FRIDAY –
This has been an incredibly busy week. I’m not really sure WHY….but it has been.
Today was produce co-op. I ordered WAY less than I usually do and then the company messed up and didn’t put a case of apples that I’d ordered on the truck so it didn’t look like much at all today. Jamin even said, “you didn’t buy any LETTUCE?” Maybe two weeks of less produce will spur everyone to pick up their produce consumption again.
I picked up my 6 gallon buckets for grain and such today.
We drove out to Robert Lee and picked up the van. It is equipped with black box – just like an airplane. When it acts up, I push a little button …wait 30 seconds and turn the key off and then back on. That will give them the info of what was going on to the van before and right after it looses power. I’m really praying that it acts up SOON.
It’s been HOT here….like 100* and over type of hot.
We did head over to John and Melody’s this afternoon. I took the 4 younger ones to play with Noah, Shiloh and Rowan. Mike tried to help John fix their old washing machine. They were going to sell it if they got it working – but it was stubbornly silent.
I made skedaddle (fiddle faddle popcorn) for the boys this evening. I honestly don’t know what’s been so busy…..we did have three play dates this week….we don’t usually get to spend time with Tricia, Debbie or Melody and their kids….and that WAS a goal. {smirk} We didn ‘t pay it to the pool 3x this week – we did go twice – in the same day….I doubt we’ll go swimming tomorrow. I want to get the house done. Mike is thinking of trying to fix the AC on the Honda – I so hope it can be fixed. It’s essential down here.
Breanne called from Boston. It sounds like she’s had a good birthday. Unfortunately, I didn’t realize that the kids hadn’t talked to her yet and so she talked to me and hung up. They didn’t get to say Happy Birthday or sing to her.
I called Dad tonight. It looks like he may go home on Monday. Tonight my niece is graduating. My sil graduates from college this weekend too. Big weekend in our family. There are times I really wish we lived closer to family…..
Friday, June 09, 2006
Last Minute Dinner
Boil some whole grain pasta.
Make a white sauce…..shred a lot of Asiago cheese into it. Add some Italian spices. Add some steamed veggies or leftover veggies. Can add chicken if you have some leftovers.
I would make this with a bed of pasta, chicken breast and sauce over the top for company. I’d either serve steamed veggies (if not in sauce) or a big salad with it.
Yes, I AM hungry and waiting for Mike to be ready to go pick up our van. He LOVES to take me out and said he’d like to take me out for lunch…but honestly if he doesn’t hurry I may go steal the boys lunches!!!!!
Boil some whole grain pasta.
Make a white sauce…..shred a lot of Asiago cheese into it. Add some Italian spices. Add some steamed veggies or leftover veggies. Can add chicken if you have some leftovers.
I would make this with a bed of pasta, chicken breast and sauce over the top for company. I’d either serve steamed veggies (if not in sauce) or a big salad with it.
Yes, I AM hungry and waiting for Mike to be ready to go pick up our van. He LOVES to take me out and said he’d like to take me out for lunch…but honestly if he doesn’t hurry I may go steal the boys lunches!!!!!
ANOTHER Son’s a Chef…..
Josiah came up with this really quick and tasty lunch….
Fix some whole grain pasta.
Toss with a few teaspoons of flax oil (Josiah uses butter but no one notices when I use flax oil LOL).
Shred some Asiago cheese on top, let it melt and eat.
(I add a few tsp of Italian spices).
*I'm still looking for a source to buy whole grain manicotti or large shells that I could stuff...anyone have some suggestions?
Josiah came up with this really quick and tasty lunch….
Fix some whole grain pasta.
Toss with a few teaspoons of flax oil (Josiah uses butter but no one notices when I use flax oil LOL).
Shred some Asiago cheese on top, let it melt and eat.
(I add a few tsp of Italian spices).
*I'm still looking for a source to buy whole grain manicotti or large shells that I could stuff...anyone have some suggestions?
My Son the Chef…
Jamin has created a wonderful sandwich. He take the hamburger buns that I make (you could use loaves as well), soaks them in balsamic vinegar and then toasts them like you would a toasted cheese sandwich. The boys were all talking about his sandwiches yesterday and I had a bite today.
Yummm…..the bread is crunchy and spicy on the outside….he had romaine lettuce, red onions, turkey, cheese, and mustard on it. It was wonderful!!!! He is thinking of adding some more seasonings to the vinegar before he soaks the bread. This is a winner. I’m glad that he created it before co-op day so I can order a couple more bottles of balsamic vinegar.
