Meal Plan Monday

Hello friends! Happy Monday to you.  How was your weekend?  Mine was great!  It was our 9th wedding anniversary, and we were treated to a night away.  My parents looked after our kids for a night and we planned a 24 hour getaway.  It was so lovely!

Back now, and back to reality.  Here's this week's meal plan:

Monday: Leftover pizza (we had take-out last night)

Tuesday: Grilled chicken, baked broccoli and salad

Wednesday: Grilled pork chops, peas and perogies (our traditional "3P" dinner...it's a kid-pleaser!)

Thursday: Lasagne and salad (I'm making a big lasagne on Wednesday night, Thursday this week is a busy one with my hubby on the road for work and I have a PAC meeting in the early evening)

Friday: Leftover lasagne and salad (Fridays are hockey nights in our house, leftovers make for easy meal planning with the busy schedule!)

Saturday: Steak, Smashed Potatoes, Caesar Salad

What's on your menu this week?

Meal Plan Monday

Alrighty friends, I am back!

The break was much longer than anticipated, but the end of last year saw me focusing on other priorities - family members in need.  Much of the year, and especially the latter half saw heartbreak, deceit, pain, suffering, and a death.  My Grandfather passed away just before Christmas after a lengthy illness.  He is at peace now and has been reunited with my Grandmother.  And the other family member who was in need is now finally at a point where they can start rebuild their life and hopefully start to heal.

Even with all of that, I was still cooking away - my hubby, kids and I still had to eat, and I do still love trying new recipes.  Some things never change!  I am still a big planner when it comes to our meals.  So, figured I would start back into the blog with Meal Plan Monday!

Here is this week's meal plan:

Sunday - Rosemary Pepper Crusted Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy and Salad

Monday - Leftovers

Tuesday - Savoury Fish and Salad

Wednesday - Pork Chops, Perogies & Peas (3 "P" Night)

Thursday - Spaghetti & Salad (are you noticing a salad theme?  I m very lucky 
to have two kids who love their veggies, especially fresh in a salad!)

Friday - Chicken Courdon Swiss & Salad

Saturday - Out for dinner, it's our 9th wedding anniversary!

I hope you have a wonderful week!

7th Anniversary Gift

Yesterday, my husband and I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary!  7 years...wow, time sure flies!  It's been a great ride, with lots of ups and a few downs...all in all, life is good.  I am a pretty lucky gal!

He and I have always been pretty traditional with our anniversary presents.  I think we both like the challenge that sometimes comes with each year.  He always puts a lot of thought into the gifts he gives me, and we usually stick to the traditional gifts (according to all those lists out there!).  Speaking of...I'm sure looking forward to our 10th...hello diamonds! :-)

The traditional gift for the 7th wedding anniversary is copper or wool (the modern gift is a desk set), and this year I was soooooo happy with the gift that I got for him.  I was also so happy because it is something that he will have with him every day...and because one of my blogging friends made it for us...here is the beautiful copper key ring that Amy from One Artsy Mama created just for us!  We both love it! Thank you Amy!

If you haven't checked out Amy's blog or Etsy shop - you must!