There's more on there this time than there was last year, so we'll see how well we do with it. I'll post the finished one again at the end of the summer.
Wow, I really can't write in a straight line. lol
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Summer List 2011
We still have 3 weeks left of school, but we went ahead and made our summer list after school today anyway. Matthew and I have already decided that we need to think of summer as being from Memorial Day through Labor Day and not just the time the kids are out of school, or it seems really short. I actually bent that "rule" a little more to be able to cross the Giants game off the list, but I think it works. :)
There's more on there this time than there was last year, so we'll see how well we do with it. I'll post the finished one again at the end of the summer.
Wow, I really can't write in a straight line. lol
There's more on there this time than there was last year, so we'll see how well we do with it. I'll post the finished one again at the end of the summer.
Wow, I really can't write in a straight line. lol
Start of the week Stuff
It's Tuesday, I know. We were in Redding for the long weekend, and got to enjoy one day of nice weather between the hail, sleet, and rain. It's the last day in May and we're all wearing long sleeved shirts, still. I'm so tired of this weather! Looks like R's last week of t-ball will be rained out, and I still haven't managed to bring my camera to one game this year.
I don't have much of a menu planned for the week, but I'm not sure we'll even have time to eat dinner a few nights this week, so maybe it doesn't matter?
Menu:
Monday- taquitos, pulled from the freezer (yey for doubling the recipe last time!)
Tuesday- English muffin pizzas
Wednesday- pasta with meat sauce
Thursday- ??
Friday- breakfast
Saturday- ??
Sunday- cornbread chili casserole
To-Do's:
Monday- drive home, unpack, do laundry...
Tuesday- grocery store, post office to get the kids' soccer registration in on time, t-ball for R (most-likely canceled due to rain)
Wednesday- worship practice for M (need to call today to double check on that so I don't end driving in only to find out it's canceled, which is what happened last week), open house at the kids' school (and this year we get to visit 2 K classes, 4 1st grade classes, 2 2nd grade classes, and 2 3rd grade classes)
Thursday- dress rehearsal for M's dance (costume, hair, and make-up must be done and she has to be there 1 hour after school gets out), t-ball for R
Friday- class photos for M's dance (costume, hair, and make-up must be done and she has to be there 1 hour after school gets out)
Saturday- softball for M, decorating for dance for me, M's dance
Sunday- church, Costco
Somewhere in there I really need to find time to help R write his thank you notes from his birthday in April. The list is still stuck to the side of my fridge mocking me every time I walk by it.
Three more weeks and they'll be done with all of that stuff, and out of school for the summer. I cannot wait for the break!!
I don't have much of a menu planned for the week, but I'm not sure we'll even have time to eat dinner a few nights this week, so maybe it doesn't matter?
Menu:
Monday- taquitos, pulled from the freezer (yey for doubling the recipe last time!)
Tuesday- English muffin pizzas
Wednesday- pasta with meat sauce
Thursday- ??
Friday- breakfast
Saturday- ??
Sunday- cornbread chili casserole
To-Do's:
Monday- drive home, unpack, do laundry...
Tuesday- grocery store, post office to get the kids' soccer registration in on time, t-ball for R (most-likely canceled due to rain)
Wednesday- worship practice for M (need to call today to double check on that so I don't end driving in only to find out it's canceled, which is what happened last week), open house at the kids' school (and this year we get to visit 2 K classes, 4 1st grade classes, 2 2nd grade classes, and 2 3rd grade classes)
Thursday- dress rehearsal for M's dance (costume, hair, and make-up must be done and she has to be there 1 hour after school gets out), t-ball for R
Friday- class photos for M's dance (costume, hair, and make-up must be done and she has to be there 1 hour after school gets out)
Saturday- softball for M, decorating for dance for me, M's dance
Sunday- church, Costco
Somewhere in there I really need to find time to help R write his thank you notes from his birthday in April. The list is still stuck to the side of my fridge mocking me every time I walk by it.
Three more weeks and they'll be done with all of that stuff, and out of school for the summer. I cannot wait for the break!!
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Menu and stuff
My week has been totally thrown off by the fact that we were gone last weekend and will be gone again this weekend. I'm kind of winging it for the week, but here's what I have...
Monday- mac-n-cheese for the kids, cereal for me (Matthew was out of town)
Tuesday- personal pizzas (never got to it last week)
Wednesday- crock pot salsa chicken, probably in quesadillas
Thursday- crock pot chicken nachos
Friday- ???
