{this moment}

Inspired by Soule Mama:

"A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see."



Explanation is needed for this photo....you see, that sorrowful, pleading, Oliver Twist thing that Littlest is doing is what he calls the "Naggy Hugger". He nags for something, in that super cute "Please Mum, I am so sweet and innocent and good" way and when you give it to him you are rewarded with a hug. He has perfected this look over the years. I am so thankful that Hubby finally got good photographic evidence of it's existence. The Big Man back behind him is doing his best "Chuck E. Cheese" face...also long perfected. It's not quite as effective as the Naggy Hugger though.....just sayin'....

Happy Weekend..

Menu Plan Monday!

Yet another Monday means yet another Menu Plan! I may not always post about it but I do always make a menu plan, shop for the week and keep us away from the fast food last minute stop as much as possible. This week I'm even further ahead of the game...I did all my grocery shopping for the week today so I'm ready and set for the whole week!

We've been pretty darn busy lately but this week we have a bit of an easy week and I am super grateful. I have a back log of crafty stuff I would really love to work on and the boys have been going going going with fun activities and that means we all go go go along with them. A quiet week before the Christmas storm is much needed!

Here's our week.....not fancy but certainly delish!

• Sunday-Granny's Chili Soup (my Mom's updated version) My Granny used to make this and it was delicious then and my Mom has improved on it over the years to the point where I can say it's the best chili I've ever had and my whole family agrees, and it makes great leftovers for hubby to take in his lunch for the week. Recipe coming up later in the week!
• Monday-Asian Chicken with veggies and basmati rice, salad
• Tuesday-Rigatoni with marinara, garlic bread, salad
• Wednesday-Basil Burgers with baked potatoes and broccoli
• Thursday-Baked chicken nuggets with mashed potatoes, green beans and biscuits

EDIT-Since I wrote this post we had a change of plans and visited a local burger joint named Bard's Burgers on a whim. (It was a delicious whim, by the way!) So everything here gets shifted forward a day.

Need some inspiration? Visit orgjunkie.com's Menu Plan Monday and check out all of the fabulous menu ideas!