Weekly Update

We got Aiden a bike for his birthday! This is his first time on it!

So, last week, I did not have Aiden and I kind of fell off the wagon in terms of making dinner.  We had our first volleyball game and multiple practices, I did not plan well for those things so I had no real meals prepared. This week, I have done MUCH better. I had a meal plan in place and I have not missed a single meal thus far! I know I usually post on Mondays, but it has been kind of crazy, so I figured better late than never!
We started something really fun this week, we joined a reading group at the library! The group is for kids 0-4, so both of my kids can enjoy it. Aiden had such a blast. This week was all about owls, we got to read three books about owls, sing songs, dance around the room and just have fun for about an hour. At the end of the hour, all the kids got to pick a book to check out for the week. Since we had to check out a book, I am excited to say that Aiden got his first library card! He was so excited and cannot wait to attend our reading group next week for Dr. Suess's birthday!

Meals this Current Week:

Monday: Zoodles (Zucchini noodles) & Homemade Meatballs

Tuesday: Slow Cooker Pesto Ranch Chicken, Red Potatoes & Carrots

Wednesday: Pan Seared Steak Ceasar Salad with Homemade Croutons

Thursday: Homemade Hawaiian Pizza (forgot to take a picture)

Friday: Lemon Pepper Salmon, Garlic Parmesan Asparagus & Quinoa

Saturday: Dave is cooking up dinner. Not sure about the sides, but I know we are having steaks.

Sunday: We are having Turkey Dinner with the Rotters. Dinner is going to include turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, carrots and apple pie.

Well, hope you all have an awesome weekend!!

Aiden is 4

Today my first born son turned four.  I can hardly believe that it has been 6 months, let alone 4 years since my sweet little boy entered this world. It has been a nonstop adventure and a wild ride being the mom of this sweet, rambunctious, wicked smart little boy. We celebrated his birthday this past Saturday, he insisted on an alien party and I think that his mommy delivered. He wanted an alien party because of a green light we saw in the sky several months ago at our friends house. Apparently, that stuck in his mind and he wanted some of that alien experience when he blew out his birthday candles.  Featured below are pictures from his party and a video of Aiden getting to see all his decorations for the first time.

Fully Loaded Cookies

I stumbled across a magical cookie once that transported me to another dimension. Each bite was like experiencing a brand new cookie, it was fantastic! There are so many different flavors, it satisfies any kind of cookie craving you could be having. Today, I am going to share that recipe with you!

Fully Loaded Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup peanut butter chips
1/3 cup butterscotch chips
1/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup milk chocolate M'n'M's
1/3 cup Reese's pieces

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Beat in the vanilla.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Stir in chips and candy.

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets or silicone mats.
Bake at 375 for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
Remove to wire racks to cool.

Makes about 2 dozen large cookies.

These cookies are Aiden Approved!