March 18, 2017

Good morning everyone! I was so exhausted this morning I slept through my alarm so I’m still sitting around in my ‘bump around’ shorts and a T-shirt… not the norm for me at all. That’s OK though. Everyone has had a yummy breakfast and some of the kids are reading, one is playing with legos, and another couple are watching some Saturday morning cartoons.

A lot of the area schools have been on Spring Break here. We did do some school work this week but it was kind of hit and miss as some storms and bad weather had our internet on the fritz. That’s a downside to living out in the country. We did however get a surprise visit from a friend we haven’t seen in awhile.  It’s always a joy to have old friends come and visit. I find it amazing how kids can just pick right up where they left off months ago.

This past week has been a bit busy as Momma had 3 dances to go to! Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. It has all been so much fun! Monday was my first ‘away’ kind of event and there were a lot more dancers than I normally see. They had the chance to earn a ‘dangle’ for dancing a tip while holding an ice cream cone! There are so many interesting things that they do at these dances!

Tuesdays are the normal class nights and it is amazing to see how far everyone has come as a class. I am so looking forward to graduation and learning new calls and styles. There is so much to learn I have said it is almost like learning a second language. The great thing is that you don’t have to learn it all and you get as advanced as you like or feel comfortable with. Personally I want to learn as much as I can and I want to learn the fancy stuff that goes along with the basic stuff too. I find square dancing so fascinating!

Then Friday night was a St.Patrick’s Day dance. I love parties, especially decorating and putting them together. This time, however, I only brought a few decorations and some Key Lime Cookies (Betty Crocker box mix). I also wore one of the vintage dresses I found on Etsy. It was so cute! Everyone wore green and brought all kinds of green refreshments. Most importantly though we all had a wonderful time. There was a new class starting up also and we are hoping to have more people come next week. I encourage anyone and everyone to check out the classes that may be offered in your area.

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Today we are planning a small cookout with family and a few friends. I need to get my lazy self into the shower so I can get to the grocery store and pick up a few things. I am so glad I did that big monthly grocery shop earlier as my weekly shopping trips have been sporadic.

God is so good! Try to remember that He makes no mistakes and He has a plan for each and every one of us. If we will only let go of the plans we have and let Him take control He will bless us and work wonders in our lives that we could never have imagined! I try my best to thank Him everyday, several times a day, for all the blessings He has poured out on us and for all the ways He continues to work in our lives. I pray that each and everyone of you can look back on your week and see how God has blessed you and touched your lives.

May God bless each and everyone of you!

March 19-25, 2017 Meal Plan

This is our basic meal plan for the week. Sometimes we will switch the days around if I forgot to set something out or put something in the crock pot. Please feel free to use this or change it around to suit your family’s needs.

I do have ‘Snacks/Desserts’ listed as well. I always try to keep a bowl of fresh fruit out on the counter or table for the kids to snack on. Sometimes I will make a special snack or treat for us to enjoy.

Sunday

Breakfast:

Blueberry Oatmeal Bread, scrambled eggs

Lunch:

PB & J sandwiches, Fruit

Dinner:

Crockpot Cream Cheese Chicken, rice, Cole Slaw

Snacks/Desserts:

Cupcakes


Monday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

leftovers

Dinner:

Popover Pizza, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Cinnamon Toast


Tuesday

Breakfast:

French Toast

Lunch:

hot dogs, mac n cheese, veggies

Dinner:

Red & White PastaSalad

Snacks/Desserts:

PB Toast


Wednesday

Breakfast:

Basic Muffins

Lunch:

Egg Salad Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Goulash7 Up Biscuits

Snacks/Desserts:

Muffins


Thursday

Breakfast:

Pancakes

Lunch:

tuna salad sandwiches, fresh veggies

Dinner:

Crockpot Chicken Marinara w/Veggies, Angel Hair Pasta, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Fruit


Friday

Breakfast:

Cereal/Oatmeal

Lunch:

Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Veggies

Dinner:

Easy Bean Tostadas, Rice, Salad

Snacks/Desserts:

Cookies


Saturday

Breakfast:

Breakfast In a Cup

Lunch:

Scrambled Egg Sandwiches, veggies

Dinner:

Weenie Roast, S’mores

Snacks/Desserts:

Popcorn

Special Holiday Meals: St. Patrick’s Day Menu

The day to celebrate St. Patrick. Click here to learn more about this day.

St. Patrick’s Day Menu

Spinach Quiche for Breakfast
Smothered Chicken or Corned Beef (the prepackaged corned beef was easy to make in the crockpot!)
Potato Cakes, Fried Cabbage,
Stuffed Onions, Soda Bread (we ended up doing Blooming Onions and Beer Bread)
Apple Dapple Cake (I need to get the recipe posted soon!)

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

Saint Patrick’s Day Crafts and Children’s Activities

St. Patrick’s Day Worksheets and Printables

St. Patrick’s Day at Family Education

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes

Dr. Seuss Day

The day to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

Hats Off to Dr. Seuss’s Birthday!

5 Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s Birthday

The Ultimate List of Dr. Seuss Activities

Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the Christian season of Lent. Click here to learn more about this holiday.

Below are some of the activities I found to celebrate this day:

(Use at your own discretion.)

Ash Wednesday Lesson Plan

Ash Wednesday & Lent

Ash Wednesday and Lent Activities

ASH WEDNESDAY OR LENT ACTIVITY PAGE PRINTABLE

LENTEN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

Ash Wednesday Classroom Activities

Achieve Your Goals with Simple Habit Trackers