It’s been a very soccer filled weekend for us. Between watching World Cup games together and running back and forth to Lincoln for Justus to play in a soccer tournament…we’ve been watching a LOT of games. At one point actually, we were watching Justus’ game from the van and listening to the remainder of the US vs. Ghana game on the radio. Ever watched one game and listened to another at the same time? It was a little bit interesting. I was never quite sure when to shout and when to cringe. Wow, are we a die hard soccer family, or what?

(I won’t even tell you about the great lengths we went to since we were out of town for the day and just HAD to watch US play Ghana. Hey, Matt and I have been to Ghana before. It is a special place to us. We were gonna see that game!)

Here’s our menu for this week:

Sunday, June 27
Oatmeal, pears
Lamb roast, potatoes, carrots, gravy
Leftovers

Monday, June 28
Honey whole wheat bagels, cantaloupe
Black Bean Taco Salad, watermelon
Cheesy beef and rice, green beans

Tuesday, June 29
Mini breakfast pizza, oranges
Corn dogs, applesauce, carrot sticks
Shepherds pie, tossed salad

Wednesday, June 30
Whole wheat and honey zucchini bread, bananas
Homemade pizza, grapes
Simple soaked pancakes, homemade peanut butter and maple syrup, bacon

Thursday, July 1
Scramble eggs, turkey sausage, peaches
Tuna salad on tomatoes, fresh pineapple, crispy cheese crackers
Tacos on homemade tortillas, watermelon

Friday, July 2
Giant breakfast cookies, cantaloupe
Sandwiches, carrots, apples
Going to a cookout

Saturday, July 3
Cinnamon rolls
Ham, potatoes, salad
Chicken sandwiches, fries, fruit

Snack Ideas:

• Power Bars from Katie’s Healthy Snacks To Go ebook
• Whole Wheat Vanilla Wafers
• Peanut Butter Honey Fudge
• Soft Pretzels

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Remember how I said that our last soccer games were last week? Yeah, just kidding. We got all the way to Lincoln last Sunday afternoon (an hour away) and the gates were locked. We had a team full of very sad ten year old boys on our hands.

I was disappointed too, but since we were in Lincoln already, we took advantage of our “trip to the city” and went to Target and Kohls to make some exchanges. I loved it. But Justus? Shopping was NOT his idea of a fun alternative to playing a soccer game. Poor guy.

So anyway, this week we’re trying again. For real…our last soccer game for the season is today. Probably. I’m pretty sure. Most likely. I think.

Here’s our menu for the week:

Sunday, May 23
Oatmeal, pears
Taco Potatoes, oranges
Soccer team meet up at Culvers after game

Monday, May 24
Honey whole wheat bagels, apples
Black bean taco salad
Cheesy beef and rice, green beans

Tuesday, May 25
Mini apple pies
Bean and rice bowls, watermelon
Cheesy Salsa Enchiladas, tossed salad

Wednesday, May 26
Cinnamon swirl bread, cantaloupe
Cheddar Ranch Burgers on whole wheat hamburger buns, onion rings
Simple soaked pancakes, turkey sausage, scrambled eggs

Thursday, May 27
Breakfast cake, bananas
Spaghetti, tossed salad
Roast, potatoes, carrots, gravy

Friday – Saturday…up in the air weekend plans  :)

Wow, I am loving our fresh lettuce from the garden right now! Are any of you able to enjoy anything yummy from your garden yet?!
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We have survived soccer season again this spring. We’re on the home stretch…our last games are Tuesday night. You can’t see me, but I’m doing back flips in celebration. I’ve loved watching my boys play…but it will be nice to have more time at home again. I think they are a tiny bit relieved too. (You should see the back flips they can do.)

Here’s our menu for the week:

Sunday, May 16
Oatmeal, peaches
Sandwiches on the way to a soccer game
Leftovers

Monday, May 17
Whole wheat waffles, strawberries
Bean and cheese burritos, watermelon
Chicken Fried Steak Strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas

Tuesday, May 18
Orange carrot muffins, bananas
Pizza pockets, carrot sticks, applesauce
Italian Stew with green beans

Wednesday, May 19
Mini breakfast pizza, oranges
Homemade corn dogs, strawberry yogurt fruit dip with apple slices
Taco potatoes

Thursday, May 20
French toast
Spanish Rice, corn, pears
Cookout at the park with Justus’ soccer team

Friday, May 21
Mini apple pies, cheese
Chicken tortilla soup, strawberry peach slushies, carrots
Cheesy salsa enchiladas, creamy orange cooler

Saturday, May 22
Whole wheat donuts
Nachos, apples
Cheddar ranch burgers on whole wheat hamburger buns, hashbrowns

Simple Steps Toward Healthy Eating Series begins tonight…stay tuned!
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Thank you all so much for your “hugs” and support yesterday. I love all your suggestions about buying a shirt “for my mom” and giving it to someone in need. I’m going to consider starting a new tradition next year. What great ideas you shared! You are all awesome!

I DID have a wonderful Mother’s Day. Matt had to work a big part of the day (Mother’s Day at a restaurant means all employees on board, you know)…so we waited until the big crowd had thinned out and the boys “took me out to Daddy’s restaurant” for lunch. Matt was able to sit and eat with us at that point…AND my three older boys actually pitched in and paid for my meal. Are they so sweet or what? 

I’m finally getting my menu posted for ya!

Monday, May 10
Simple soaked pancakes, blueberries
Grilled cheese sandwiches, tomato soup, carrots
Tacos

Tuesday, May 11
Chocolate chocolate chip muffins, bananas
Turkey sausage, hashbrowns, creamy orange cooler
Popcorn chicken, ranch potato wedges, peas

Wednesday, May 12
Scrambled eggs, fruit-kefir smoothies
Salmon patties, creamy coleslaw, sweet baked beans
Sloppy cornbread, green beans

Thursday, May 13
Cinnamon swirl bread, strawberry peach slushies
Tuna salad on crispy cheese crackers, strawberry milkshakes
Lasagna, tossed salad

Friday, May 14
Peanut butter honey toast, applesauce
Picnic in the park – sandwiches, chips, carrots, fruit leather
Hamburgers on whole wheat hamburger buns, onion rings

Saturday, May 15
Homemade oat crunch cereal with dried fruit
Leftovers
Crunchy ranch chicken, rice and veggie stir fry

If you haven’t signed up for Paula’s Bread Pizza Kit Giveaway….hurry over! I’ll be drawing a random winner tonight!

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You can take advantage of the 25% off sale in Heavenly Homemaker’s Shop until midnight tonight!

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