Category Archives: Nico

Aug 1

August Dinner Menu

Well I didn’t accomplish my goal of no take-out for July, so I’m going to try and do better in August. Here is what I have planned for dinnertime and a few desserts for the month of August…

8/1/08: Lasagna and Garlic Bread

8/2/08: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry with Rice

8/3/08: Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole

8/4/08: Grilled Sausage, Hominy, Rice & Lentils, and Cream Cheese Bars

8/5/08: Turkey Leftovers and Sides

8/6/08: Chicken Rings, Mac & Cheese, and Fries

8/7/08: Chicken Chow-Mien, Rice Noodles, Crab Rangoon, and Orange-Coconut Candies

8/8/08: Grilled Chicken, Rice-a-Roni, and Green Beans

8/9/08: Salmon Cakes, Corn, and Rice

8/10/08: Pot Roast and Potatoes

8/11/08: Chicken Fajitas, Re-fried Beans, Cheese Dip, and Tortilla Chips

8/12/08: Steak and Steak Fries

8/13/08: BBQ Beef Sandwiches, Fries, and Brownies

8/14/08: Shrimp & Sausage Jambalaya, Hominy, and Corn Bread

8/15/08: Fish Sticks, Fries, and Mac & Cheese

8/16/08: Pasta. Mozzarella Sticks, and Garlic Bread

8/17/08: Turkey Noodles and Mashed Potatoes

8/18/08: Angus Burgers and Fries

8/19/08: Chicken Chow-Mien and Rice Noodles

8/20/08: Fish Sticks, Fries, and Mac & Cheese

8/21/08: Beef & Broccoli Stir-fry and Rice

8/22/08: Turkey Sloppy Joe’s and Fries

8/23/08: Grilled Sausage, Hominy, and Rice & Lentils

8/24/08: Pasta, Mozzarella Sticks, and Garlic Bread

8/25/08: Bean & Cheese Quesadillas, Tortilla Chips and Cheese Dip

8/26/08: Chicken Rings, Mac & Cheese, and Fries

8/27/08: Steak and Steak Fries

8/28/08: Beef w/ Rice-a-Roni, Green Beans, and Hominy

8/29/08: Lasagna and Garlic Bread

8/30/08: Dorito Casserole, Re-fried Beans, and Tortilla Chips

8/31/08: Grilled Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and Green Bean Casserole

Jul 29

A Little Story About Thade…

Today is Thade’s half birthday! My brother and I have celebrated our half birthday’s for as long as I can remember, and I was looking at the calendar and sure enough today is Thade’s. I’ll bake his favorite cookies, and sing him “Happy Half- Birthday”, and I know he’ll ask for presents and a party.

Seeing just how much my little guy has grown up in the past four years blows my mind. He has come so far and learned so many amazing things, and he gives the best hugs on the planet. He is an amazing big brother, and a fantastic helper too.

I think about just how much we went through to get to where we are today. Four and a half years ago, we were nervous and painfully waiting through 20 + hours of labor for Thade to make his arrival. We were so happy when he was finally here, and we were finally parents. Thade was such a sweet baby, but at just four weeks of age he became very sick. Continue reading »

Jul 28

Wrong Number

I was downstairs last night in the kitchen when the phone rang. It was a little after 9:00 p.m., and I was worried that it might be a family member in trouble (now I sound like a Wonder Pet). I answered the phone, but no one was there.

“Hello?” I said one more time, a little cautiously.

“Oh crap, I did it again” said the voice on the phone.

I laughed outloud, for the past two months almost every Sunday I receive the same phone call in the evening. It is this really nice lady who is trying to call her son, but she dials incorrectly and gets me. Our phone numbers are the same, but the area code is just one number different, it is too funny.

“O.k. you really have to forgive me, I’m so sorry that I’ve called you again, I am just so sorry” says the really nice lady.

“No problem” I say.

“Thanks for not chewing me out” she says.

We hang up, and I’m still giggling that she thanked me for not being mean to her. It is one of those funny mistakes, and now I have a new phone friend.

Jul 27

Oh No, More Driving

I have to say I’m a bit disappointed in myself… I have been trying really hard to drive less, and this past week I’ve completely blown it. My car is still down, but somehow I have managed to drive somewhere every single day of the week. I’ll be driving this morning and this evening too… I still can’t believe seven days of trips here and there. Oh well, I’ll try harder next week.

Dylan and Thade have wanted to get out more and go for a few walks, but it has been dangerously hot. I know that Thade really looks forward to our walks (that is him on the playground at Church) but until the weather is a bit cooler, it looks like we’ll have to drive.

What about you… Do you find yourself driving more when the weather is warmer?

Jul 26

Heat Wave

Today is one of those days, the kiddos are going stir crazy indoors, and it is just too hot to be outside today. There are plenty of things that I need to be doing (grocery store), but nothing that I really want to be doing (grocery shopping). We are going to see the heat index up around 105 today, and on Monday it is going to be 101! That is just the regular temp, I have no idea what the heat index will be on Monday, but I bet it is going to be hot.

I’m racking my brain trying to come up with (quiet) indoor activities that will keep the kiddos entertained, off the couch, but keeping cool at the same time. We’ll see how it goes today.

I hope that everyone is having a nice weekend, and keeping cool.