Menu Plan Monday

I'm back with Menu Plan Monday. I have some great recipes this week, so check them out.

Monday ~ Tacos (click here for a great tip)
Tuesday ~ Poppyseed Chicken / green salad / Cream Cheese Brownies
Wednesday ~ Ravioli Alfredo / garlic bread
Thursday ~ BBQ w/family for Pioneer Day
Friday ~ Cheesecake Factory (date night)
Saturday ~ Hamburgers

In Ian news, I am very proud to announce that today in Sacrament Meeting, he wrote his name all by himself. He has been able to write all the letters, but he usually will just do one or mix them all up. I know that it is a million more times exciting to me, but I had to share it. It's the cutest piece of writing I have ever seen! Don't you think?

This Week in Pics

First of all, I just want to say thanks for all your Mommy Words. They were great! I loved all of them, and have definitley felt and experienced all of them. I put them to good use in my header, as you can see.

Well, this week we have really tried to keep busy. Josh left for some training and conferences on Monday, and he gets back tomorrow! He was telling me how much he was going to miss the kids, so we came up with an idea:
Unfortunatley, they didn't make it past security. Oh well. Time goes SO slow whenever Josh is gone, so this week I tried to be prepared with constant activities. We spent a lot of time at the swimming pool. I just have to tell my playgroup girls that this place is awesome. You all need to come down and join us sometime.






Isn't her face priceless? So fun! Have a great weekend everyone.

Mommy Words

Okay, ALL you moms (dads, or non-parents) out there. I want you to give me one word that best describes Motherhood in your opinion. It can be a positive or a negative word. Just one word that describes your feelings or insight on motherhood.

Kindness of Strangers

So, I was just lounging on my bed with my laptop. The kids are napping, and the house is quiet. All of a sudden, I hear this sweeping sound. It sounds really close. What the heck? So I walk out of the bedroom and into the living room and I see this on my patio:

I know it is kind of hard to see, but yes- there is a guy with a beard and ponytail sweeping up my patio! I hurried and ducked behind the couch because he started to turn around. Luckily, I had my camera phone, so I could sneak my phone above the couch and take a pic without him noticing. I'm sly like that. I was going to sweep on Friday, but I guess I don't need to now. Thanks guy!

Memories

First, I just want to say that I'm not doing my weekly menu this week. Sorry, but I'll be back with it next week. You can tell me what you're having for dinner this week though, I'm always interested in what everyone else eats.

Also, you may have seen this on others blogs since it has been going around, so I guess it's my turn to post it. Read the instructions below, and please participate! Please? I've been reading comments on my friends blogs, and they are hilarious! Make my day!

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.