Costume Parade

Andrew and Lila had a costume parade at their preschool today.  The kids dressed in their costumes and walked around the school collecting candy and goodies (which their mommy will consume most of).

Lila as Little Miss Bumblebee

Andrew as Bumblebee the Transformer

What's on my table

I feel like I've been slacking on my domestic duties.  While I do not mind ordering out or going to the grocery store, I like to do so as part of a planned routine and not a necessity because of the lack thereof.  So last night I went back to one thing that makes life easier for me -- meal planning.  Here are our next SEVERAL meals.

Creamy Chicken & Pasta Bake

The kids ate every bit of this dish I put on their plates.  It was a little bland for my taste.  I think next time I'll add some cracked pepper and sea salt to the chicken.

Tilapia, quinoa (finally giving it a try), & frozen steam in bag veggies

Slow cooker roast with carrots, baby red potatoes, & onions

Make your own (whole grain) pita pizza w/ red & green peppers, onions, tomatoes, & mushrooms

Green salad w/ sauteed shrimp (from frozen seasoned with Emeril's Bayou Blast)

BBQ Mini Meatloaves (prepared in muffin pan) w/ mashed potatoes & green beans

Hamburger steak in cream of mushroom w/ twiced baked sweet potatoes & peas

Pork Chops with Apple Stuffing

(this will be my first)

Chicken Quesadillas w/ spanish rice & corn

Pepper Steak by Christa with brown rice

Ok - that should do us for a while.  I feel so much better having the fridge and freezer stocked for meals.  Makes my life MUCH easier.