Bikes for All

Today I am grateful because K and I have just completed our mission to get all 5 of us bikes this year. Each of the boys got a bike for their birthdays. K's brother is an avid bike rider so he had an old frame sitting at his house. Well K and his brother put their heads together and fixed it all up good as new. A few parts orders and some fresh paint later and K has a really nice bike.

I guess in their discussions a bike for me came up. I am not a fancy bike person, I just like to ride. I haven't had a bike in about 15 years, but I have wanted one for a loooonnngggg time! They found one that they both agreed would be good and not too outrageously priced. Did you know there are bikes out there that cost over $6000?!? Wow! Anyway we went over to the bike shop on Sunday and they had the bike in stock! :) I was super excited!

Here's the picture of my new ride from the store website.

So now all of us have a bike to cruise around on through the neighborhood. I. AM. LOVING. IT! We needed something that we could all do outside and now we have it! I love it when K and I have a goal and we reach it.

On this Gratituesday I am so very, very grateful for my new ride and the possibilities for family fun in our future! Head on over to Laura's for Gratituesday to see what everyone else is thankful for today!

Until next time,

Menu Plan for the Week

Well things should be back to normal this week, not much going on around here (which is fine by me!).

Here's what we have planned for this week.

Breakfasts- oatmeal, cereal, french toast (freezer stash), pancakes (freezer stash), Banana Nut Muffins (freezer stash), Eggos (trying to use them up).

Lunches- ham sandwiches, PB & J sandwiches, grapes and apples, carrots with ranch, celery with peanut butter, leftovers

Dinners-

Sunday- Leftovers and snacks

Monday- Beef Fajitas, Red, Orange, and Yellow Bell Peppers, Onions

Tuesday-Ravioli, Italian Sausage, Bread, Salad

Wednesday- Beef Stew

Thursday- Talapia, Sugar Snap Peas, Noodles

Friday- Homemade Pizza Night

Saturday- Tri Tip, Broccoli, Noodles

Well that's it... If you need more menu ideas you should head on over to Laura's at Organizing Junkie! Have a GREAT week!

Until next time,

My Boy is HOME!

Well this afternoon I got a call from K, it went something like this..."We have a problem." Me, "What happened?" K, "The camp called and Z has a temp of 102, so they need us to come get him." Me, "Can you wait for me to get home, so I can go too?" K, "Why don't you just go straight from school?!?" Me, "OK, I'm leaving right now"

So after about an hour drive I got to see my baby! When he hugged me I almost didn't let go! He was so bummed to be going home early, but his momma was sure happy to have him coming home. I wish he hadn't gotten sick, but he did get to make a lot of great memories and from what I can tell he had a really good time. This kid is already planning to go back as a counselor when he is in high school. It's too funny because I was a counselor in high school too!

So on this Finer Things Friday I am so very happy to have my baby home and in his own bed!

Until next time,

Living Life on Purpose

I was just over at Amy's and she has an awesome guest post. It's part of her series "Mommy, Come Home!" She mentions an email exchange she and I had that touched both of us and got her thinking.

It really touched my heart! Everyone should check it out!

Until next time,