Lucas' Big Day

Just got home from an exciting morning with my favorite 2 year old!

He had his 1st appointment with our new dentist. He loved the toothbrush camera (his mouth is still too little for x-rays) and opened as big as possible. Especially when they asked for teeth TOGETHER! It was hilarious!

Next we were off to Target for his 1st potty seat that he proudly carried through the store. He chose this one:

and then he picked out G.I. Joe valentine's cards to give to all his friends at our Missional Community Valentine exchange this Thursday. (With little suckers, too).

I LOVE that he loves Diego and G.I. Joe and Elmo and Power Rangers and Sponge Bob and Yo Gabba Gabba exactly the same!

After a fabulous lunch of applesauce, turkey and cheese, I put him to bed with the kazoo and some little blue Diego Binoculars that he begged to go "night night" with (cuz' that's how he rolls. Stuffed animal...what? I'll cuddle with my kazoo!)

He's still my baby and my big boy all rolled into one ball of sunshine. I LOVE my precious Lucas!

Weekly Menu

So, I'm posting this in hopes that other blog friends will post theirs too! ;) I need healthy, cheap, quick meal ideas and although there are a million recipes on-line, sometimes it's just easier to know what works for other busy families in real life! So-here's mine......

Monday= Taco night

Tuesday= Pasta w/ marinara meat sauce, salad, garlic bread

Wednesday= Turkey meatloaf, mashed sweet potatoes, steamed broccoli

Thursday=*MC night* Chili dogs and salad

Friday= Breakfast for dinner: pancakes, eggs, fruit salad

Saturday=Eat Out after Knox's basketball tournament

Sunday=Valentine's Day dinner. Not sure what our plans are yet...

Go Saints!

It's Superbowl Sunday! I love the Superbowl! The Half Time Show, the National Anthem, the commercials. And something else...oh yeah-the game! Hahaha!

Will you be watching?!?!? Who are you rooting for? it's New Orleans for me, baby! Go Saints!!

I'm also excited to see who shows up to our house. I'm only expecting about 20 people (including kids) but Jesse invited our whole neighborhood. It would be awesome if a ton of them showed up! Although, I'd need to get some more taquitos...

My Perfect Saturday

It was a rainy day today. (Which probably means it was sunny in Seattle. I've decided that if it is yucky weather here, it's nice there. Which is sad since it's only yucky here 20 times a year....) But even though it was rainy, it was full and fun.

Jesse made breakfast for the kiddos while I went to the gym. Then I came home to tea and toast. Lovely.

Then we were off to Knox's last basketball game of the regular season. Knox's team ended their season today UNDEFEATED!!! So exciting! Playoffs are next week and it would be amazing for them to continue their undefeated streak all the way through! Unfortunately, two good players will be on vacation so we'll see.

After the game we came home and had ice cream and soup for lunch. In that order. Hahaha!

While the little ones napped, the big boys, Jesse and I watched a movie and laughed together.

Then it was off to the Thompson's for an afternoon of chilaxing by the fire and a fabulous dinner.

Now my kids are asleep, Jesse is out with friends watching the UFC fights and I'm blogging and cleaning/getting ready for our Super Bowl party. Jesse invited our WHOLE neighborhood over but I bet only two people will come, besides some families from church. Watch 100 people show up....Hilarious!


And I think I will watch a chick flick before bed, leaning toward Julie and Julia.

Perfect Saturday.

Mother/Son dance

Tonight I'm taking Knox to his 1st dance! :) There's Mother/Son dance at the boys' school-complete with a D.J. and photographer! Caleb said dancing was dumb and he'd rather stay home with Jesse and Lucas and Ava so just Knox and I are going. I'm looking forward to a little date night with my first born so I kind of hope Caleb doesn't change his mind (which he probably will). Is that mean? I did tell Caleb that I'd take him to Coldstone and Target tomorrow since he saved up enough allowance.

Anyway, it will be....interesting tonight! I haven't met very many moms so this is a great oppurtunity to do so. BUT it's Western themed and I don't really want to dress up or hang out with a whole bunch of ladies who did! Hahaha! (Plaid flannel is NOT a good look on me...or any woman....)

P.S. Tomorrow night is the Father/Daughter dance night. I can NOT wait for Jesse and Ava to go to one of those! :)

Trader Joe's Thursdays

In honor of the Super Bowl, here are a few of my favorite easy appetizers from Trader Joe's.....

1. Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato Torte. It's in the deli case by the cheese. Delicious! Get some! Serve w/ wheat thins (better than the TJ's kind) or a warm baguette , sliced thin. About $4 for the dip.

2. Cilantro Jalapeño Hummus. It's in the deli case by the cheese. Delicious! Get some! Serve with pita chips or toast fresh pitas and make the chips yourself. Get some baby carrots too since this is a healthy choice for those watching their calories! About $3 for the hummus. (So random=I found this picture on-line....Guess I'm not the only one who loves this combo! hahahaha!)

3. Goat Cheese with Apricot Preserves. Buy a Goat Cheese log, warm up the whole little jar of apricot preseves from T.J.'s, pour over the top of the goat cheese. Serve with Pita Crackers-the little round ones in the box. SO easy and good! About $5 for cheese and preserves.

4. Man Approved Dip (Since not all men love hummus and goat cheese while watching football)=one can of spicy chicken chili and one block of cream cheese. Pour into saucepan and cook until cheese is melted and bubbly. Add some jalapeños and their juice to the dip for an extra kick! Serve with tortilla chips. (For added awesome hostess points put the chips on a cookie sheet and broil for a bit so they're hot! Impresses 'em every time!) About $4 for the dip.

5. Mini Chicken Corn Dogs. For the kiddos (or all of us. Who doesn't like a corn dog?!?! and these are cute since they're mini). Serve with honey mustard-mix it together yourself. About $4 for the box of doggies.

Pb&J Thief

Lucas saw the boys lunches on the table ready to be packed in their lunch pails just like every morning. But this morning something came over him.....

He had to EAT one of those sandwiches. RIGHT NOW!

Lightening fast, he unwrapped one and practically shoved both halves into his mouth and started frantically chewing. It was SO random and hilarious that we all laughed and I took pictures of our little PB&J thief......

That's my boy! ;)