Here is what I have on my menu for the month of February. It is going to be a full month but I am looking forward to it. I will be cooking an extra meal each week for my Aunt and Uncle (she has cancer). I have a few things left over from last month that I did not make (new recipes), that I hope to get to this month. My Mom's birthday is Valentine's Day. John and I will improvise for Valentine's Day at home this year. We usually go out for dinner and a movie but he is working 12-16 hour days 6 days a week (Praise the Lord for a job!) so that is out.
1 Chicken fettuccine Alfredo, steamed cabbage, peph peas, corn on cob, cornbread and corn on cob
2 Salisbury chuckwagon steak, leftover veggies
3 Tex Mex breakfast burritos, fresh fruit
4 Sloppy joes, oven fries, freezer slaw, apple cobbler
5 Stroganoff sandwiches, peas (paula deen's chicken pot pie and apple cake-Aunt and Uncle)
6 Corn tortilla lasagna, salad
7 Beef stew, cornbread, chocolate cupcakes
8 Country fried venison cube steak, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, biscuits, fried apples
9 Penne with meat sauce, salad, garlic bread
10 Sausage breakfast casserole, grape salad
11 Cranberry pork roast, green beans, sweet potato casserole, honey muffins
12 Spiral pepperoni pizza bake, salad, rice krispy treats (chicken Alfredo, leftover veggies-Aunt & Uncle)
13 Nacho chicken, black beans and rice
14 Mom's B'day-pizza, wings and strawberry cheesecake
15 Meatloaf, green beans, mashed potatoes, whole kernal corn
16 Grilled cheese, hm pickles, vegetable soup
17 Pulled pork w/ hm bbq sauce from crockpot, baked beans, potato salad, corn on cob
18 Weiners & kraut, fried potatoes, hm mac & cheese, pintos
19 Roast and gravy, biscuits, fried apples (same to Aunt & Uncle)
20 Chicken burritos, salad, apple dump cake
21 Santa Fe soup, scoops chips, shredded cheese and sour cream
22 Fried ham, scrambled eggs with cheese, strawberry syrup from freezer, biscuits
23 Philly cheesesteak casserole, fried okra, peph peas
24 Beef enchiladas, refried beans with cheese, spanish rice, salad
25 Country fried venison cube steak, green beans, cream corn, peach cobbler
26 Ham and cheese omelets, cinnamon raisin toast, fried apples (Ole farm b'fast casserole-Aunt &Uncle)
27 OUT
28 Chili, Jim n Nick's cheese biscuits, strawberry pretzel salad
What's on your menu this month? Blessings!!!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Reading List 2010
I used to love to read. Well, actually I still love to read but since the boys were born there has not been much time. However, this year I am taking a little time for me. What about that? That's a first for me, huh? Anyhow, I have 20 book below to read this year. There is no particular order and I am not giving myself a timetable, just this year. So without further ado:
Amy over at momadvice is reading this and she has always been a great inspiration to me. She is doing a wonderful job reviewing this book and she is behind my purchasing it. Thanks Amy!
This is my Bible I have at home. I have had it a couple of years and really like it. I have read the Bible a couple of times over in a year and want to do it again this year.
We so love us some Dave Ramsey. This is a simply insightful book and it has a wealth of knowledge in it. We are needing help with retirement, college and investments. This should help us out with those issues.
I have great kiddos but they are typical children and I am a first time Mom. This was recommended by a child development specialist friend. I love to learn about my kiddos and what I can do be a better Mommy.
I have read one of Jonni's others books and enjoyed it tremendously. However, I loaned it to a friend and have not seen it since. This one has the same terrific recipes in it and some new topics as well.
I saw this one someone's elses reading list and it looked like a great read. So, there you have it.
I am all about organization and this one is "magic"! We shall see.
I just want to be the best parent that I can. I am always looking for a great parenting handbook.
I love Ellie Kay and she has great tips on finance.
I know, another one............hehe!
Sometimes we forget what is most important and for me that is my husband. Having something to remind me of how to do that in our marriage is a plus!
Amy over at momadvice is reading this and she has always been a great inspiration to me. She is doing a wonderful job reviewing this book and she is behind my purchasing it. Thanks Amy!