To-Do's
Monday- pick up tickets for M's dance (stood in line with 3 kids for 45 minutes, fun!), softball for M (coach didn't show up, and they decided to have the girls start pitching mid-season, nobody on either team was able to score a run, it was awful!)
Tuesday- grocery shopping, t-ball for R
Wednesday- worship practice for M, Costco, NOTHING during dinner time!!
Thursday- softball for M, t-ball for R (at the same time)
Friday- field trip service project for M (N and I are tagging along), dance for M, off to Redding/lake
Monday- mac-n-cheese for the kids, cereal for me (Matthew was out of town)
Tuesday- personal pizzas (never got to it last week)
Wednesday- crock pot salsa chicken, probably in quesadillas
Thursday- crock pot chicken nachos
Friday- ???
To-Do's
Monday- pick up tickets for M's dance (stood in line with 3 kids for 45 minutes, fun!), softball for M (coach didn't show up, and they decided to have the girls start pitching mid-season, nobody on either team was able to score a run, it was awful!)
Tuesday- grocery shopping, t-ball for R
Wednesday- worship practice for M, Costco, NOTHING during dinner time!!
Thursday- softball for M, t-ball for R (at the same time)
Friday- field trip service project for M (N and I are tagging along), dance for M, off to Redding/lake
Monday, May 23, 2011
Giants Game
We took the kids down to a Giants game last weekend. It was N's first game, and he did slightly better than he does at the kids' softball and t-ball games. lol It was a lot fun, but Matthew and I are definitely looking forward to going back without them soon! We did have fun though, it's always exciting to see those things through your kids eyes.
N when we first got there...
Group shot with Matthew's mom and Zack
Watching Wilson warm up (even though he was never needed, Timmy threw a complete game!)
M was really excited to see Wilson!!
R was hungry. :)
WOOHOO!!
We also go to see my dad and step mom (also at the game) and our niece and her boyfriend yesterday for breakfast, which was really fun! We hit up Ikea before we came home to pick up some shelves. I love that store and I wish I could win a $5000 shopping spree (anyone know of a giveaway??), how fun would that be!?! :)
I'll be back with the menu for the week later, I'm not completely on top of things today, but hopefully tomorrow.
N when we first got there...
Group shot with Matthew's mom and Zack
Watching Wilson warm up (even though he was never needed, Timmy threw a complete game!)
M was really excited to see Wilson!!
R was hungry. :)
WOOHOO!!
We also go to see my dad and step mom (also at the game) and our niece and her boyfriend yesterday for breakfast, which was really fun! We hit up Ikea before we came home to pick up some shelves. I love that store and I wish I could win a $5000 shopping spree (anyone know of a giveaway??), how fun would that be!?! :)
I'll be back with the menu for the week later, I'm not completely on top of things today, but hopefully tomorrow.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Monday Menu
I forgot I hadn't posted this yet...
Menu:
Monday- Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Tuesday- Breakfast
Wednesday- Grilled cheese & soup
Thursday- Pasta with meat sauce
Friday- Personal pizzas
Saturday- Hot dogs and garlic fries
Sunday- ??
To-Do's:
Monday- grocery store, softball for M (?? as I type this it's just over an hour until her game, it's raining, and I can't get a hold of the coach or anyone in the league to confirm that the fields are closed), small group
Tuesday- t-ball for R
Wednesday- softball for M
Thursday- t-ball for R
Friday- dance for M
Saturday- Giants game :)
Sunday- Ikea, ect...
Also want to get some stuff listed on line to sell, and head into town for some errands one day.
Menu:
Monday- Baked Creamy Chicken Taquitos
Tuesday- Breakfast
Wednesday- Grilled cheese & soup
Thursday- Pasta with meat sauce
Friday- Personal pizzas
Saturday- Hot dogs and garlic fries
Sunday- ??
To-Do's:
Monday- grocery store, softball for M (?? as I type this it's just over an hour until her game, it's raining, and I can't get a hold of the coach or anyone in the league to confirm that the fields are closed), small group
Tuesday- t-ball for R
Wednesday- softball for M
Thursday- t-ball for R
Friday- dance for M
Saturday- Giants game :)
Sunday- Ikea, ect...
Also want to get some stuff listed on line to sell, and head into town for some errands one day.
Friday, May 13, 2011
N at 20 Months
I just wanted to do a post about N and at this age so I don't forget all the fun things he's doing. We had a little impromptu photo shoot this afternoon after his nap, and I was just thinking about how much I love this age.
At 20 months...
He loves his pacifier, but is getting use to leaving it in his crib once he's woken up all the way.
