June 21st!!

The Menu

Pork Chops, portabella mushrooms with

mozzarella and tomatoes, and baked zucchini

Spent the afternoon swimming at Grandma's pool, having a great time. Our time was cut short by a phone call from Chad. His car was still not fixed so we had rush to pick him. Any how we ended up getting home a lot later than anticipated, so Chad and worked together to get dinner on the table as quickly as possible. We ended up with a great healthy and light meal that we all enjoyed!!

The Recipe

Pork Chops

Salt an pepper pork chops, add 2-3 Tbs of olive oil to skillet and pan fry for about 10-12 minutes.

Portabella mushrooms with mozzarella and tomatoes

Cut the stem and veins of the mushrooms. Cut up any type of tomatoes and shred mozzarella. Top mushrooms with tomatoes and mozzarella, drizzle with olive oil. Salt and Pepper.

June 20th

Today was eventful. Chad's car broke down on his way to work. So I had to pick him up tonight. Good news is that it was easily fixable! I also had to pick my sister up and we had plans to watch her play basketball. So tonight we went out for dinner. We ate at this little cafe called Magnolia Diner. Food was ok at best, service was good. We had a really nice visit with my parents and sister.

June 19th! Happy Fathers Day!!

The Menu

Eggs, sausage, and cheese croissants

I hope all the dads out there had a wonderful fathers day. I know my guy did!! I let him sleep in so the kids and I could make breakfast. We were not home for dinner so I thought I would share our breakfast.

The Recipe

6-8 scrambled egg, jimmy dean sausage, cheddar cheese, and Pillsbury croissants

Mix 6-8 eggs in a bowl, salt and pepper, ground the sausage in a skillet till cooked, add the eggs to the sausage and cook until eggs are scrambled. open the croissants, and peel them a part as directed. on the flat dough add some egg and sausage mixture, and cheese roll the croissant. Repeat until all the croissants are filled. Bake @325for 10-12 minutes.

June 18th!!!

The Menu

Sausage on a stick with chips and fruit

Tonight we decided to make up for our backyard bbq a few weekends ago. We had a little fire in our fire table and helped the kids roast sausages and later marshmallows. The kids played in the water all evening and we had a blast hanging in the backyard! Later that night we came in and built a fort in the living room and all fell asleep watching land before time.

june 17th!!!

The Menu

Take Out Chineese

We had a full day of Running errands and skipped the much needed grocery shopping. Needless to say by the time we got home I was in no mood to go to the store and then come home cook, eat, and clean. So we called our local Chineese Restaurant. The food wasn't anything to speak about and we most likely will not be ordering from the double dragon again.

June 16th!!

The Menu

Spaghetti with Italian sausage

Tonight Christian had an evening game and Kaylee had her first ever sleep over at a friends house. It was very quiet without Kaylee tonight. It is amazing how missing one person makes such a big difference. She had a blast at her friends house though! For dinner Chad cooked his spaghetti

The Recipe

Spaghetti, hunts sauce, hunts paste, and Italian sausage.

in a bowl mix the sauce and paste together season to taste with basil, rosemary, oregano, and salt and pepper set aside. In a lrg skillet saute cut up sausage and garlic until no longer pink, add sauce. Cook until hot. Cook spaghetti noodles according to package. Serve with sauce and Enjoy!

Last Night

The Menu

Lemon pepper Chicken, sour cream potatoes, cornbread stuffing, and

left over broccoli and cauliflower.

I hate to admit it but I used boxed potatoes and stove top dressing. I try not to use boxed foods at all but they come in handy when I am running behind. Around the table we always ask the kids questions about their day or other general questions. I am trying to teach them how to engage in conversation. Last night Kaylee asked her brother, What he likes best about summer so far? He gave the best answer a mother could hear, 'Spending time with my family'. I hope he always feels that way!

The Recipe

Lemon Pepper Chicken

1pkg legs and thighs, Mrs. Dash lemon pepper season, 2 lg lemons

Wash chicken thoroughly, cover the chicken in seasoning and lemon juice. Put chicken in a 9x13 baking pan bake @400 for 45 minutes or till juices are clear