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So I decided that I need to get organized again when it comes to my meals. I hate figuring out what to make for dinner. In fact, I cringe every time one of my kids asks me, "What's for dinner?"
I also feel bad about my kids only having cereal for breakfast, mostly because of the guilt trip I get from my husband....cereal has lots of vitamins, right?
And then I also need to get more creative when it comes to snacks....instead of just sending the kiddos to the pantry for a granola bar (like cereal).

So here is my plan:
Breakfast-

• Mondays: scrambled eggs
• Tuesdays: pancakes (possibly with bacon---I don't want to get too ahead of myself)
• Wednesdays: cereal
• Thursdays: french toast (possibly with sausage--again a maybe)
• Fridays: cereal
• Saturdays: cereal or Shayne make something (I haven't talked to him about this yet, so it will probably just be cereal)
• Sundays: waffles

Lunch-

• Mondays: soup or Mac & Cheese
• Tuesdays: tuna fish sandwiches
• Wednesdays: deli sandwiches (that's just a fancy way of saying turkey or ham)
• Thursdays: pizza (the frozen kind-we like Totino's)
• Fridays: PB & Jam sandwiches
• Saturdays: hot dogs or deli sandwiches or Del Taco if Shayne's buying
• Sundays: toast

Dinner-

• Mondays: Mexican night (examples: enchiladas, tacos, quesadillas, etc.)
  
• Tuesdays: Pasta dish (examples: spaghetti, lasagna, baked ziti, etc.)
  
• Wednesdays: omelets or leftovers (this used to be the breakfast for dinner night since I didn't make breakfast...but now...well see.)
  
• Thursdays: chicken , pork, or casserole dish (examples: Shepard's Pie, uhmmm..., etc.)
  
• Fridays: calzones, pizza, or burgers
• Saturdays: something grilled (or eating out without the kids would be nice!)
  
• Sundays: Roast or pork chops (definitely with homemade rolls....well the frozen dough.)

So, that's the plan. We'll see how long it lasts . I did just plan all my meals for a month. Hooray! No more planning for 4 more for weeks.

Shayne's B-day

So Shayne had his birthday yesterday. You may think that I am a horrible wife and that I forgot his birthday. Not this year (a story for another time). I purposely did not post this entry until after his birthday, see Shayne does not like to make a big deal about his birthdays. In fact, a perfect birthday to him would probably be just be like any other great day that includes: 18 holes of golf with friends and his new totally awesome golf bag, possibly a dinner out, definitely no fights with his wife and maybe even little something/something later, BUT most especially....a day without any mention of his birthday. Side note: Except from maybe his children ....another excuse for him to get kiss and hug.

Okay since it is not his birthday I can now safely say, "Happy Birthday, Shayne!" (I did say it to him yesterday, but not so everyone could hear...read.) Now I want to take this time to say how awesome Shayne is.

1. He could not be more funnier. Proof: his blog and Christmas cards
2. He is a great dad. Proof: I am devastated when he leaves for more than a few days, because I will miss him? No, well a little. But mostly because I won't have his help with taking care of the 4 little brats at home.
   
3. He is good at his job. And works hard when he's not....see #4
   
4. He plays hard. Enjoying golf...a lot.
5. He's smart. Proof: he can knock out those Sudoku puzzles in minutes and don't forget the good old crossword puzzles.
6. He has great taste in T.V. shows, movies, and music. Proof: an amazing music collection, also we enjoy most T.V. shows together: The office, 30 Rock, King of Queens, Amazing Race, So You Think You Can Dance, just to name a few... J/K on the last one.
7. Some say when it comes to spending money, he is stingy, thrifty, cheap, tight, maybe even a tightwad. But I will say he is frugal. Sometimes this trait is hard on ME...not always getting what I want, NOW! But his careful, penny-pinching, pocket preserving ways are what got us to where we are today. Living in a beautiful home in an amazing neighborhood, enjoying a great life... on a budget mind you, all because of his hard work and practical ways.
   
8. He is a great husband. Proof: for one thing he is very thoughtful MOST of the time...like when he surprised me for my birthday. And then for all the reasons I said earlier (see #1-#7). Shayne likes to tell me that I have it great, being married to him ... and maybe I don't like to admit it to him right then, because I would be agreeing and then he would win....But right now I will say it....YES, I DO HAVE IT GREAT BEING MARRIED TO SHAYNE!

So...Happy Happy Birthday!

Fun times in Logan

We just came home from spending 5 days in Logan. What fun! I love going back to Logan especially in the summer when it is 115 degrees here and climbing. We went to the park a lot, went to Bear Lake, and just played and played. Oh and ate lots of great food. Thanks mom and dad.

I also was able to see friends that live far away and I haven't seen for a couple of years. Now that was fun!!!!

Relief Society Reunion night

The other night I had an Enrichment meeting at a park (yes, outside in the 108 degree heat). Crazy! It was nice though. We had yummy food: dutch oven potatoes (without the onions-how did they know I don't like onions), chicken, lots of salads, fruit, and desserts. We played a fun game, Speed Questions (kind-of like speed dating) where we asked someone across from us a question that we then each had 30 seconds to answer before moving to the next person and then ask another question. This was fun to get to know each other a little more.

But the best part was the volleyball-water-balloon-towel game that turned into plain old water fight. I haven't been in a water fight like that for a long time. It was so fun. All these moms running around throwing water balloons at each other, looking for anyone that was still dry. Of course the best thing about a true water fight, is that it is spontaneous and that means very one is in their clothes (not swimsuits). It was fun to come home and tell Shayne and the girls all about it and explain why I was soaking wet!