He loves hats, and his favorite by far is his Giants hat that was recently passed down from R; I've never seen a toddler keep a hat on his head like N does.
He also has R's old baseball glove, and loves to wear that as well.
He loves baseballs, preferably M's pink one.
He is silly and loves to make us laugh.
He loves the "amote" and thinks it's great when he actually gets ahold of one long enough to change the channel on the TV (even when the Giants game is on).
His favorite thing to do is still to go "out-ide", he would play out there all day long if I let him.
He loves to grab the phone and pretend to call daddy.
He loves to get his hands on anything he's not supposed to have, and will take any opportunity he can to do so.
He's starting to enjoy being read to, his favorite book is the "broccoli-ew" book (Sandra Boyton's Hey Wake Up), and he laughs every time the "broccoli stew, ew" line is read.
He loves his brother and sister, and has so much fun running around playing with them.
He loves to walk everywhere now and I'm constantly hearing "I walk" whenever I try to carry him.
He loves bath time, and loves to splash at the end.
I love this age, he's learning new things all the time, and is talking so much now. He is such a fun little boy, and I'm really enjoying my time with just him while the kids are in school. :)
At 20 months...
He loves his pacifier, but is getting use to leaving it in his crib once he's woken up all the way.
He loves hats, and his favorite by far is his Giants hat that was recently passed down from R; I've never seen a toddler keep a hat on his head like N does.
He also has R's old baseball glove, and loves to wear that as well. 
He loves baseballs, preferably M's pink one.
He is silly and loves to make us laugh.
He loves the "amote" and thinks it's great when he actually gets ahold of one long enough to change the channel on the TV (even when the Giants game is on).
His favorite thing to do is still to go "out-ide", he would play out there all day long if I let him.
He loves to grab the phone and pretend to call daddy.
He loves to get his hands on anything he's not supposed to have, and will take any opportunity he can to do so.
He's starting to enjoy being read to, his favorite book is the "broccoli-ew" book (Sandra Boyton's Hey Wake Up), and he laughs every time the "broccoli stew, ew" line is read.
He loves his brother and sister, and has so much fun running around playing with them.
He loves to walk everywhere now and I'm constantly hearing "I walk" whenever I try to carry him.
He loves bath time, and loves to splash at the end.
I love this age, he's learning new things all the time, and is talking so much now. He is such a fun little boy, and I'm really enjoying my time with just him while the kids are in school. :)
Monday, May 9, 2011
Monday Menu
I had my menu done yesterday, but I didn't get a chance to post it until now...
Menu:
Monday- Tortelline Spinach Bake in Creamy Lemon Sauce I did just make this Saturday, but I'm making it again for my mom for Mother's Day, and I'm going to add some leftover sausage from last night
Tuesday- BBQ leftovers
Wednesday- ??
Thursday- Pizza Rolls with leftover bbq sausage and pineapple
Friday- BLTs
Saturday- party food
Sunday- taco pie
To-Do's:
Monday- grocery shopping, Mom here for dinner
Tuesday- t-ball for R
Wednesday- worship practice and softball for M
Thursday- doctor's appointment for me, t-ball for R
Friday- Dance for M
Saturday- FIL's b-day party
Sunday- church, Costco, ect
Other Things I Want To Get Done:
declutter everything!
exercise daily
decorate shelves
order pictures
buy soap and lotion (free)
make desserts for party
Have kids make decorations for party
clean up entryway and closet
I feel like I'm falling behind on taking care of the house and myself lately. I've had a cold the last few weeks that has zapped me of energy, and then we were gone part of last week which just made for a weird week. I'm hoping I can get back on track this week and keep up with it before summer gets into full swing (which it kind of already feels like it is with all we have going on lately).
Okay, off to exercise while N is napping. :)
Menu:
Monday- Tortelline Spinach Bake in Creamy Lemon Sauce I did just make this Saturday, but I'm making it again for my mom for Mother's Day, and I'm going to add some leftover sausage from last night
Tuesday- BBQ leftovers
Wednesday- ??
