Today's Throwback Thursday is brought to you by a couple of things.
The cutest things around in my humble, completely unbiased opinion!
September 17, 2015
September 15, 2015
meal plan tuesday 9/15/15
It's that time again! Week One was a weird one for us this time around. We had some family visiting and different things going on, so we had a lot of dinners at my parent's house. So, it wasn't a great week as far as meal-planning goes, but that's life for ya'!
Week One
Monday - Family Dinner
Tuesday - Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Can you tell this is one of my go-to meals when I don't know what else to do? Since I wasn't quite sure what the week would look like, I just planned for simple and fast things I could throw together without really thinking about.
Wednesday - Family Dinner
Thursday - Family Dinner
Friday - Beef Tacos
Just regular old ground beef tacos. My husband was actually really happy about this one! Sometimes I forget that it's the easiest and simplest meals that are some of his favorites!
Saturday - Pizza Night
Sunday - Leftovers
Week Two
Monday - Chicken Yakisoba
I've made this before and it is a hit! It's easy to make and Makayla loves anything with noodles, so this one is good as far as she's concerned!
Tuesday - Family Dinner
Wednesday - Picnic Dinner
We were planning on going out to the lake and taking a picnic dinner, but just as we were about to leave, the sunshine disappeared and it started to rain. Sigh. So we gave up on our plans and threw a pizza in the oven. It's a really good thing we like pizza!
Thursday - Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
This was on our last meal plan, but I never did get to make it. So we tried it this time, and it was super yummy! I did cheat and use a jar of marinara instead of making the sauce, but it was still so good. We will definitely make this one again.
Friday - Leftovers
Saturday - Creamy Tomato Soup
During the fall, it is almost always Soup Saturday at our house! I love to have a pot of soup simmering all afternoon while the weather outside is crisp! This soup is one of our favorites, and it goes perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwich. Especially if the cheese is havarti and the bread is sourdough.....but that's just my opinion! I taught Makayla how to dunk her sandwich, and she quickly mastered the skill!
Sunday - Birthday Dinner Out
It was my mom's birthday, so we went out to celebrate her!
Bonus Recipes
Y'all - make this. It is so, so good. I subbed blueberries for the cherries.
These were good, although I actually ended up enjoying them better the next day. The first night, I thought they were way too tart, but the second day, I thought they were perfect! So I don't know - maybe my taste buds were just off or something, but I will definitely make these again.
September 11, 2015
according to instagram: august favorites
Well, since it's already mid-September, I guess it's about time for August's Instagram round-up!
he left us for college | last day of swimming lessons | he got right to work
first day of school | sunday afternoon | that hair
something in the water | a girl and her shades | a sweet moment
love this boy | miracles | catching up on her reading
You can see all of our Instagram moments here.
Happy weekend, friends!
September 10, 2015
#tbt stories - football
In case you don't already know.....football's back. Back again.
My husband is a happy man.
This picture is from the fall of 2008. We had gone away for the weekend with my family, and if I remember correctly, we spent our time eating, watching football, and loving on our sweet little chunk of a baby boy, because look at him!
Also, I guess you can tell who our team is!!!
September 8, 2015
last week: this and that
Where in the world did last week go?!! We have been super busy with a lot of extra extended-family happenings and visiting, and then we went straight into Labor Day weekend. I'm not sure when the last time was that I got out our real camera, and even my phone hasn't been put to much use as far as picture-taking is concerned. So once again, my pictures are lacking and I am resolving to do better!
We have managed to get moving and get outside, even with the unbearable heat last week. The kids and I raced each other, and they eagerly pointed out to me that they are much, much faster than I am! Something else I am looking to resolve!
Throw in some relaxing, some just-dancing, some schooling, some churching, and a tiny bit of sleeping, and that's our week in a nutshell!
September 1, 2015
meal plan tuesday 9/1/15
Is it seriously September already? I tell you, August just flew by at our house! We are more than ready for some fall weather around here, and I am definitely ready for some fall-weather cooking. Give me pumpkin everything!
Week One
Monday - Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
This one never happened, y'all. I don't even remember now what happened to make this day so crazy, but I think I just threw some quesadillas on a plate for the kids and called it a night! This looks so good though, so I will definitely be making it soon!
Tuesday - Family Dinner
Wednesday - Chicken Enchilada Casserole
We really liked this. I served it with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and sour cream on top.
Thursday - Winger's Sticky Fingers
I've never heard of Winger's, but these were so easy, and so good! I was afraid they would be too spicy, so I left the sauce off of Makayla's, and she gobbled them up. We ate them with a regular ol' side salad. I can see these becoming a go-to meal for me when I need something simple and quick.
Friday - Fish Tacos
Bobby made fish tacos for us with grilled Mahi. This is one of our favorite meals to make during the summer, for sure!
Saturday - BBQ Chicken
Another grill night! And what goes better with barbecue chicken than a loaded baked potato and corn-on-the-cob?!!
Sunday - Leftovers
Week Two
Monday - Roasted Garlic Pasta
Ok, so this one never happened either! Apparently, ever since school started back, I just cannot get my act together on Mondays!
Tuesday - Family Dinner
Wednesday - Chicken Fried Rice
I don't really follow a recipe for this, but this one looks like a good one.
Thursday - Balsamic Salmon
I've made this before and it is excellent! Although I must say, I love almost anything with balsamic vinegar!
Friday - Leftovers
Saturday - Hamburgers
Sunday - Pizza Night
August 27, 2015
#tbt stories - those cheeks
This is one of the pictures taken at Makayla's nine-month session. We were trying for awhile to capture her smile, but she was giving us a whole bunch of classic Makayla faces instead. Turns out, those are my favorite!
What I wouldn't give to be able to squish those chunky cheeks again!
Slow down, time!
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