First Visit to the Zoo

While Grammi is here we are doing things we have not yet around Norfolk. First stop the VA Zoo!

Ammon was only interested in a few of the animals, but more interested in the people and children passing by.

Not to many animals were caught on my camera, sorry, just pictures of lil' man and daddy! But the zoo was fun and we really enjoyed the variety!

5 Months!

I can't beleive how much time has passed! My little man is growing!

This is Ammon at 2 days old and 5 Months old.

Happy 4th of July! Form the Warrens!

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!