Just wanted to share a fave layout of mine! 

Seriously, that boy's smile brightens my day, everyday!

Been MIA

So sorry that I have been MIA these last couple of weeks!

December is already crazy busy, and I am just trying to keep up!

Can you believe the big day is in just 4 days!?!?!?

Are you ready?

I am not!

I am still working on Christmas cards, and I have a day of shopping planned for tomorrow while my

mother-in-law watches the boys for me.

How lucky am I?

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So, one of my favorite thing that we have don so far this year has been taking a

Polar Express train ride!!

Oh my goodness, if you haven't done this yet, get on google, type in Polar Express and your state, and

order your tickets for next year!

It was fantastic!

This has been the best memory so far that we have made together as a family this year!

Thanks to my mom for ordering the tickets for us!

Can't wait to do it again!

My snow buddies!

The boys woke up first thing Sunday morning, and I wasn't even fully awake before they started in with asking to play outside in the snow.

Chad was working in Indianapolis, so I needed to do something fun with them.

I dug out the snowsuits and boots, and we headed out.

We were a little bummed that the snow wasn't sticking well, so we couldn't build a snowman.

We still had a good time, and I was even to make snowballs for them to have...they ended up throwing them at me!  We had a fun time playing in the snow. 

Winter is here!

Meet Ralphie

He arrived on December 1st, and the boys happily welcomed him to our home!

"What does he like to eat?" 

"Can we see him fly?"

"Where are his teeth?"

"Does he see us when we aren't home?"

Those are just a few of the questions that we have encountered about Ralphie.

He's a fun little elf, and he definitely helps with getting the boys up in the mornings. 

I wonder if they make a year-round, get-up-for-school helper elf??

So much inspiration...

I decided late last night to take the "Journal Your Christmas" by shimelle.

                                                                        oh em gee!!

I am so glad that I did!

There is so much information and inspiration there, that I am overwhelmed, but in the best way possible.

I am going to be glued to my emails and the online forum for hours a day!

Please check it out if you have given it any thought previously!

You will not be disappointed!

Sincerely,

An enthusiastic Journal Your Christmas Newbie!