Baby It's Cold Outside!

It's snowing in Houston!!!  We were driving to our playgroup PJ's and Christmas Ornament exchange and I started seeing snow flurries.  They melted as soon as they hit the ground, but after about 30 mins it started sticking.  The whole city is white!  Zachary got to play in his first snow.  He thought it was hilarious, looking up at it coming down... sticking to his lashes and face.  We're expecting 2-4 inches!  I took a few pics with my phone camera, but I'll get some video of Zachary in the snow when he wakes up from his nap.

Meal Plan - Week of Nov 30

Mon - Leftovers

Tues - Pork Tenderloin "Dragged Thru the Garden"

Weds - Leftovers

Thurs - Curry Pork n Rice

Fri - Spicy Pumpkin Chili

Sat - going to a White Elephant Gift Exchange Party

Sun -

Meal Plan - Week of Nov 23

Mon - something from LoCal's

Tues - out with John and Elizabeth (here from San Francisco)

Weds - ???

Thurs - THANKSGIVING (see previous post for menu)

Fri - Leftovers

Sat - Leftovers

Sun - Leftovers?

Thanksgiving

We are hosting Thanksgiving dinner at our house this year!  We're expecting about 12 guests (10 family, 2 friends).  John and Elizabeth (from San Francisco) are staying with us Tues-Fri that week.  Here is the menu:

Cajun Fried Turkey
Sausage Rice Dressing
Sweet Potato Crunch
Green Bean Casserole
Broccoli Salad
Red Beets (for Jamin)
Cranberry Cherry Relish
Giblet Gravy
Artichoke Dip
Deviled Eggs
Ambrosia Salad
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Chocolate Mousse Pie

Wow, that's a lot of food!  I'm going to start cooking on Wednesday since we only have one oven.  Wish us luck!

Meal Plan - Week of Nov 16

Mon - Beef and Vegetable Stir Fry

Tues - Spicy Italian Sausage and Tomatoes

Weds - Lupe Tortillas

Thurs - Pei Wei

Fri - Chicken Tacos

Sat - BBQ Pork Ribs

Sun - Grilled Chicken Salad

Fun in Florida

Zachary took is 3rd airplane trip last week.  We went to Tampa/Clearwater, FL to visit Gigi and Uncle Jason (my MIL and BIL) and Mandy.  I was really nervous about how he would do on the flight sitting in my lap for 2 1/2 hours, but of course he did great.  It was a full flight but we got lucky and got a window seat and Zachary played with an Elmo sticker book the whole time.  Gigi picked us up at the airport and we all stayed at Uncle Jason's house.  Jason and Mandy have a big dog named Scout that Zachary just loved!  He liked to give her hugs.  We went to the beach where Zachary chased the gulls and collected shells (the water was too cold to swim).  We took him to a park where Jamin used to play when he was little.  We went to a children's museum and a bouncy house place.  Jamin flew in for the last 3 days of our visit.  We got to meet Uncle Matt and Aunt Phyllis who brought an "Elmo Live" doll for Zachary.  Elmo sings and dances, tells stories and jokes... he's pretty funny.  One night Mandy and her sister made sushi at home and it was delicious!  Better than Sushihana here in Katy for sure.  The day before we left we took Zachary to visit his Great Grandparents.  It was a great trip!

Meal Plan - Week of Nov 2

 Mon - Lettuce Wrap Tacos

Tues - Pork Tenderloin

Weds - Tilapia with Spinach Pecan Pesto

Thurs - Sun - in FL visiting Gigi