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Be sure to join Happy Homemaker Monday with our host, Sandra at Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

LAST WEEK RECAPPED

MONDAY~FRIDAY Monday through Friday were quite busy, but seemed even more so because of the month changing from June to July and all while getting ready for the trip which has been compounded by car trouble. Hubby took the car to get the oil changed and the tires rotated for the trip and then had car trouble on the way home. It’s been towed to the already SUPER busy and over worked mechanic. We are crossing our fingers that it was something simple and we’ll get the call today to pick it up. Not willing to bet on that. We will be taking the other car in Tuesday for an oil change and tire rotation also in preparation of taking it instead.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY We went to the 4th of July parade during a cool cloudy morning that gave way to a super warm afternoon and beautiful evening for BBQing and fireworks. We never stray far from home  because of potential brush fires with backing up to the highway. The past several years our neighbor’s kids and their little ones have brought the excitement to the cul-de-sac and we look forward to it every year. I made red, white and blue rice crispy treats for the little ones even though LOL they were mostly eaten by the big ones 🙂 We watched INDEPENDENCE DAY with Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Will Smith, Vivica Fox and Dennis Quaid!

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

THE WEATHER OUTSIDE

Well summer has arrived! Sunny cloudless days expected this week with lows around 50 and highs in the low 80’s. Capri’s with blouses and sandals are on the hangers for this week.

TO DO, APPOINTMENTS, DVR/TV & PROJECTS

THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS, TRAVEL,  APPOINTMENTS, MENUS & DVR/TV

LAUNDRY & CLEANING As up to date as it can be until we return. PROJECTS & TRAVELS We’ll leave Wednesday morning and be back early next week. RECIPE RESEARCH & MENU PLANNING I did get a couple new cookbooks that I will take with us to read on the road. THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY 4th of July fireworks… smiling little faces and excited aha moments… traditions to look forward to…

READING TIME

I’m about half way through THE UNDERGROUND SISTERS by Soraya M Lane. I really enjoy WWII stories, especially those with female protagonists, BUT I’m struggling to stay awake long enough at night to read much SO this reading funny is really true!!!

FUNNIES

ACTUALLY, the bottom funny is just the opposite of me, but I still thought it was hilarious. 

I have a couple girl friends that it DEFINITELY DOES apply to.

MENU PLANS

BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀

	5/4 MONDAY	5/5 TUESDAY	5/6 WEDNESDAY	5/7 THURSDAY	5/8 FRIDAY	5/9 SATURDAY	5/10 SUNDAY
DINNER	TRIVIA NIGHT CORN/YOYO clean out the refrigerator night or you’re on your own	CORN/YOYO clean out the refrigerator night or you’re on your own	OOT (out of town)	OOT (out of town)	OOT (out of town)	OOT (out of town)	OOT (out of town)
DESSERT

FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA

These collages are a combination of the parade and cul-de-sac fireworks. There is going to be a new Renaissance Faire this year and they were in the parade to market it. One of my favorite pictures was the Knight in Shining Armor bellying up to the bar where we were having lunch after the parade.

Small town parades are so much fun. The kids really enjoyed all the candy being thrown and just having fun!!!!! In years past they have ended the parade with the brush fire water tender spraying water for the kids to play in, but it just wasn’t warm enough in the morning.

INSPIRATIONS

LIFE TIP

HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK

• PIG SHOTS
• MEATBALL ENCHILADAS
• SMOKED BEEF BRISKET 2 ways

COOKING THURSDAY RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK

• CHILI MEATBALLS
• FRENCH ONION POTATOES AU GRATIN
• CARNE ASADA MEATBALLS with ARROZ AMARILLO
• PEPPERED PARMESAN CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD CUPS