Menu Plan - Sun & Warm Weather Ahead!

There is SUNSHINE today!!!    The weather in the last week has put me in a funky mood... I like a rainy day every now and then, but I love warmth and sunshine!  We'll get Sadie from school in a little bit (she wanted me to make sure you all knew that she and Eric were going on a field trip to the Police Station today!) and then I think we will enjoy some time outside!

Menu Plan for the Week:
MONDAY
Steak, Mixed Veggies, Peaches

TUESDAY
Small group - Bring Veggie Pizza

WEDNESDAY
Pizza Noodle Bake, Corn, Pineapple

THURSDAY
Chicken & Stuffing Casserole, Carrots/Dip, Fruit

FRIDAY
Ranch Tilapia, Salad, Fruit

SATURDAY
Baked Potato Bar

SUNDAY
Marinated Grilled Chicken, Grilled Potatoes, Salad and Fruit

Five 4 Friday

I've been on the quiet side around here this week.... trying to get back in routine after being away for a few days is difficult for me.  Even now I'm still sitting in my workout clothes needing to take my first shower of the day.  Here's 5 random thoughts for you on this Friday!

1. I was at Target this morning getting a gift for my nephews 1st Birthday and saw that the Reese's Easter Eggs are out... I also spotted the Cadbury Chocolate Eggs with the hard candy coating.  My two favorite Easter Candies.  I didn't buy them today mainly because I can't believe what they want to charge for holiday candy, but next pay check, I'm on it.
2. Sadie has had a much better week going to school!  The first thing out of her mouth in the morning is always, "Is it a school day???" and if it is, she frets until time to go (which unfortunately isn't until 12:30), but drop off is much better!  I'm not sure what's changed other than a lot of prayer... I also told her on her way Wednesday that she isn't going to be afraid to go to school forever, which seemed to calm her... sometimes you just need to know that some of your struggles are only for a season.
3. I was looking at Cole's head this last week, enjoying how perfectly round it is and the nice ridge he has.  So thankful yet again for his helmet therapy and for the people who so graciously gave to help meet that need for our family
4. I recently read that on average, a stay-at-home mom only spends 15 extra intentional minutes  a day with their child than a working mom.  That stat stopped me dead in my tracks.  It's easy to just let the kids play, watch a show, whatever... while you clean, do dishes, check Facebook, do laundry, check Facebook, blog etc.  Sure thinking about how I spend my time and working to be more intentional to just sit and play with my kids.
5. We got another snow here yesterday.  Can I just say I am so over the snow???  I should have known it would happen because yesterday morning I mopped all the wood floors, getting the grit off from the last snow.  No more mopping until I see green on the trees.  Just kidding... kinda.

Emotions

When we moved into our house we inherited an extremely large mirror on our bedroom door.  I really kind of like it, but it can scare to poo out of you if you catch your reflection in it at the wrong time.  The kids also like it.  The other day we were sitting on the floor making faces at each other in the mirror... one thing led to another and then we decided to turn it into a game.  I would tell them an emotion and then they would have to make the face to match.  Then we would talk about what things made us feel that way.  They thought the face making was hil-ar-i-ous... and some of their faces were too!  My favorite was their surprised face.  Cole's was especially oh-so-cute.  There's something about being two that makes you that way... as long as you aren't throwing a fit.

Anyway, a couple days after that I found this painting activity dealing with emotions.  It sounds really awesome.  I am hoping to do it with the kids later this week... you know how we love painting.  Excited to see what colors they choose for each emotion.  Just wanted to pass it along to my parent/teacher readers!  Hope it makes you HAPPY! :)

Menu Plan - ANOTHER crazy week

Last week, Eric and I were able to go to the C3 Conference at Fellowship Church in Texas.  We went with 40 other CrossPoint leaders from all of our campuses.  It was a great week... refreshing, motivating, challenging... one of those weeks that plants the desire in you to bring your ministry to a whole new level.  Excited to see how God is going to move through CP in the next few months! 

This week is another crazy week filled will all sorts of stuff... some day travel events, some just crazy in town stuff.   It stresses me out to be busy, so I'm trying to take deep breaths just to get through the next few days!  Here's what we will be eating this week...

MONDAY
Mini Pigs in a Blanket, Mac & Cheese, Salad, Fruit

TUESDAY
Dinner with Small Group - Fresh Fruit & Chocolate Chip Cookies

WEDNESDAY
Eric & Sadie are going to a WSU game with Eric's Dad - Cole and I will probably just have a snacky supper

THURSDAY
Turkey Burgers, Roasted Potatoes, Salad, Fruit

FRIDAY
Sack Lunch Supper in the car

SATURDAY
Grilled Stuffed Burritos, Chips & Guac, Fruit

SUNDAY
Turkey Joes, Mixed Veggies, Fruit

For those of us that struggle with change...

"The truth is, God uses change to change us.  He doesn't use it to destroy us, but to coax us to the next level of character, experience, compassion, and destiny."
-Beth Moore, So Long Insecurity

You'll never believe this...

but... I played in the snow again this winter!  Sadie and I spent some time outside this last week making this Mr. Potato Head snowman.  Accessorizing her snow people may be one of her favorite things.  Meet Smiley.  I think he's cute.

Sadie with Smiley.

We can now bring on spring.

Psalm 40:5

Well, it would appear that I am breaking the verse 17 pattern... over the next couple weeks, I will be working to memorize Psalm 40:5 which says...

O Lord my God, you have performed many wonders for us.
Your plans for us are too numerous to list.
You have no equal.
If I tried to recite all your wonderful deeds,
I would never come to the end of them.

Our God is good!