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Menu Plan for the Week and The Cake Boys Episode 2 (Special Birthday Edition!)

August 5, 2012 by Laura 44 Comments

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Here’s my menu for this week if you’re interested. If not, just scroll down saying “blah, blah, blah” until you get to the bottom so you can see the birthday cake my boys made for me!! It was so cute – I can’t wait to tell you about it!

Sunday, August 5
Oatmeal, fruit
Grilled bbq chicken, corn on the cob, sweet peppers, cantaloupe, tossed salad, brownies
Leftovers

Monday, August 6
Whole wheat pancakes, blueberries
Tuna salad on crackers, tomatoes, cherries, carrots
Chicken fried steak strips, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas

Tuesday, August 7
Scrambled eggs, creamy orange coolers
BLTs, cantaloupe, carrots
Alfedo sauce with pasta, steamed broccoli, zucchini

Wednesday, August 8
Peanut butter honey toast, strawberries
Easy noodle stir fry with broccoli, yellow squash, and carrots
Pizza with the YC soccer team

Thursday, August 9
Chocolate chocolate chip muffins, applesauce
Chicken veggie quesadillas, grapes
Chicken patty sandwiches, tomatoes, green beans, watermelon

Friday, August 10
Crustless breakfast quiches, oranges
Pigs in a blanket, peaches, sweet peppers
Homemade pizza, fruit salad

Saturday, August 11
Whole wheat donuts, fruit
Leftovers
Cheesy salsa enchiladas, tossed salad

Okay, birthday cake time. But first, let’s review something about me that you may or may not know:

I. LOVE. BUTTER.

I don’t hold back on butter, I think butter has many health benefits, butter is real food, butter tastes awesome, and when I put butter on my bread or in mashed potatoes, moderation is not really a word that we can use to describe my portion size. I would never go so far as to eat a stick of butter by itself, because…yuck. And I do balance my butter with plenty of veggies and good protein.

But yeah, I love butter. So much so that my boys like to tease me about finding me a t-shirt that says “I eat butter with my butter.” Wouldn’t that be cute? (or not)

This is why, for my birthday, these creative geniuses (my husband and all four sons) came up with an idea to surprise me with a Butter Cake. “A cake made with butter?” you ask. Well yes, there is butter in the cake. But how about a cake that is shaped and decorated like a stick of butter?

Is that awesome or what?!

How did they do it? Well, you can watch the newest episode of “Cake Boys” and see for yourself. And then you can see my reaction at the end of the video when I walked in and saw the surprise cake for the first time. I think I look quite ridiculous, but that’s how we all feel when we see ourselves on video right? Ugh. I also look quite sunburned. We’d been at the pool for swimming lessons that morning. The sunburn isn’t nearly as bad as it looks – I had just put coconut oil on my face before walking into the kitchen, so I was kind of…shiny.

Oh, and the “drama” added to the video? The boys assure me that they were totally pretending and not really mad at each other while making the cake. Since the actual “Cake Boss” show often shows intensity and “heat of the moment” situations, my boys decided they needed to add that too. Love these kids.

I tell you what, the Butter Cake totally made my day. (Tasted pretty awesome too!)

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Comments

  1. michelle says

    August 5, 2012 at 12:36 pm

    your family rocks! That is a super fun video (nice distraction from scheduling my week) and such a sweet gift from the men in your life :)

    Reply
  2. Kristina says

    August 5, 2012 at 12:57 pm

    That’s so great! They did a good job with both the cake and the video.

    Reply
  3. Teresa says

    August 5, 2012 at 1:03 pm

    I loved that video! Your boys are great!

    Reply
  4. Gina says

    August 5, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    How awsome are your boys!! So creative and thoughtful!!

