Menu Plan

I usually plan all my meals weekly, and ALWAYS shop with a list. Those times that I don't, I ALWAYS leave the store paying twice as much and end up with nothing to make into meals. Those of you who shop with kids know what I am talking about. But, I must say that I have Tucker trained by asking if the things he wants is either on sale or if we have a coupon for it! :)
The main reason I decided to blog about my meal plan, because I myself enjoy reading what other families eat and sometimes can get ideas.

• Sunday- Chicken Fajitas
• Monday- Herbed Flank Steak, Broccoli, and Scalloped Potatoes
• Tuesday- Tatar Tot Casserole, Artichokes, and Bread
• Wednesday- Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, and Tomato Salad
• Thursday- Chicken Fettuchini, Caesar Salad, and Garlic Bread
• Friday- Roast, Baby Red Potatoes, and Asparagus
• Saturday- Chicken Chimichangas

Spicy Chicken Wrap



When I first met my husband he would not eat anything chicken, I mean not one thing.

So I made it my mission when I started cooking to create some chicken recipes that

would change my hubby's mind. I made these spicy chicken wraps and he has been hooked

on them ever since. I don't think he would mind if we had it at least once a week.

Try this recipe, you will fall in love.



First you'll need to marinade the chicken for at least two hours, if not more.
For the marinade you'll need:

• 2 cups H2O
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 TBLS sugar
• 2 TBLS salt
• 2 TBLS white vinegar
• 1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp liquid smoke
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp pepper

 Mix all ingredients in a seal bag with 4 chicken breast and refrigerate for two hours.

Next you'll make pico de gallo. In a small bowl combine:

• 2 med. tomatoes, diced
• 1/3 cup diced red onion
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 1 lime juiced
• 2 tsp cilantro, torn
• 1/4 tsp salt &pepper

Cover and refrigerate. Best if made ahead so the ingredients
blend together.

Next is the Mexican dipping sauce. Again make this ahead of time, so the
flavors come together nicely. Combine:

• 1/2 cup mayo
• 2TBLS minced red onion
• 2 TBLS diced tomato
• 1 TBLS buttermilk
• 1 TBLS white vinegar
• 2 TBLS cilantro
• 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
• 3/4 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 salt
• pinch of cayenne and cumin

Cook marinaded chicken either on the bbq or in a 425 degree oven, until done.
when chicken is done chop into small bite size pieces. Next use large tortilla shells,
and melt cheddar cheese in a dry skillet.



Take tortilla out of pan and fill with some chicken, some of the pico de gallo, and
shredded lettuce.

Roll up and slice. Serve with the Mexican dipping sauce.
It might seem like a lot of ingredients, but most of them repeat themselves
throughout the whole recipe.
For those of you who don't like chicken, give this a try, it might transform you.
For those of you like me who enjoy chicken, this will be
just another chicken dish you'll make quite often.

Railroad Days

Along with my parents, Rob and I took the kiddos to Portola's Railroad Days. At this point in their lives the boys are really into, or should I say infatuated with trains, so this was a very special day. It was so amazing to walk around and near the trains. There was a big museum that had a lot of toy train setups and old train memorabilia. We even got to ride on one of trains. This was of course the kids favorite part.



There was a train setup that the boys loved because they
could be right next to it. Hard not to touch though.





Dad and Kemper taking a soda and Carmel popcorn break! Yum!!





Poppa and the boys on their favorite train because of the light in front.



Boyz will be Dirty

Is there any description needed. These boys love dirt and especially MUD!! I'm almost embarrassed to say that they quite frequently look like this. My older son and I had an interesting conversation the other day about getting dirty and it went something like this...
Mom- "Tucker you need to take a shower before we go to dinner."
Tucker- "But mom I didn't even play in dirt today."
Mom- "I know, but somehow the dirt found you."
Tucker- "That's so silly mom, dirt didn't find me, I found it."
This conversation was quite interesting because it was true that he did not play outside because we were busy in town with things, but somehow he looked like he had played for several hours in the dirt. Oh well, boyz will be boyz and boyz will ALWAYS, and I mean ALWAYS be dirty!! I love making my kids happy and when they are the most happy, is when they are driving tractors and dump trucks in the mud.

First Blog!!

Well, I have to say this is the first for me. I am never on the computer and when I am, I only get frustrated and get off as quickly as I can. But, I thought it would be fun to create this blog for all of you family and friends that we seldom or never see. So, despite my hate for computers, I hope I can bring you some humor with my lack of knowledge about blogging, and along with that maybe we could fit some good pictures in!!