Sunday - 27th -  Beef Enchiladas - Spanish Rice

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS (What's For Dinner Site)

2 cups cooked, ground beef
2 10 oz cans Enchilada Sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I use Kraft 2% milk cheddar)
1 12 ct. pkg. flour tortillas

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat chicken, 3/4 cup enchilada sauce, and 1 cup cheese in skillet until warmed through and cheese is melted.

2. Spoon enchilada filling onto tortillas; roll up and place seam-side down in lightly greased 13x9x2 baking dish.

3. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes.

28th (MPTP) - Club Salad and Crackers (E-mealz 369)

29th - Pasta Primavera / Green Beans / Hot English Muffins  -  (E-mealz.com 368)

30th - Apricot Chicken/Steamed Rice/ Hot Sweet Peas/ Dinner (Emeal-z.com 370)

31st (Packaging Party) -Italian Casserole / Garden Salad / Garlic Bread  -  (E-mealz.com 368)

Friday, April 1st - Ultimate Cheeseburger Pizza/ Green Salad  (Emeal-z.com 369)

2nd (Auction)  - not eating at home

3rd - Pan Seared Whitefish/Salad Greens/ Chicken Rice (Emeal-z.com 370)

4th (working Late) - Tater Tot Hot Dish

5th (working Late) - Chicken and Rice Casserole

6th - Santa Fee Soup/ Corn Chips/ Sliced Apples (Emeal-z.com 370)

7th (working late) - Chili & Cheese Spuds/ Steamed Fresh Broccoli  (Emeal-z.com 370)

Friday, 8th - Turkey Burgers/ Cucumbers n Dip/ Chips (Emeal-z.com 370)

9th - Mollasses Pork Tenderloin/Garlic mashed Potatoes/ Steamed Broccoli (Emeal-z - 369)

Sunday - 10th (Board Meeting after Church) - Florentine Chicken/ Steamed Carrrots/ Apple Pecan Salad  (Emeal-z.com 370)

  This evening I was remembering why I started blogging so many years ago. I seem to have lost sight of that.  I started this blog when I became pregnant with Tommy after years of infertility.  I wanted to record the milestones of my children and family.  (sometimes to my children's horror)  I have gotten away from blogging as it is easier to just put a status on facebook.  By doing that I am losing what was so important to me about blogging.   I can't seem to keep a diary or scrapbook, so this blog has always been my virtual scrapbook of sorts.  

The last time I blogged with a real update instead of a menu plan was way back in November.   Alot has happened since them!  I hope to at least have a monthly blog at the very least.  I don't want to forget any of the wonderful moments with my children/family. 

November - for the first time in years we went home to South Dakota to spend Thanksgiving with my parents.  It was a very enjoyable visit.  I was also able to see one of my brothers (Dan) and his wife (Becky) as well as my niece and her family.  I love seeing my great nephews and am sad I am only see them about once a year.

Tommy with my great nephews (Samuel and Gracen). 

 The little boys are at such a fun age!   Tommy and I hope to return to SD this summer to spend more time with my family.  My brother and I took everyone bowling and if I remember correctly I believe little Gracen won!!!

DECEMBER - Christmas..........................

Brothers watching a movie together.

We have continued to keep up our tradition of Family Movie night each Friday.  We are all looking forward when it is summer and we can begin movie night outside again!   But I am glad my boys will have these memories of watching movies together.  

Family Christmas with Paul's family was at our house as it is each year.  Everyone what here to celebrate with us, including one new addition to the celebration, Liz, Joe's girlfriend. 

Joe and Liz

Erik - age 18

Erik came over to join us in the the family Christmas celebration.  It was good to see him as he does not visit very often since moving to his mom's house.  .

            Hubby and his Mom

Grandma (Paul's Mom) was able to leave the nursing home to celebrate the holidays with her family.  It was such a blessing to have her and my Father in Law together to celebrate the holidays with their family.

My Father in Law and BIL, Dan. 

Christmas Program - Tommy was a King in the School Christmas Program with a small speaking role.  Tommy is in red.

More videos coming..................................................

Our Christmas...........

(the boys before heading to Christmas Eve service)

The usual spread of appetizers on Christmas Eve!  YUMMY!!!

I made Tommy a fleece blanket for Christmas which had the Vikings on one side and on the other, MN Twins.  His two favorite sports teams.  I was down to making this gift hours before Christmas break began for him.  I took time off over Christmas and enjoyed my time with Tommy.   It was a much needed break for me.

The holidays always remind me that the love of a family is life's greatest blessing.   I do feel very blessed all year round.

Well that updates my faithful readers to January, 2011.  I hope to get caught up very soon!!  I have some exciting news to share in future updates.  How is that for a cliff hanger????

 Love,

 March 13th - 20th, 2011

Sunday -13th - Family Omelet/Hot Cinnamon Rolls -  (E-mealz.com 368)

EASY BEEF ENCHILADAS (What's For Dinner Site)

2 cups cooked, ground beef
2 10 oz cans Enchilada Sauce
1 1/2 cups shredded cheese (I use Kraft 2% milk cheddar)
1 12 ct. pkg. flour tortillas

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Heat chicken, 3/4 cup enchilada sauce, and 1 cup cheese in skillet until warmed through and cheese is melted.

2. Spoon enchilada filling onto tortillas; roll up and place seam-side down in lightly greased 13x9x2 baking dish.

3. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake at 375 for 15-20 minutes.

Tuesday - Seafood Alfredo / Veggie

Wednesday - (working late) Mom's Mac and Cheese and Hotdogs

MOM'S MACARONI AND CHEESE

1-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
5 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
2 ounces process American cheese, cubed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.  Place in a greased 1-1/2 qt. baking dish; set aside.  In a saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat.  Stir in flour until smooth.  Gradually add milk; bring to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat.  Stir in cheese, salt and pepper until cheese is melted.  Pour over macaroni; mix well.  Melt the remaining butter; add the bread crumbs.  Sprinkle over casserole.  bake uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.  Yield: 6 servings.

Thursday - Corned Beef and Cabbage

Friday -  Honey Mustard Chicken Nuggets /Curley Fries/Cucumbers ‘n Ranch - (E-mealz.com 367)

Saturday - Tilapia/ Seasoned Rice/ Lemon Butter Broccoli

Sunday - Balsamic Chicken & Mushrooms/Steamed Rice/Italian Cut Green Beans - (E-mealz.com 367)

Monday - Roast Beef w/ Vegetables / Texas Toast - (E-mealz.com 367)

Tuesday - Biscuit and Sausage Gravy (Double Recipe) - Scrambled Eggs

Wednesday - Black Bean & Smoked Sausage Soup /Creamy Tomato Slaw /Butter Crackers  (E-mealz.com 368)

Thursday - (Book group) -  Italian Casserole / Garden Salad / Garlic Bread  -  (E-mealz.com 368)

Friday - Crock Pot Sloppy Joes/ Chips / Celery Sticks w/ Ranch -  (E-mealz.com 368)

Saturday - Pasta Primavera / Green Beans / Hot English Muffins  -  (E-mealz.com 368)

Sunday - Easy Oven Poached Salmon/ Cousous / Green Beans