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 5, 2012 at 6:28 pm

      Testing

      Reply
      • Laura says

        August 5, 2012 at 6:29 pm

        Hmm, sorry about that Gina! I’m trying to get to the bottom of a big commenting issue my site is having and decided to comment on your comment. It worked! Maybe I’m on to something?!! :)

        Reply
  5. De'Etta @ Choosing Joy says

    August 5, 2012 at 1:44 pm

    This cake is awesome and even more special as a surprise from your boys. I think you looked great at the cake unveiling. LOL

    Reply
  6. Danielle B says

    August 5, 2012 at 2:33 pm

    LOVEEEEEE the video!! Your boys are so cute AND funny! They are one creative bunch.

    Reply
  7. Amy T says

    August 5, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    They make a butter cake in St. Louis.. heres the website of one bakery that makes them http://gooeylouiecake.com/

    Reply
  8. Brooke says

    August 5, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    That is awesome! What great boys you have :)
    Happy Birthday!!!

    P.S. Why were the eggs in water?

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 5, 2012 at 3:57 pm

      Ha! I forgot to mention that and knew people would wonder. The eggs were supposed to be “room temperature” so I told the boys to put them into some warm water real quickly to take the chill off. :)

      Reply
      • Candice H says

        August 5, 2012 at 5:00 pm

        haha I was going to ask that! Loved the video it was hilarious and it’s great to see them enjoying cooking! :)

        Reply
  9. Marsha says

    August 5, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Awe!!! Happy Birthday! Your boys are the greatest. BTW, I love butter too! I usually have a little baked potato with my butter :)

    Reply
  10. Lena says

    August 5, 2012 at 6:08 pm

    That as Awesome!!!! I love it. your kids are so great!you are blessed!

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  11. [email protected] says

    August 5, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    Love the video!

    Reply
  12. Shannon says

    August 5, 2012 at 7:35 pm

    That was too cute! They did a great job.

    Reply
  13. Julie H says

    August 5, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    Awesome job your boys did! Loved that they made a video too…great memories!!

    Reply
  14. Shirley says

    August 5, 2012 at 7:48 pm

    Laura, Matt and your boys are very creative. What a fun video. You are very blessed.

    Reply
  15. Amy H says

    August 5, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    I am loving the “Cake Boys”!! They really need to start doing one video a week. And they need to post the recipe! Happy Belated Birthday!!

    Reply
  16. Abbie Long says

    August 6, 2012 at 4:27 am

    How sweet! What a fun idea :)

    Reply
  17. Erin says

    August 6, 2012 at 5:17 am

    Happy Birthday!

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  18. Erin says

    August 6, 2012 at 5:19 am

    Happy Happy

    Reply
  19. Erin says

    August 6, 2012 at 5:20 am

    Happy Happy again

    Reply
    • Laura says

      August 6, 2012 at 5:27 am

      So happy I can’t even express it. :) Thank you for your help! :)

      Reply
  20. Anna says

    August 6, 2012 at 6:59 am

    That video was adorable! You are very blessed!!!

    Reply
  21. Katie says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:12 am

    I love the video, and as always the menu is super helpful! speaking of butter, I noticed in another post when you were talking about all the things you get from azure standard that you at the time were getting willow made butter. Well we just started getting azure standard in our area, and I was wondering if you still get willow made butter and what your thoughts on it are. I realize that its not organic, but I had heard that it was from cows who are pastured and that it is hormone free as well as non GMO. I wondered if all that was true? I would love another updated post on all the things you get from azure. I am so happy to finally get them in our area!
    Katie

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    • Katie says

      August 6, 2012 at 7:13 am

      oh and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

      Reply
    • Laura says

      August 6, 2012 at 8:20 am

      I believe that is true, but I can’t remember all the specifics. You can call Azure and ask and they’ll be happy to help you out. I do feel comfortable eating their butter.

      Reply
  22. Michelle says

    August 6, 2012 at 7:54 am

    Happy Birthday Laura! And your boys are cute, funny and creative. Very nice family.

