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Week 221 Menu

It's Tuesday...and I am just posted my menu.  Oops!  I got a little buried in laundry yesterday and then got distracted taking care of these two munchkins, so I never made it to the computer to plan it.
Before I knew it my big kids were home from school, then there was dinner, homework, showers, family home evening, etc., then bed.  Aaah! 
 
Luckily, I have the sweetest baby in the world that sleeps through the night (I hope he does it forever!).  He's three months old today!  That went by so fast!  I think my life is easier and better with this little baby guy in our family.  I'm so blessed!  His little smiles and coos melt my heart. 
 
Today I am going to hit the grocery store, so I had to finish up my menu planning.
 
Here it is...

Monday:  we had meatloaf, baked potato wedges w/homemade ranch dressing, green beans

Tuesday: creamy chicken and wild rice soup, yummy french bread

Wednesday: tinfoil dinners

Thursday: chicken fajitas

Friday: homemade pizza

Saturday: try honey lime tilapia, simple orzo pilaf

Sunday: easy night

One more thing, check out this yummy recipe for Spicy Chicken Pizza Roll by my sister's bestie, Juliann Pelton.  She's in the semi-finls in the Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest.  Exciting!  Pop on over and vote for her.  Her recipe is near the bottom of the page.  I'm excited to try her recipe...looks like something my family would love!

Have a good week!  And, as always, feel free to post your menus if you've planned them.  (Thanks Julia & Beth!)

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