July's Menu

Ok so here is thus months menu.
*I am not posting the shopping list because mine would be incomplete because I already have some of it.

July
1.Orange Chicken and Rice ( We just cut Chicken and bread and bake then mix with Panda      Express Orange Sauce, and white rice)
2.Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers
3.Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu
4. Holiday- BBQ Brauts and Hamburgers
5. Duty-Leftovers
6.Basil Artichoke Chicken (You have to scroll down the page a little)
7. King's Hawaiian Ham and Swiss Rolls
8. Cowboy Dinner
9. Rootbeer Pulled Pork
10. Spinach Lasagna Rolls (We usually add meat in)
11. Duty- Leftovers
12. Chicken Enchiladas ( The recipe is on the back of a can of Old El Paso red enchilada sauce)
13. Baked Rueben
14. Brown Sugar Salmon (Combine Brown Sugar and Soy to make a paste and spread on Salmon cook at 350 for 20 min)
15. Sloppy Joe Mac & Cheese
16. Honey Mustard Grilled Chicken
17. Duty- Leftoevers
18.King's Hawaiian Ham and Swiss Rolls
19. Basil Artichoke Chicken
20. Chorizo Stuffed Bell Peppers
21. Fish Tacos
22. Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu
23. Duty-Leftovers
24.King's Hawaiian Ham and Swiss Rolls
25. BBQ Brauts
26. Chicken Enchiladas ( The recipe is on the back of a can of Old El Paso red enchilada sauce)
27. Orange Chicken and Rice ( We just cut Chicken and bread and bake then mix with Panda      Express Orange Sauce, and white rice)
28. Cowboy Dinner
29. Duty-Leftovers
30. Spinach Lasagna Rolls
31. Brown Sugar Salmon (Combine Brown Sugar and Soy to make a paste and spread on Salmon cook at 350 for 20 min)
*I do repeat the menu for convenience, makes buying in bulk easier.

Our Menu

So every month I put together a meal plan. Nothing fancy, but keeps me in my budget and I never have to think of something to eat. 

I don't know if any one cares, but I thought I would post my past month and I might post next month. I will also try to link my recipes into it. 

My only warning is I have DUTY days marked because my hubby works, but you could use those as your left over days.
*One more note I usually try to double up our favorite recipes.

JUNE

1. Brown Sugar Meatloaf

2. Duty- Left Over

3. Pizza Rolls

4. Spinach Lasagna Rolls (We add meat)

5.Basil Artichoke Chicken (There are tons of recipes on this site)

6. Bacon wrapped Cilantro Chicken

7. Kings Hawaiian Baked Ham Swiss Sandwiches
8. Duty- Left Over
9. Cowboy Dinner
10. Chicken Stuffed Pesto and Cheese
11. Spinach and Ham Quiche
12. Broccoli Stuffed Talapia
13. Parmesan Chicken Bake (You have to scroll down a bit)
14. Duty- left Over
15. Stuffed French Bread
16. Fish Tacos
17. BBQ Pork Chops ( No Recipe just CJ's BBQ skills)
18. Brown Sugar Soy Salmon ( that is it, just mix the sugar and soy and rub on Salmon)

19. Spinach Lasagna Rolls
20. Duty- Left Over
21.Basil Artichoke Chicken
22. BBQ Brauts
23. Broccoli Stuffed Talapia
24. Spinach and Ham Quiche
25. Pizza Rolls
26. Duty- Left Over
27. Brown Sugar Meatloaf
28. Bacon Wrapped Cilantro Chicken
29. Cowboy Dinner
30. Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

I try to put together a shopping list at the beginning of the month. I do bulk on meat and other things I use often, but all this cost around $350

1 Year Ago

One year ago I took the millionth pregnancy test and finally liked my answer!

If you have ever read any of my posts you know that I suffer from Polycystic ovary syndrome PCOS. It messes with my hormone levels and cycles. So for the past 6 years I did not have a regular cycle, some would say I was lucky only having a period every few months.  For me it stunk! I said I took the millionth pregnancy test, it may not have technically been, but it sure seems like I peed on a lot of those!

I thought I was the happiest I had ever been on my wedding day, but OH MY I never knew the happiness that came with finding out I was pregnant.  I wanted to tell the world, but alas CJ and I decided to wait till Father's day to tell everyone.