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  23. Karen Dee says

    August 6, 2012 at 8:22 am

    Happy birthday, Laura. You are blessed with such a wonderful, thoughtful, loving family!
    I love butter too. Splurged and bought some grass fed cow butter from Williams cheese Co. Made in Ireland. Can’t get any healthier. BUT, I am overwieght and don’t feel free to eat a lot of it. :( I’d sure love to. It is scrumptious! :)

    Reply
  24. Susan F. says

    August 6, 2012 at 10:43 am

    Yay for the CAKE BOYS!!

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  25. Linda King says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:07 am

    Your boys did a great job…..who knows they may one day have their own show….like the cake boss :)

    Reply
  26. Tiffani says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:37 am

    That is so great!!! Happy Birthday!!!!! Your family rocks!!

    Reply
  27. T.R. says

    August 6, 2012 at 11:52 am

    Awesome!! :O) Happy Birthday!!

    Reply
  28. Dottie says

    August 6, 2012 at 12:09 pm

    I love it! What sweet boys, Laura. I even got a kick out of the “commercial”! Asa totally nailed that.

    Reply
  29. Brenda Howard says

    August 6, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    Laura, I am so impressed with both you and your boys (big and small. I am a disabled, retired elementary teacher and I am single with no kids but I have been following you for over a year and I just can’t get enough. I love all the things you do and how involved you are with family, food and community. I am a die hard Food Network fan and just love seeing what your boys come up with.

    As a teacher I used to beg my principal to give me more boys than girls, I just love boys so much easier to deal with! I even did Cub & Boy Scouts and just so much enjoyed it. You are in my prayers daily and I just love hearing about you schooling adventures, trials and triumphs.

    Reply
    • Cecelia says

      August 6, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      Brenda,
      You are right. Boys really are easier. We adopted a boy and girl 4 years ago. I’m pulling my hair out daily with my daughter. My son is easy as pie!!

      Reply
  30. Amy @ Puppytufts says

    August 6, 2012 at 1:34 pm

    What a sweet surprise from your fellas. Love the video, they did an excellent job. Happy Belated Birthday!

    Reply
  31. CeCe says

    August 6, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    So funny!!! Your boys have the makings for a great reality show ;) They’re great little actors.

    Reply
  32. Charlotte Moore says

    August 7, 2012 at 7:41 am

    I think you have really incorporated some cooking skills in those boys. Good job!!!

    I could not comment yesterday so, I got to today!!!

    Reply
  33. Abigail says

    August 8, 2012 at 11:56 am

    What a cute cake idea, and your boys (especially the 2nd-oldest) are very talented and charismatic. What fun!

    Reply
  34. Heather says

    August 9, 2012 at 4:10 pm

    Love the cake & the video was darling too.

    Reply
  35. LouAnn Bruster says

    August 10, 2012 at 6:12 pm

    I would be happy to make you a shirt that says I eat butter with my butter. We have a very small imprinting business in SE Arizona. I follow your blog as religiously as I can. Just bought a bunch of coconut oil through your link. Anyway, we do all sorts of cute stuff. The funnest thing for kiddos is they can have their art work put on a tshirt, my kids get a new tshirt too often. We can put your own original creative idea or saying on just about anything tote bags, mugs, ornaments, plaques, shirts, cutting boards. My personal favorite is my glass cutting board with a family picture collage. Make me smile through the onion tears :)

    If you would like that shirt, just send me your address size and stuff and I will send it.

    If you would like to do a little feature post that would be cool too, but I want to give you the butter shirt just cuz I love your site so much and reference it so often.

    Here’s our link http://www.bonanza.com/booths/Cochiseimaging all sorts of stuff. I think we need to have a little better website, but it will be on back burner for awhile! Oh yeah Ken will do graphic design work for free too.

    Thanks for your hard work! I absoluely love it!

    LouAnn (full time ER RN, Home schooler, and oh yeah 38 weeks preggers)

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    • Laura says

      August 16, 2012 at 12:14 pm

      Hey, that would be a blast! Email me (laura @ heavenly homemakers dot com) if you really want to do this. With a new baby on the way, you may prefer to wait, which I completely understand!

      Reply

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