This is my Bible I have at home. I have had it a couple of years and really like it. I have read the Bible a couple of times over in a year and want to do it again this year.
We so love us some Dave Ramsey. This is a simply insightful book and it has a wealth of knowledge in it. We are needing help with retirement, college and investments. This should help us out with those issues.
I have great kiddos but they are typical children and I am a first time Mom. This was recommended by a child development specialist friend. I love to learn about my kiddos and what I can do be a better Mommy.
I have read one of Jonni's others books and enjoyed it tremendously. However, I loaned it to a friend and have not seen it since. This one has the same terrific recipes in it and some new topics as well.
I saw this one someone's elses reading list and it looked like a great read. So, there you have it.
I am all about organization and this one is "magic"! We shall see.
I just want to be the best parent that I can. I am always looking for a great parenting handbook.
I love Ellie Kay and she has great tips on finance.
I know, another one............hehe!
Sometimes we forget what is most important and for me that is my husband. Having something to remind me of how to do that in our marriage is a plus!
Still organizing! I like her books and the layout she uses.
What can I do as a parent to promote good habits in my boys? Well, I am about to read all about it.
Living Simply: Choosing Less in a World of More was on Crystal's list over at moneysavingmom. It looks like a great read!
This also was on Crystal's list as well. It looks like a wonderful read for anoy mother.
I love to save money and I am always look for ways to learn more about it.
A friend of mine just finished this and recommended it. I hope it does not disappoint.
Always looking for new ways to help my child mind and that is one hard task sometimes.
The marriage class we went through at our church was based a lot on this book and I thought a little review would be helpful to freshen up the facts.
So, are you a reader? Do you have a list for this year? What do you recommend? Have you read any of the books above?
What can I do as a parent to promote good habits in my boys? Well, I am about to read all about it.
Living Simply: Choosing Less in a World of More was on Crystal's list over at moneysavingmom. It looks like a great read!
This also was on Crystal's list as well. It looks like a wonderful read for anoy mother.
I love to save money and I am always look for ways to learn more about it.
A friend of mine just finished this and recommended it. I hope it does not disappoint.
Always looking for new ways to help my child mind and that is one hard task sometimes.
The marriage class we went through at our church was based a lot on this book and I thought a little review would be helpful to freshen up the facts.
I have been reading Mary's blog, owlhaven for a couple of years and her book has great reviews, so I though why not?!
So, are you a reader? Do you have a list for this year? What do you recommend? Have you read any of the books above?
Blessings!!!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Back From the Dentist
Okay, so it was not as bad as we first thought. Bad enough though. Thank you for the prayers.
Today was cleaning, exam and x-rays.
Here's the plan for now: (since insurance will only cover so much)
3 crowns with buildup
I go back in a couple of weeks to get started. There is more to be done, but this is the most serios for now. We will shell out a little over a $1000 for this (above) AFTER insurance. I am so excited I can hardly contain myself. NOT!
I already have 7 crowns and much much more.......
I hope the boys inherit John's dental genes. Both of my parents had full dentures by the age of 24. They both had bad teeth. No matter how much I brush, floss and whatever they are bad each dental visit.
Do you have good teeth? Do you go to the dentist on a regular basis?
Blessings!!!
Today was cleaning, exam and x-rays.
Here's the plan for now: (since insurance will only cover so much)
3 crowns with buildup
I go back in a couple of weeks to get started. There is more to be done, but this is the most serios for now. We will shell out a little over a $1000 for this (above) AFTER insurance. I am so excited I can hardly contain myself. NOT!
I already have 7 crowns and much much more.......
I hope the boys inherit John's dental genes. Both of my parents had full dentures by the age of 24. They both had bad teeth. No matter how much I brush, floss and whatever they are bad each dental visit.
Do you have good teeth? Do you go to the dentist on a regular basis?
Blessings!!!
Not Excited
I am so not excited this morning. I am going to the dentist and i am so dreading it. It always takes forever and this is D day. Just say a little oprayer please, i will explain when I get home. I will leave you with one thought. Dentures................yuck!
Blessings!!!
Blessings!!!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Playing Hookie
John sings in the choir and always goes to both (8:45am and 10:45am) services. The boys and I follow up by going to Sunday school at 10am (John and I drive separate).