I knew the next 9 months would be the best or the worse, but thankfully I was blessed with a FANTASTIC pregnancy. No morning sickness! The only real issues I had was my sciatic nerve was pinched every once in a while. I also grew to be very plump!

The day Ammon was born I again thought I had already felt as much joy as I could, but Heavenly Father showed me I was wrong.  As soon as Ammon was in my arms I cried and was so in love!

This month my little guy is 4 months old! I am so blessed to have such a sweet little boy.  His smile is contagious and his giggle is music to my ears!

I am very excited to see what his beautiful life will bring! I love you Lil' Man!

First Swim of the Summer

Today we took Lil' Man to go swimming.  I bought a really cool floating ring and shade for him to sit in.  He loved it! He kicked his little feet and actually moved across the pool a little.

4 Months Old

Time has gone by so fast!! I can not believe how big our Lil' Man is.  We are enjoying everything about him!!

He is the love of my life!!! I love that beautiful smile, it just warms my heart!

Not baby related

I know crazy right! I used to hate all the kid updates only, but really a parents life no longer consists of anything but what a kid does! Crazy!

So my calling here in Norfolk is a ward missionary.  I was not to excited for this calling. I have had the calling before and never really did anything, but not in this ward!  I LOVE it. I am not able to make it to the weekly meeting just because they are right at Ammon's bed time, but the Sister Missionaries call at least once a week to go with!  Not only do I get a break, but I get to meet some interesting people and get a taste of their heart ache and love.

First time out with them we went to an investigator (Lydia). When we got there her roommate asked to join us. Of course she can, so we were just suppose to teach about the restoration of the Church and well, I am not quite sure what we taught or how it was taught.  I thought we had gained some ground, but wasn't sure.  The roommate was very knowledgeable about the Bible and many of the scriptures.  She was very strong about her devotion to God, but I am not sure of the Love part for Christ and God.  She knew they have helped her life and she was "saved", but we asked her to pray and ask for truth and she pretty much refused and said God can not make her "feel" the truth she has to research and find it herself.
Believe it or not we were invited back! But this time the Sisters had a bit more information about the roommate. She had been in touch with man pairs of Missionaries before and they had stopped contacting to her.  We gave her the benefit of the doubt and asked what had happened.  She had said they would not answer her questions and would just leave.  So with out going into a crazy amount of details here is what I felt.  She had no love in her life, she did not feel.  I know it is strange, but She asked how we knew the Gospel was true and we all 3 said we could feel it in our hearts and Heavenly Father helped us feel the truth. She did not like that answer. She asked how we knew the book of Mormon was true, again we went to prayer and feeling, Again she did not like our answer and quoted something in the Bible that actually proved our point, but she interpreted it very differently.  By this time my heart was ready to beat out of my chest.  I just kept thinking she does not feel anything, nothing at all.  It was hard and sadly I had to walk out and leave the house.
This woman made me feel stronger in my testimony of the truth and feel very sad for her.  The Sisters were very sorry for inviting me, but I am glad I went.  I had never experienced such a strong presence of Satan. Crazy but it was like a battle of Gods right there in the kitchen and we were not going to let her destroy what we know to be true!
Since we have tried reaching Lydia, the original contact, but the Sisters have not been successful.
That day I knew who I was and what I believed in was true!! I know my Savior loves me and has given me such an amazing life! If you want to know more about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints you can visit two sites; Mormon.org and LDS.org

My First Mother's Day

My First Mother's day has been very good.  CJ took care of Ammon and made me breakfast in bed.  Then at church my Visiting Teacher gave me some chocolate covered strawberries!

Mother's Day did not used to be such a joyous day for me actually I dreaded it every year.  Don't get me wrong I enjoyed celebrating the mothers in my life, but it hurt.

I was so jealous of all those who had children and how easy some got there children.  I would cry every year and pout and have a pity party.  

BUT now I have THE sweetest little man and have so much love for him. I never knew how much  my heart could give to another human being.  He is my world and every time it is just him and I rocking to sleep I usually end up shedding a tear because I am so blessed to have him.  

Oh and I can not forget my four legged kids! Abby sat down as we were taking pictures so we called Gage over and got a picture.