Colby is starting a new job on Monday. This is an exciting and scary time for us. His new work will be just a few blocks a way, which by far beats the 30 minute commute. It will also allow him to be home with us more, and have time for school.
At his old job he was so constantly busy he would go in 1-2 hours early every morning, and come home about 1-5 hours late. The extra money was great, but with him working full-time, going to school full-time and having a family was a little much. We decided we needed to set our priorities straight. Money isn't everything. We know how important school is and of course he can't give up his family. So we made an adjustment in where and who he works for. He will be working part time, which is both wonderful and scary. With me being a Stay at Home Mom, I was a little concerned on cutting our income in a little more than half. But because he was working so much OT we were able to save and pay off almost all of our debt.
We also know that the Lord will provide whatever we need as long as we are paying our tithing and doing what we need to. I have faith that Heavenly Father will continue to look out for us. Just like he has in SO many ways. We have a beautiful healthy son to prove it.
So on we go, looking forward to the future. And we will always, 'keep moving forward'.
Friday, September 30, 2011
Tonight's Dinner
On the Menu:
It's Friday, which usually means it is take out Homework Party time. But not tonight. Grandma and Grandpa are coming to babysit the little guy, and Colby and I are going on a much needed date!
But last night, we had...
April's Taco Salad:
1 Lb. Hamburger
1/2 head of Ice burg Lettuce, shredded
1 C. Cheese, shredded
1 can Olives, sliced
2 med. Tomatoes, diced
Taco Seasoning, about 1 Tbsp.
Nacho Cheese Doritos's, smashed
Ranch dressing
Cook hamburger like you would for Taco's. Let stand and cool fairly well before adding to other ingredients. In a large bowl, add all ingredients. Mix well. You can add the crushed Doritos's now if it will all get eaten. Or if your son is allergic to yellow dye, like mine is, or if it won't get eaten in one night, add the chips later. Top with ranch and eat up!
I ate this about 3 days a week when I was pregnant with McKay. It is really good!
It's Friday, which usually means it is take out Homework Party time. But not tonight. Grandma and Grandpa are coming to babysit the little guy, and Colby and I are going on a much needed date!
But last night, we had...
April's Taco Salad:
1 Lb. Hamburger
1/2 head of Ice burg Lettuce, shredded
1 C. Cheese, shredded
1 can Olives, sliced
2 med. Tomatoes, diced
Taco Seasoning, about 1 Tbsp.
Nacho Cheese Doritos's, smashed
Ranch dressing
Cook hamburger like you would for Taco's. Let stand and cool fairly well before adding to other ingredients. In a large bowl, add all ingredients. Mix well. You can add the crushed Doritos's now if it will all get eaten. Or if your son is allergic to yellow dye, like mine is, or if it won't get eaten in one night, add the chips later. Top with ranch and eat up!
I ate this about 3 days a week when I was pregnant with McKay. It is really good!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Tonight's Dinner
On the Menu:
Homemade Hamburgers and Crispy Fries
I got this recipe from America's Test Kitchen. I tweaked it a little to make it fit my family and budget. But either way, it makes some really good easy hamburgers.
1 Lb. Hamburger
1 Sm. Onion
4 Slices of American Cheese
1/2 C. Mayo
1/3 C. Katsup
1/2 tsp. Mustard
Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
4 Hamburger Buns, toasted
2 Sm. yellow Potatoes
Oil, enough to cover potatoes
First, prepare the fries. Start by cutting the 'sides' off the potatoes so there is a flat surface to cut on. Cut the potato in half. Slice the pot. in about 1/4" slices, and slices again, about 1/4" thick. Once all the pot. are cut, put them into a pot and cover with COLD oil (which ever kind you prefer). Bring the oil to a RAPID boil. Do NOT stir or touch the potatoes. Set the timer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes you can stir them and get any stuck on the bottom, off. Keep boiling until golden brown. (Lighter if you don't like them crispy.) Lay them out on a cookie tray covered in paper towels. Salt as desired and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Now, once you have the fries boiling, you can start the hamburgers. According to ATK (America's Test Kitchen) the secret to a good burger is to not over handle the meat. They like to use steak and rib tips, ground up. But I prefer plain old hamburger. I break them into 1/4's, and press them into patties, with the least amount of handling possible. Cook them on the stove in a frying pan. Salt, pepper and garlic powder each side. Cook on one side until browned. Flip and season. Cook on other side until cooked though. Lower heat and add cheese to each side. You can use the same pan for toasting the buns and cooking the onions, but it's easier with two separate pans.
Special Sauce- Mayo, Katsup, Mustard and salt added together and mixed well.
To prepare: On bottom bun put a hefty amount of sauce. Add the hamburger, and cooked onions. Top with top bun and serve with warm fries.
