Menu Plan Monday January 2nd.

Here is our menu plan for the new year.

Sunday- Traditional pork chops, sour kraut, kielbasa, and potatoes.
Monday- Bbq chicken bites, mac and cheese, and green beans.
Tuesday- Soft and crunchy beef tacos with cheese, sour cream, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Wednesday- Marinated steaks, baked taters, and corn
Thursday- Tuna noodle casserole
Friday- Homemade pizza night
Saturday- leftovers?

That is our plan, depending on leftovers, the night we have them might get moved sooner.. or not at all.
Happy New Year everyone.

Looking for more inspiration? There are plenty more menu plans to be found right here.

Rambles of 2011

Another year gone and another year to make things happen.

I have plenty on my list to do this year and years from now.

As they say you live & you learn.

I, for one am excited to have a fresh new year.

I thank God that 2011 was as good to us as it was, I know that 2012 might not be.

I thank 2011 for not taking any of my loved ones away and giving me a little girl that surpasses any and all dreams I had of her while I was pregnant. She is beautiful & perfectly perfect in every way imaginable.

My marriage came further too, we learned more about one another and I saw my husband lose his heart to another lady.. and that I am perfectly fine with. Seeing him with Aubriella has made me love him in a different way, and its so very sweet.

Anthony has come a long way learning and growing bigger and bigger.

He is losing his baby face and even some teeth.

Hubby got a new job that provides for us more than the one he lost.

And the best part is, I was able to become a stay at home mom again. :)

Christmas Eve

I wanted to jot down what happened on Christmas eve before I forget. I will upload some pictures later..

We always spend Christmas eve with my FIL's side of the family. This was the first year the my FIL & his wife hosted dinner. Usually its my hubby's grandma but this year she passed the torch and ironically ended up with shingles.

Football was on tv, lots of snacks, dinner was good and gifts were an added bonus.

Aubriella got some outfits from her Pappy Roy & Grammy Sherri. She got her very first set of Steeler Pj's.  Also a handprint maker. Sherri's brother's family also joins us, they got Aubriella a dolly.

Anthony got a a NERF bow & arrow set, binoculars, a football, and I am sure there were other things I missed, like cars since he was in such a hurry to see his goodies. Oh also a Steemer from the Altoona Curve. He got a rocket set from Sherri's family too.

Chris got one of his favorite gifts, a Tony Romo stitched jersey, cowboys gloves, a Chili's gift card for the 2 of us to go on a date (we get this yearly, I love it). He also got a Penn State Tee shirt.

I got some OPI nail polish, a dooney and burke wristlet and wallet, A kitchen aid pink cutting board & chef's knife. I got a some handmade table runners and microfiber dish cloths. We both got some

money as well.

Because Grandma was puffy and wanted to stay home, I brought her a plate of food & brought her gifts over to her. She was happy we stopped in, I didn't want her to miss out on the fun, so we brought Christmas even to her :)

She got Anthony a DS & some games and McDonalds gift card, Aubriella got a baby einstine turtle, octopus, and teether. Chris got a junitper jack, Carthard jacket, and gift card for Prime Sirloin. I got some super cute Temp-Tations dishes, I love them, and a V necklace.

We read The Night Before Christmas and tucked Anthony into bed. Miss Aubrie stayed up until around 1:30am. Chris and I wanted to start exchanging gifts on Christmas eve when the kids are asleep, so we can enjoy each other.

Chris got me a beautiful picture frame, some wax tarts and a food processor that I have been waiting for for ever now. :) He got me other stuff that I picked out but that is what he surprised me with.

 I got him a dallas cowboys ball cap, new wallet, and the last 3 Harry Potter movies. He loves those movies and now he has the complete set of movies.

2 weeks ago we exchanged gifts with my mom's ex husband and his girlfriend. It sounds odd but he was my step dad for 21 years of my then 23 so I still love him and welcome him in our family. He & his g/f got me a cake stand *squeel* a serving plate, and bath and body works. They got Anthony some tinker toys and a cowboys shirt. Aubriella got some new clothes, she is such a fashionista already.

That same week we did gifts with my mom and her husband.. they got Chris some Harry Potter movies, myself some wax tarts and a very pretty snowflake necklace.. Anthony got a criss cross race track and Aubrie got an elmo guitar. My sister got me a very pretty orinament for the tree & a mug, Chris got a Cowboys snuggy, Aubrie got some toys and Anthony did too.. cars for his track.

Getting ready to say goodbye...

To 2011 that is! I get excited this time of year to begin a new year and a fresh start of sorts. I line up all these ideas and goals, in high hopes of getting life all organized and running more smoothly. Savings, weight, household, all kinds of things to come... lots of ideas on Pinterest just waiting for me to use them! Can't wait to up date the blog more often too..

Good bye 2011 and soon hello to 2012

Christmas Fun

Here are a few things we'll be doing to celebrate Christmas threw out the month.

Family pictures

Hot coco

ABC Family Movies

Pictures with Santa

Read a Christmas book each night before bed

Make a snowman

Go see Christmas lights

Make a gingerbread house

Make cookies

Decorate the tree

Anthony's personal tree this year

Pick out special hot coco mugs for movie nights

Spend extra time with family <3

Santa shop with the kiddies

Decorate outside

Brave making fudge

Try my hand out at tea tarts

Pick some new ornaments for the tree

Enjoy each day cause it goes sooo fast!!

November 5th, 2011

I am thankful for Chris, my husband. We've been together almost 8 years now, have 2 beautiful children, and a great relationship. We've experienced life's ups and downs together and I know that no matter what happens we'll always have each other. Thank you Chris, for not only being my husband, but my best friend, and the best daddy to Anthony and Aubriella. 8 years down, and forever to go.

November 4th, 2011

I am thankful for Aubriella. My sweet baby girl. I thank God she is healthy, and growing oh so fast. She is such a beautiful girl. Determined, sweet, and cuddly. I never knew the bond of a Mother and a daughter and she has given this to me. She is more than I ever prayed for and I cannot be thankful enough. She always has such a big smile on her face, and brings one to mine everytime.

Aubriella just last week, going shopping at the mall.