Jamin has created a wonderful sandwich. He take the hamburger buns that I make (you could use loaves as well), soaks them in balsamic vinegar and then toasts them like you would a toasted cheese sandwich. The boys were all talking about his sandwiches yesterday and I had a bite today.
Yummm…..the bread is crunchy and spicy on the outside….he had romaine lettuce, red onions, turkey, cheese, and mustard on it. It was wonderful!!!! He is thinking of adding some more seasonings to the vinegar before he soaks the bread. This is a winner. I’m glad that he created it before co-op day so I can order a couple more bottles of balsamic vinegar.
THURSDAY
This week has turned out to be incredibly busy and we can’t figure out WHY? Josiah speculates that it is because it is the first day of summer.
Today we had a friend and her high school son over. They attend chapel and it was fun to visit. The boys had a great time. They have a younger boy who is Jared’s age. He is out of town right now but we’ll have to have them over when they are all back. I think it would be a good thing for both families.
I attended a luncheon for two friends who are moving. I really do not like PCS season much at all. HOWEVER, the restaurant was wonderful. After the luncheon I was able to visit with the chef/owner and told him how surprised I was to find a place like this in our little W TX town. He said that he’s been a chef for 11 years in New York and that he is determined to bring something new down here. The salad bar was amazing….creative, fresh, yummy. He also had 3 types of dessert, two types of rolls and greens, black eyed beans, salmon patties and lasagna….all tasted home made and no Jell-O or pudding anywhere to be seen. I told him that the food tasted FRESH and not like it came out of a Franchise frozen box. {G} For instance, he’d bought the greens that a.m. and served them for lunch. It wasn’t cheap – but the lunch prices were manageable…dinner is only served two nights a week and the prices are more but I’m betting it is really good food. I need to take Mike back there for lunch one of these days. They have a salad/soup buffet for $6.50 and then the whole buffet is $10.00 (tax already included). I’ve been looking for a restaurant that has healthy choices…real food…I KNOW they have them on the West coast, Denver etc….but I’ve not found anything like it here in TX. This is close. LOL
The car dealer called. Our van is ready. They found a couple of little things to fix but couldn’t get it to act up. They installed a flight reader – a black box. We are to pick up the van today and learn how to use it. Supposedly when it looses power again this will send a message to some computer and tell them exactly what is going on. I guess telling them to keep it until they fixed it got results. They knew I wasn’t bringing the Expedition back until they did something. LOL
I can’t remember what else we’ve done…it’s a blur.
This week has turned out to be incredibly busy and we can’t figure out WHY? Josiah speculates that it is because it is the first day of summer.
Today we had a friend and her high school son over. They attend chapel and it was fun to visit. The boys had a great time. They have a younger boy who is Jared’s age. He is out of town right now but we’ll have to have them over when they are all back. I think it would be a good thing for both families.
I attended a luncheon for two friends who are moving. I really do not like PCS season much at all. HOWEVER, the restaurant was wonderful. After the luncheon I was able to visit with the chef/owner and told him how surprised I was to find a place like this in our little W TX town. He said that he’s been a chef for 11 years in New York and that he is determined to bring something new down here. The salad bar was amazing….creative, fresh, yummy. He also had 3 types of dessert, two types of rolls and greens, black eyed beans, salmon patties and lasagna….all tasted home made and no Jell-O or pudding anywhere to be seen. I told him that the food tasted FRESH and not like it came out of a Franchise frozen box. {G} For instance, he’d bought the greens that a.m. and served them for lunch. It wasn’t cheap – but the lunch prices were manageable…dinner is only served two nights a week and the prices are more but I’m betting it is really good food. I need to take Mike back there for lunch one of these days. They have a salad/soup buffet for $6.50 and then the whole buffet is $10.00 (tax already included). I’ve been looking for a restaurant that has healthy choices…real food…I KNOW they have them on the West coast, Denver etc….but I’ve not found anything like it here in TX. This is close. LOL
The car dealer called. Our van is ready. They found a couple of little things to fix but couldn’t get it to act up. They installed a flight reader – a black box. We are to pick up the van today and learn how to use it. Supposedly when it looses power again this will send a message to some computer and tell them exactly what is going on. I guess telling them to keep it until they fixed it got results. They knew I wasn’t bringing the Expedition back until they did something. LOL
I can’t remember what else we’ve done…it’s a blur.
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