It's so good! Should be eaten maybe once a month. But makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Try it!
Homemade Hamburgers and Crispy Fries
I got this recipe from America's Test Kitchen. I tweaked it a little to make it fit my family and budget. But either way, it makes some really good easy hamburgers.
1 Lb. Hamburger
1 Sm. Onion
4 Slices of American Cheese
1/2 C. Mayo
1/3 C. Katsup
1/2 tsp. Mustard
Salt, pepper, garlic powder (to taste)
4 Hamburger Buns, toasted
2 Sm. yellow Potatoes
Oil, enough to cover potatoes
First, prepare the fries. Start by cutting the 'sides' off the potatoes so there is a flat surface to cut on. Cut the potato in half. Slice the pot. in about 1/4" slices, and slices again, about 1/4" thick. Once all the pot. are cut, put them into a pot and cover with COLD oil (which ever kind you prefer). Bring the oil to a RAPID boil. Do NOT stir or touch the potatoes. Set the timer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes you can stir them and get any stuck on the bottom, off. Keep boiling until golden brown. (Lighter if you don't like them crispy.) Lay them out on a cookie tray covered in paper towels. Salt as desired and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Now, once you have the fries boiling, you can start the hamburgers. According to ATK (America's Test Kitchen) the secret to a good burger is to not over handle the meat. They like to use steak and rib tips, ground up. But I prefer plain old hamburger. I break them into 1/4's, and press them into patties, with the least amount of handling possible. Cook them on the stove in a frying pan. Salt, pepper and garlic powder each side. Cook on one side until browned. Flip and season. Cook on other side until cooked though. Lower heat and add cheese to each side. You can use the same pan for toasting the buns and cooking the onions, but it's easier with two separate pans.
Special Sauce- Mayo, Katsup, Mustard and salt added together and mixed well.
To prepare: On bottom bun put a hefty amount of sauce. Add the hamburger, and cooked onions. Top with top bun and serve with warm fries.
It's so good! Should be eaten maybe once a month. But makes my mouth water just thinking about it. Try it!
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Tonight's Dinner
On the Menu:
Pizza!
Colby's Thin Crust Pizza:
1 pkg. Betty Crocker Pizza Crust
1 cup Cheese
1 cup Sauce
1/2 cup Mushroom's, sliced
1/2 cup Green Pepper, chopped
1/4 cup Peperoni
1/4 cup Pineapple
1/4 cup Olvies, sliced
Mix up Pizza Crust by following the instructions. Bake at 440 degrees for 7-10 minutes until lightly golden brown. Add sauce and toppings. Bake for another 5-7 mintues. Add cheese and put bake into oven until cheese is melted.
Let stand 2 minutes. Serve and enjoy hot and yummy homemade pizza!
Best Pizza ever!
Plus, it's easy.
Pizza!
Colby's Thin Crust Pizza:
1 pkg. Betty Crocker Pizza Crust
1 cup Cheese
1 cup Sauce
1/2 cup Mushroom's, sliced
1/2 cup Green Pepper, chopped
1/4 cup Peperoni
1/4 cup Pineapple
1/4 cup Olvies, sliced
Mix up Pizza Crust by following the instructions. Bake at 440 degrees for 7-10 minutes until lightly golden brown. Add sauce and toppings. Bake for another 5-7 mintues. Add cheese and put bake into oven until cheese is melted.
Let stand 2 minutes. Serve and enjoy hot and yummy homemade pizza!
Best Pizza ever!
Plus, it's easy.
Life
Why does it seem life sometimes plays tricks on you?
Some might say it's to keep you humble.
I think it's just mean.
Why do things have to come and get in the way of your comfortable
little schedule?
I had things the way I wanted them.
Now that could all change.
For the better or worse,
It's a little to soon to tell.
For better? I hope!
For worse? I hope not.
All I can do now, is wait and wait and wait.
Some might say it's to keep you humble.
I think it's just mean.
Why do things have to come and get in the way of your comfortable
little schedule?
I had things the way I wanted them.
Now that could all change.
For the better or worse,
It's a little to soon to tell.
For better? I hope!
For worse? I hope not.
All I can do now, is wait and wait and wait.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Tonight's Dinner
Take out.
With Colby and I both in school, we have been spending our Friday nights as homework parties. This means, we get take out for dinner, the kid goes to sleep a little early and Mommy and Daddy get to spend a romantic evening studying together. School can be rough sometimes! This is our way of making it fun.
Last week we got Chinese. Tonight? Cafe Rio!
With Colby and I both in school, we have been spending our Friday nights as homework parties. This means, we get take out for dinner, the kid goes to sleep a little early and Mommy and Daddy get to spend a romantic evening studying together. School can be rough sometimes! This is our way of making it fun.
Last week we got Chinese. Tonight? Cafe Rio!
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