Music Monday

Where's my menu???

Yeah, I haven't even had the time or energy to think about it yet....
We had a great Thanksgiving. We went to Jason's dad's house, and my parents came too. Is that weird? I think it is, but it seems to work out and everyone really likes everyone else, so what more can I ask for?? At some point, my step-mother-in-law and I decided it would be a good idea to go to Bath and Body Works at midnight for their Black Friday sale at Zona Rosa. Oh did I mention that we were planning on getting up at 4am to be on the road at 5am for our trip to Illinois???? So yes, we left the house at about 10:30 and stood in line until midnight, when they opened their doors. It was bad. Crazy women everywhere!! I ended up with about $40 worth of stuff, then wondered if the hours of standing in line was worth it. Probably not. We got home at about 2 and tried to sleep until 4. That didn't really work for me, but thankfully I was able to sleep in the car on the way to IL.

The car ride there was pretty good. The kids did awesome! I was really impressed especially considering the DVD player that we borrowed refused to work. Bummer! We had a great time visiting with Jason's family. We got to spend time with both of his grandma's. Neither of them have met the boys yet, so that was fun. Friday night we went down town to the Christmas parade. It was HUGE, and they threw so much candy. We got about the same amount as we did at Halloween. Crazyness. Then on Saturday we went to the Festival of Trees. It was in this old theater and it was a bunch of Christmas trees decorated. It was really neat to see.

On Sunday, we got up, ate breakfast, and headed for home. We decided to go through St. Louis instead of Iowa (MOST BORING STATE EVER TO DRIVE THROUGH) because we wanted Jack in the Box (mmmmmmmmmmm). WORST IDEA EVER!! The ride to St. Louis was just fine. We decided we might like this way better. We stopped at the first Jack in the Box we saw, and it was yummy! But then, well not everything can be good right?? We noticed horrible traffic. Like still on the highway traffic. For miles and miles. It took us about 3 hours to drive 80 miles. Seriously. By this time Tommy had had enough of the car, and so had the rest of us. Turns out there was a wreck half way between St. Louis and Columbia. So our 8 hour drive home turned into an 11 hour drive. UHG! Next time we will go through Iowa!

Menu Nov 23

Again it is Sunday, I have my menu planned, and have already been to the store! YES! I tell you what, the week seems easier when dinner is already planned and bought. I will only be cooking Monday and Tuesday, and then making a few pies and some rolls. I am very much looking forward to this week. I have so much to be thankful for! :)

Monday ~ Cajun Meatloaf, sweet potatoes, green beans
Tuesday ~ Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken and Broccoli, garlic bread, salad
Wednesday ~ We are either going to eat at my brother's house or everyone (brother, parents,
grandma) are going out to dinner. I will be making a cherry pie for my mom
Thursday ~ HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!!!!! Making a caramel apple pie, pumpkin pie, rolls
Friday-Sunday ~ We will be in Illinois so who knows.


I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

oops I forgot ~ Music Monday (on Tuesday)

Menu Plan Monday ~ Nov 16

Apparently I am on the ball this week. My menu is made AND I have already been to the store!!! That is not like me at all.

Monday ~ Tater tot Casserole
Tuesday ~ Chicken Tao's and rice
Wednesday ~ Thanksgiving potluck at church ~ I am bringing Pumpkin Cheesecake Cupcakes and
stuffing
Thursday ~ Pork chops and mashed potatoes
Friday ~ Chicken Stromboli
Saturday ~ Mom's b-day ~ Maybe I will cook something for her
Sunday ~ Leftovers

Hope everyone has an awesome week!

For more menu ideas, check out orgjunkie.com

It feels good to be loved!

Look what my hubby brought home for me :)

Nothing much

As you can see I am revamping my blog. I decided it was time for a change, and the cupcakes looked yummy! :) Not a lot of anything going on here lately. Just the same ole things. I have recently started making scarves. I really, really enjoy doing it. So much that I am making them and really don't have any thing to do with them. So if anyone wants a knitted scarf, let me know. :) Here is my little model.


I am getting excited about the holidays this year, and even started listening to Christmas music. Usually I refuse to do that until after Thanksgiving, but this year I am all about it. I am ready to get my shopping done too. I always seem to wait until the last minuet to get that done. Next year I want to start early and get it done.

Wow, that's really it. LOL Hope everyone has a great weekend!

Under Construction

My blog is getting an overhaul. Please excuse my mess :D

Music Monday

Menu Plan Monday - Nov 9

Monday ~ Lasagna, garlic bread, green beans, salad
Tuesday ~ Tacos, Spanish rice, black beans (didn't make this last week)
Wednesday ~ Church
Thursday ~ Goulash, cornbread, veggie
Friday ~ Pork chops and rice, some kind of veggie (didn't get to this either)
Saturday ~ Out maybe
Sunday ~ Leftovers

For more yummy menu ideas check out orgjunkie. com

Speaking of plans, does anyone have cleaning plans? I think I would get more done (in theory) if I had a cleaning schedule. Like Monday ~ clean bathrooms, Tuesday ~ dust, and so on. I would be interested to see someones schedule to get an idea.

OK then

I am finally starting to feel better today. I woke up Thursday with the plan to do nothing but laundry the whole day. Some how I got way behind (truth is, I found a giant spider down there so I have been to scared to go do laundry, yes I realize I am in my upper 20s, and I do realize I am bigger than they are and I also know that they are more scared of me than I am of them bla bla bla. :) and decided to take one day and just get it done. Well I woke up with a tickle in my throat but didn't think much of it. I went and thru my first load in, and by noon I was in bed with a sore throat and body aches. ARGGGGG! On Friday the body aches were mostly gone, but my throat and neck were way swollen that I had a hard time talking and forget about eating. I spent the day trying to parent a 3 year old from the couch which proves difficult when you can't really talk, and keep drifting off to sleep. He did pretty good tho, and mostly stayed in the living room with me and played with his Lego's and watched TV. When Jason got home I went to Urgent Care (I LOVE that my regular Dr office has an urgent care!!) They said I was negative for strep, but was going to treat me anyway. I got my antibiotics and was sure I was going to start to feel better when I woke up Saturday. WRONG. I think I might have even felt worse. By then I was coughing and crying because my throat hurt so bad and I was just fed up with it. I slept most of the day while Jason took Tommy to Sears and then they washed the suburban. :)
Today I woke up at 7 not feeling any better still. I got up took my medicine and Tylenol and went back to bed and slept until about 9:30 and actually felt a little better. My throat is still a little sore but not nearly as bad. I have vacuumed my house and started on laundry today, so I must be feeling better. :) I also want to thank my hubby for being so great and taking care of me when I'm sick, and keeping the kiddo entertained all day too. I <3 him! :)

Menu Plan Monday

Monday ~ Chicken nuggets and mac and cheese ~ Trent's request
Tuesday ~ Pork chops and rice
Wednesday ~ Dinner @ Church, I'm making breakfast ~ Tommy got sick last week so I didn't get
to do it then
Thursday ~ Potato soup and beer bread
Friday ~ Tacos
Saturday ~ I am going to my cousin's baby shower in Joplin so I won't be here for dinner I'm sure
Sunday ~ I don't know yet.


Hope everyone has a great week. For more yummy meal ideas visit orgjunkie.com

Music Monday

I thought it would be fun to post a song every week. They will be from many different genres I'm sure and may or may not reflect my current mood. :) Today I picked a duet by 2 of the best country singers who have graced our great planet. Enjoy!