Menu Plan Monday

Can't believe it is already the last day of February!

Wow!  Time is just flying by!

Time for another week of menu planning, and I won't be home this coming weekend.

I will be at my annual weekend scrap retreat some amazing girls.

I cannot wait!

Monday-Beef Stroganoff, green beans, bread and butter

Tuesday-WW Chicken Parmesan, steamed spaghetti squash, broccoli, salad, garlic bread

Wednesday-Tacos, Spanish rice, creamed corn

Thursday-WW Salisbury Steak recipe, mashed potatoes, peas

Friday-Scrappy Retreat (the boys are on their own)

Saturday-Scrappy Retreat (the boys are on their own)

Sunday-Dinner at my mom's



Layout to Share

Just thought I would share a recently completed layout.

This is Gabe after riding the Tower of Terror at MGM in Disney World.

He was very hesitant to ride it, but once he did, he was so proud!

grr...

Yes, I am growling...  :)

I woke up with a bit of a scratchy throat, and now it hurts!

I don't want to be sick!!

I just took some meds, and I hope I can kick it before it gets worse.

Moms just don't have time to be sick.

Boo!!

In other news, here is my menu for the week (made before feeling under the weather).

Meals subject to change depending on my level of yuck.

Monday-Turkey brats, parsley potatoes, corn
Tuesday-Italian baked chicken, broccoli, wild rice
Wednesday-Parmesan pork, baked potatoes, sauteed green beans
Thursday-Spaghetti with Homemade sauce, garlic bread, salad
Friday-Chicken Enchiladas, cream corn, chips and salsa
Saturday-Probably dinner out, but not for sure
Sunday-Sunday Dinner at my mom's

Happy Monday!!



Matters of the Heart

Happy Valentine's Day!!

I hope you are enjoying those that you love the most!

I especially had a day dedicated to the heart...I had a checkup appt. with my cardiologist today.

He doesn't need to see me again for a whole year!!!

Normally, I am on 6 month checkups, but he thinks I am doing so good that he has put me on the yearly schedule.  My heart is extra happy (and healthy) today!

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In honor of Valentine's Day, I am going to share a layout with me and my sweetie on it!

Trisha from Sketch Inspiration was so gracious, and asked me to complete a layout to showcase using one of her amazing sketches!

Wow, that girl has talent!

Sketch Inspiration posts new sketches every Sunday, and if you play along, you could win the prize of the week!

You must check it out!

my menu

Can't believe it's the start of another week, and it is February!

2011 is flying by!

Here's my plan for this week:

Monday-Fajitas (I will share my recipe later), rice, corn bread

Tuesday-Chili, grilled cheese sandwiches, apple crisp for dessert

Wednesday-Oven fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans

Thursday-Homemade pizza night, pasta salad

Friday-Sloppy Joes, peas, twiced baked potatoes, salad

Saturday-Valentine's Date night-not for sure where yet

Sunday-Dinner at my mom's

My BBQ Pork Recipe

I wish I had a photo to share of this recipe...it is so good and so very easy.
I make the BBQ Sauce recipe below, pour it over a pork loin roast in the crockpot, and cook it for 6-8 hours. 
We eat it as sandwiches, or you could put in in some tortillas with veggies.  You can adjust the BBQ sauce recipe depending on how big of a roast you use.  Let me know if you give it a try!

Barbecue sauce:


1 cup catsup
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 sm. onion (1/2 cup)
3 teaspoons of brown sugar
3 teaspoons of worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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