However, this morning the boys and I are playing hookie. I feel like I have slept with my eyes open and it was after 1am before sleep ever found me.
The storms are moving in and the rain is pouring by the buckets, so we are going to cuddle, play games and "have church" at home this morning. I so do not want to get out in this messy weather and get the boys sick.......they stay sick enough as is.
How's the weather this Sunday in your neck of the woods? When do you play hooky? Hope you have a great day! Blessings!!!
However, this morning the boys and I are playing hookie. I feel like I have slept with my eyes open and it was after 1am before sleep ever found me.
The storms are moving in and the rain is pouring by the buckets, so we are going to cuddle, play games and "have church" at home this morning. I so do not want to get out in this messy weather and get the boys sick.......they stay sick enough as is.
How's the weather this Sunday in your neck of the woods? When do you play hooky? Hope you have a great day! Blessings!!!
Thursday, January 21, 2010
The Weekend and More
These last few days have been so busy and full of sadness and horror. We have been so busy and mostly going here and there.
*We had two deaths (church related) one of which was a 17 month old little boy, that was injured in a car accident Christmas Eve night.
*A family friend passed away
*Two aunts (one from each side learned their cancer was back.
*A terrible robbery of tools and a truck from friends, less than a mile away.
*An attempted robbery of another friends home less than two miles away.
*One of the aunts mentioned above was rushed to hospital this am. She was conscious but not responsive. We are waiting to hear more.
I have been schooling the boys and comparing budgets as what we are doing right now is just not working. What budget system do you use for your family?
I have several appointments next week which include the much dreaded dentist appointment. We had our taxes done this past week.
We have got to have some driveway/ parking work done as we have a regular pig slop hole here. I need to call and get the gravel hauled in.
I have started planning the boys birthday party (for March).
We have a 4pm wedding to attend Saturday.
I have been working very hard for the small group........which might I say the meeting last Sunday night was quite a success! We had a loit of new ladies and some which do not even go to church there. Yippee!
I have a lease agreement to write today and also get a matter resolved about a purse that I purchased from Ebay. I so am not happy. I bought and paid for it around the 6th and still have not gotten it. I cannot get the tracking # to work and the seller apparently doesn't not like to return emails. Grrrrr!
John was home yesterday since there was no work to do and he ended up waking up sick with a cold or something. He is back at work today. I checked his pay stub for this week online and it was so low. It by itself will not even pay our power bill. Ouch! Oh and our power bill was higher than it has ever been in the eight years we have lived here.
So, I think that about brings you up to speed. Please leave a comment and if you do, tell me what budget (methods) work for you. That would help me so much! Blessings!!!
*We had two deaths (church related) one of which was a 17 month old little boy, that was injured in a car accident Christmas Eve night.
*A family friend passed away
*Two aunts (one from each side learned their cancer was back.
*A terrible robbery of tools and a truck from friends, less than a mile away.
*An attempted robbery of another friends home less than two miles away.
*One of the aunts mentioned above was rushed to hospital this am. She was conscious but not responsive. We are waiting to hear more.
I have been schooling the boys and comparing budgets as what we are doing right now is just not working. What budget system do you use for your family?
I have several appointments next week which include the much dreaded dentist appointment. We had our taxes done this past week.
We have got to have some driveway/ parking work done as we have a regular pig slop hole here. I need to call and get the gravel hauled in.
I have started planning the boys birthday party (for March).
We have a 4pm wedding to attend Saturday.
I have been working very hard for the small group........which might I say the meeting last Sunday night was quite a success! We had a loit of new ladies and some which do not even go to church there. Yippee!
I have a lease agreement to write today and also get a matter resolved about a purse that I purchased from Ebay. I so am not happy. I bought and paid for it around the 6th and still have not gotten it. I cannot get the tracking # to work and the seller apparently doesn't not like to return emails. Grrrrr!
John was home yesterday since there was no work to do and he ended up waking up sick with a cold or something. He is back at work today. I checked his pay stub for this week online and it was so low. It by itself will not even pay our power bill. Ouch! Oh and our power bill was higher than it has ever been in the eight years we have lived here.
So, I think that about brings you up to speed. Please leave a comment and if you do, tell me what budget (methods) work for you. That would help me so much! Blessings!!!
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