Thursday- Pizza Rolls with leftover bbq sausage and pineapple
Friday- BLTs
Saturday- party food
Sunday- taco pie
To-Do's:
Monday- grocery shopping, Mom here for dinner
Tuesday- t-ball for R
Wednesday- worship practice and softball for M
Thursday- doctor's appointment for me, t-ball for R
Friday- Dance for M
Saturday- FIL's b-day party
Sunday- church, Costco, ect
Other Things I Want To Get Done:
declutter everything!
exercise daily
decorate shelves
order pictures
buy soap and lotion (free)
make desserts for party
Have kids make decorations for party
clean up entryway and closet
I feel like I'm falling behind on taking care of the house and myself lately. I've had a cold the last few weeks that has zapped me of energy, and then we were gone part of last week which just made for a weird week. I'm hoping I can get back on track this week and keep up with it before summer gets into full swing (which it kind of already feels like it is with all we have going on lately).
Okay, off to exercise while N is napping. :)
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Almost a year later...
I finally finished making my my 30 by 30 list, and it only took me 11 months. lol Now I wonder how many of those things I'll be able to cross off before I turn 30? Here is is again, just for fun. :)
30 things I want to do before I'm 30:
1. learn how to tie a nice bow
2. grow herbs in pots in my kitchen window
3. plant a tree in our yard
4. go on a vacation with just Matthew
5. hire someone to take our family photos
6. plant blueberries in our backyard
7. find a good thrift store to shop
8. go on a shopping weekend away with my mom
9. hang wedding pictures in bedroom
10. take the kids to Disneyland
11. be done having kids
12. take a cake/cookie (frosting) decorating class
13. make at least one new (different) decoration fro the front door
14. learn how to use modge podge (and use it for a project)
15. start volunteering in the kids' classrooms more regularly
16. plant hydrangeas
17. start exercising more regularly (and keep it up!)
18. get a new computer
19. get a flash for my camera and learn how to shoot with it
20. by a new couch
21. build a wardrobe I like
22. finish (and print) another year scrapbook
23. get new bedding for our bed
24. put more shelves and decorations up in the living room
25. get over my fear and learn cook something with yeast (like these breadsticks)
26. paint the bookshelf white
27. refinish table and paint chairs
28. lean how to make my own pasta sauce
29. paint chair red
30. finish making this list!
30 things I want to do before I'm 30:
1. learn how to tie a nice bow
2. grow herbs in pots in my kitchen window
3. plant a tree in our yard
4. go on a vacation with just Matthew
5. hire someone to take our family photos
6. plant blueberries in our backyard
7. find a good thrift store to shop
8. go on a shopping weekend away with my mom
9. hang wedding pictures in bedroom
10. take the kids to Disneyland
11. be done having kids
12. take a cake/cookie (frosting) decorating class
13. make at least one new (different) decoration fro the front door
14. learn how to use modge podge (and use it for a project)
15. start volunteering in the kids' classrooms more regularly
16. plant hydrangeas
17. start exercising more regularly (and keep it up!)
18. get a new computer
19. get a flash for my camera and learn how to shoot with it
20. by a new couch
21. build a wardrobe I like
22. finish (and print) another year scrapbook
23. get new bedding for our bed
24. put more shelves and decorations up in the living room
25. get over my fear and learn cook something with yeast (like these breadsticks)
26. paint the bookshelf white
27. refinish table and paint chairs
28. lean how to make my own pasta sauce
29. paint chair red
30. finish making this list!
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Sunday Menu
I'm ahead of the game today! I've already got my menu for the week planned, and two shopping lists made out. :) It's a good thing too, because this next week is going to be busy!!
Menu:
Monday- pizza @ softball game
Tuesday- Red Robbin or Olive Garden :)
Wednesday- breakfast
Thursday- Tortelline Spinach Bake in Creamy Lemon Sauce
Friday- Birthday party food
Saturday- Taco Pie
Sunday- BBQ for Mother's Day :)
Crazy T0-Do's for the week:
Monday- grocery shopping, pick up pizza, softball, and then straight to small group
Tuesday- Redding, t-ball for R
Wednesday- shopping and eating yummy food
Thursday- R's 6 year appointment and t-ball
Friday- dance for M, bday party
Saturday- softball for M
Sunday- work in nursery, Mother's Day
Menu:
Monday- pizza @ softball game
Tuesday- Red Robbin or Olive Garden :)
Wednesday- breakfast
Thursday- Tortelline Spinach Bake in Creamy Lemon Sauce
Friday- Birthday party food
Saturday- Taco Pie
Sunday- BBQ for Mother's Day :)
Crazy T0-Do's for the week:
Monday- grocery shopping, pick up pizza, softball, and then straight to small group
Tuesday- Redding, t-ball for R
Wednesday- shopping and eating yummy food
Thursday- R's 6 year appointment and t-ball
Friday- dance for M, bday party
Saturday- softball for M
Sunday- work in nursery, Mother's Day
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