Good Eating

Most of you know I like to cook at least 2 weeks of meals at a time, sometimes even a months worth if I can make time. 

I thought I would share with you all some of the great new foods we have been trying.
Mexican Lasagna
Birds Nest Pie
Meatball Sandwiches (kids favorite)
Fried Rice
Tacos
Farmer's Casserole
Pulled BBQ Chicken with Hawaiin mac salad
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies (I thought it would be fun to share with the neighbors!)

So as you can see some classics and some new.  Not all went over well with the family but, they are learning to stretch and try new things. 

For me I love the fact that I can cook for a day and then not worry about meal prep for 30 more days.  I love getting the kids involved.  They are learning basic cooking skills.  Today Brooklyn was 3 lbs deep in Shredded Monterey Jack:)

I would love for you to share any of your families favorite recipes.  Please share:)

And we are melting....

Nap time... Have I ever mentioned how crucial they are in our life? 

Walmart opened in the town next to ours and I thought how fun we will venture out and get some new plates.  My plans always seem to go astray.  It sounds so simple.  Get in the car, venture to the store, shop, and then head home, smiling faces and all.

Oh, let me wake up:)

I may have forgotten we had to stop and pick up Becky, run to the post office, make that two post offices, and we finally made it to Walmart an hour later.  I load the kids in the cart and head through the store.  I remember Walmart being cheaper, not true now.  I ended up deciding to wait and head to Fred Meyer after I dropped the girls off at volleyball. 

We head home, grab some food, and then off to volleyball.  Things were going great.  Hannah and Zech were in a silly mood, playing in the car.  We drop the girls off and hit Fred Meyer.  Hop out of the car, load up in a cart, and well you know me, I stop at the bank and by the time the last check is cashed, Hannah has hit full melt down. 

Everyone is starring.  I find myself negotiating with a two year old.  Knowing she is tired.  I mean really what was I thinking.  It takes all of my strength to strap her in.  Everyone looking at me as if I am kidnapping her.  We drive home and I take her straight to bed.  Wouldn't you know she is out cold in 5 minutes.  Surprise, surprise! 

Ah quiet!!!  Thank you Lord for helping me through this one.  I felt myself hit the edge in the middle of negotiation but, I made it.  I didn't go over!!!  God is so good!!!

Watch out world... We are on the move.

Sunday was the official launch date.  Zech has started crawling:)  Oh he would attempt to crawl, face plant it, even get on all fours, and then kerplop back in the same spot.  For the last week he would scoot backwards.  On Saturday he had figured out how to turn backwards and scoot to what he wanted.  It amazes me how quickly they learn.  But Sunday, oh crazy world, he took off worm style.  It is the funniest thing ever. Face plant butt in the air and push.  Then he just kept going until he reached his destination.  In this case it was the gate at the top of the stairs.  What is it with stairs and kids?!!!

I will try to post picts.