10 things I'm loving mid- November

1. My new bare minerals purchases from QVC
2. Going to the beach in the evening
3. Soups!
4. Irelyn writing words and posting them on the fridge
5. Doing Christmas art at school
6. Getting ready to put the Christmas decorations up next Friday
7. The understanding and love my husband and I share
8. Having lots of family events
9. The way things are changing/growing in our lives
10. Stopping to chat with the 94 year old man walking in the mall. He certainly had some wisdom to share.

I want to hear what you are loving :) Happy November!

Menu Plan Monday

Monday- Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup
Tuesday- Veggies(cauli, broc, carrots, squash) and Brown Rice topped with cheese or salsa
Wednesday- Bacon Avocado Sandwiches, Salad
Thursday- Spaghetti, veggies
Friday- OUT!!!

I don't plan for Saturday or Sunday because things always come up. We either go out or do leftovers.

Great job Irelyn

Wow!!! Trophys are such a big deal. Irelyn was full of pride and excitement when her coach announced her and gave her a trophy. She has been carrying it around since yesterday and sets it on a shelf in each room she goes too :)

Hand Turkeys

Remember making hand turkeys? Irelyn loves making them just as much as I used to. Make it a crafty day :)

Photo Friday

Daddy and Irelyn

Nautical Museum- Balboa

Crazy windy day

Swinging with friends at school

PUT SANTA BACK

Come on MV! Seriously...changing a 38 year old tradition!? I'm so sad about it and hoping they will not move Santa's house from the 4 corners. I've complained- you should too!

http://missionviejodispatch.com/2008/11/12/santa-moving

Recipe Wednesday

I thought I would start posting some Holiday recipes that our family enjoys.

Twice Baked Potatoes
6 large baking potatoes
6 T. butter (or less depending on taste)
1/4 lb. bacon
1 med. onion (optional)
1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Scrub and pierce potatoes; place on a baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for one hour or until tender.
Meanwhile, cook bacon (I like to do it in the microwave). Saute onion in a little olive oil or butter until brown.
When potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut a thin slice off the top of each and throw away. Scoop out insides, leaving a thin shell. In a large bowl, mash potatoes and butter together. Stir in the milk, salt and pepper to taste. Then stir in the cheese, onion, and bacon.
Spoon filling back into potato shells. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or until heated through.

8:30am at the beach

Who knew that one of the most beautiful mornings at the beach would be November 11. Just gorgeous. All of my faves were there too- my daughter, my husband, coffee!, and the ocean. LOVED IT!

Fun with Daddy

Irelyn taking her moose for a walk

Monday

Menu Plan Monday

I did a pretty good job planning ahead this week.

Monday- pasta, salad
Tuesday- roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, veggies
Wednesday- bean and barley soup (crockpot)
Thursday- pot roast, veggies, salad
Friday- TACOS (A house favorite!!!)