Menu Plan Monday, April 26, 2010

Welcome to another Menu Plan Monday, hosted by Laura at I'm An Organizing Junkie. This week doesn't look to be too busy until the weekend. I managed to cook at home every day last week, except for Friday. It was dance night and we ordered pizza. Here's the plan for this week:

Sunday~Steak, Baked Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole

Monday~Spaghetti, Meatballs and Garlic Toast

Tuesday~Chicken Cordon Bleu, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Glazed Carrots

Wednesday~Taco Pasta and Tossed Salad

Thursday~Slow Cooker Roast and Veggies

Friday~Pizza Night

Saturday~Beef Patties in Gravy, Oven Potatoes, Corn

Have a week full of blessings,

Lisa

Menu Plan Monday, April 19, 2010

Welcome to another Menu Plan Monday, hosted by Laura at I'm An Organizing Junkie.

Sunday~Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans

Monday~Grilled Ham, Potato Salad and Baked Beans

Tuesday~BBQ Pepper Jack Chicken, Rice Pilaf and Salad

Wednesday~Beef Patties in Gravy, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Carrots

Thursday~Turkey Club Sandwiches, Chips and Pickles

Friday~Pizza and Wing Night

Saturday~Grilled T-Bones, Baked Potatoes, Grilled Veggies

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings and peace,

Lisa

Jan's Shower

Just wanted to share some photos from our cousin Jan's Bridal Shower that was held yesterday. We had a nice time. The best part was making a bridal gown from toilet paper. It was hysterically funny! Here are some pics of my sil Coni as the bride:

Aunt Kay, Coni and my mil Barb

The "Brides"

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,

Lisa

Meet Me In The Meadow: What It’s All About?

Meet Me In The Meadow: What It’s All About?


It’s not about following our career path; It’s about following His call upon our lives. Matthew 16:24
It’s not about our self-efforts to live for Him; It’s about letting Him live His life in us. Gal. 2:20
It’s not about our attempts at self-improvement; It’s about His transforming grace. 2 Cor. 5:17
It’s not about our self-image; It’s about being conformed to His image. Romans 8:29
It’s not about our abilities to serve; It’s about His power to equip us. Acts 1:8
It’s not about our human resources; It’s about His sufficiency. 2 Corinthians 3:5
It’s not about wanting the approval of others; It’s about having His approval. 2 Tim. 2:15

by Roy Lessin

This spoke to me today....

Blessings and peace,
Lisa

Peaches and Cream No-Bake Cheesecake

Peaches and Cream No-Bake Cheesecake

2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs

6 Tbsp. margarine, melted

1 cup sugar, divided

4 pkg. (8 oz. each) Neufchatel Cheese, softened

1 pkg. (3 oz.) Peach Flavor Gelatin

2 fresh peaches, chopped

1 tub (8 oz.) Whipped Topping, thawed

Mix graham crumbs, margarine and 1/4 cup of the sugar; press onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling.

Beat Neufchatel and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Add dry gelatin mix; mix well. Stir in peaches and whipped topping. Spoon over crust; cover.

Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Enjoy!

Blessings,

Lisa

Menu Plan Monday, April 12, 2010

Welcome to another Menu Plan Monday hosted by Laura at I'm An Organizing Junkie. This week should be filled with homecooking. As much as I tried last week, it just didn't happen. We were so busy with home building and selling activities, a hockey banquet, religious ed, dance and other obligations that I didn't cook very much. I'm thankful for a relaxing weekend and that I was able to cook for the family on Saturday and Sunday.

Here's our plan for this week:

Sunday~Grilled Kielbassi, Baked Potato Salad, and Baked Beans

Monday~BBQ Pork Chops, Twice Baked Potatoes, Steamed Corn

Tuesday~Cheeseburgers, Fries and Fresh Fruit

Wednesday~Grilled Ham, Mashed Potatoes with Country Gravy and Green Beans

Thursday~Spaghetti, Veal Parmesan, Tossed Salad and Garlic Toast

Friday~Sub from school fundraiser and Chips

Saturday~Pizza and a Movie Night

Have a week full of blessings,

Lisa

We went walking...

...this afternoon. Here are some daffodils outside the rectory behind our home.

Some hyacinths and tulips waiting to bloom.

A daffodil in my backyard.

My favorite, a red tulip, about to bloom in our garden.

The Bleeding Heart plant is already showing heart flowers.

The back corner of our yard. I am going to miss the springtime show when we move. It's so lovely.

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings and peace,

Lisa

Easter Scrapbook

Free scrapbook design generated with Smilebox

Easter 2010

The family on Easter Sunday after Mass (where dd had run her hands through my hair...aauuggh!)

Our dining table for Easter dinner.

John carving the ham for dinner.

The kids and I in our yard in front of the Egg Tree.

Our precious children

We had a lovely day. We attended Mass, came home to prepare for dinner with my family and had an egg hunt. Then we relaxed for a bit before heading to dh's parents for a visit. It was a busy day! Hope your day was great too!

Blessings,

Lisa

Just sharing...

Friday was our student teacher's last day with our class. I always try to give my student teacher a gift that is a keepsake, whether it's a scrapbook, tote personalized with the student's handprints, or a slideshow. This year I made a collage using Smilebox, matted and framed it. I had my students sign their names on the mat to make it more personal. Miss Miller loved it! I had it in a bag with a few teacher supplies, as well.

Blessings,

Lisa

Hockey Banquet

On Monday evening we attended the Hockey Booster's Annual Banquet. It was a nice event, with great food.

Our Freshman team are the Laurel Hockey League's 09-10 Champions with a 13-1 season record. The boys, in grades 5-9, really came together as a team through the season and did a great job. DS is second from the right in the second row. They were each given a small trophy and a championship t-shirt.

DS is posing with the Championship Trophy. He was so proud!

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,

Lisa

Easter Eggs 2010

We gathered the coffee mugs and used the PAAS Traditional Egg Coloring Kit last Saturday to color our dozen of eggs.

The first batch drying on the rack.

The kiddos being silly!

Our Eggs

Blessings,
Lisa

Monday Musings and a Menu Plan, too!

It's Monday. It's the start of another week, which seems to just be blending into the previous week. It was a busy holiday weekend and I'm sorely missing a longer Easter break this morning. I love having Monday after Easter off, to recoup. We have school today, then it's off to another appointment with our builder, then to a hockey banquet for ds. I'm hoping to get home before nine. Tomorrow will be more of the same and so will Wednesday. Here's hoping that nothing comes up on Thursday. Friday is another busy day. I am hoping to cook for the family amidst the chaos of life. It's so important to take that time and sit down as a family. We eat, laugh, and talk about our days. Here's what's planned for our dinners this week:

Sunday~Easter Dinner

Monday~Hockey Banquet

Tuesday~Easter Leftovers for dinner

Wednesday~Grilled BBQ Italian Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans

Thursday~Cheeseburgers, Tater Tots, and Baked Beans

Friday~Pizza and Wing Night

Saturday~Grilled Kielbassi on a Roll, Macaroni and Cheese, Corn

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Have a week full of blessings!

Lisa

Easter Prayer

I received this beautiful prayer in my inbox from Holley Gerth at Heart to Heart with Holley:

LORD,

Thank You for the gift of HOPE
You gave us on Easter morning.
Because of You we know
That no problem is too difficult
And even death does not have power over us.


Thank You for the gift of JOY
You gave us when You were resurrected.
Because of you we know
That no matter how challenging life may be,
In the end we will rejoice again.



Thank you for the gift of LOVE
You gave us when You laid down Your life.
Because of You we know
That there is no sin too great to separate us
and we are incredibly valuable to You.


Thank You for the gift of LIFE,
You gave us when You left the tomb.
Because of Easter we know
this world is just the beginning
and we will spend forever in heaven with You.


We celebrate You, JESUS,
With hearts full of praise and gratitude
For who You are and all You've done for us!

Amen.

You can download a printable version HERE.

Blessings and peace,

Lisa

Easter Dinner Menu

We are hosting Easter dinner tomorrow. I am baking and prepping today so that I can enjoy the time with family tomorrow. I will be making the Italian Easter bread today, dying eggs with the kids, setting the tables and getting the gifts ready for everyone.

Here's our menu:

Baked Ham

(I score my ham, then stud it with whole cloves. I pour 7-up over it for a glaze.)
Kielbassi
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Pickled Eggs and Beets
Green Bean Casserole
Italian Easter Bread

Desserts:
Cream Puffs
Coconut Cake

Jelly Bean Bites

Beverages:
Coffee
Iced Tea
Assorted Soda
Wine



Have a blessed, holy Easter!

Lisa

Easter Flowers

Blessings and peace,

Lisa