I am home!!

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We arrived home on Friday after a fabulous time together..   The flights were great..  our return flight was delayed by 2 ½ hours, but that was ok..  We both hope to be able to get away again soon…  It was much needed..

 


We enjoyed lots of sunshine and warm temps..  It was just my thing.. I even came home with a bit of a tan.... can’t beat that!!  (well I burned first.. now it is a tan ). I wish I had a bunch of pictures to show you..  but I tell you..  I just enjoyed myself and left the camera behind mostly.. 


 


I do have these two pics to share..  We went and saw the play/opera Phantom (Phantom of the Opera) and I took Tobin’s pic and he took mine before we went to the play..


  


 



For now I am getting back into the groove of life again..  Tobin has officially changed shifts and changed days off..  so that will take the whole household some time to adjust to as well..  He has had the same days off for the last 12 or more years and been on the same shift for the last 2 years..  Good thing we are both flexible people!! 


 


(now back to my regularly scheduled blogging... ).....  Here is our menu for the next week…  (I am using up food in my freezers to make room for the cow we just bought and will be picking up soon..  The meat that is..  )


 



Saturday


Lamb roast w/onions and mushrooms


Brown Rice Pilaf


Carrot raisin salad


Mixed veggies


 


Sunday


Spaghetti


French bread


Salad


 


Monday


Goat meat tacos w/all the trimmings


 


Tuesday


Chicken Alfredo over whole wheat pasta


Salad


 


Wednesday


Beef pot roast


Baked beans


Mixed veggies


 


Thursday


Lentil soup


Buttermilk biscuits


Carrot sticks


 


Friday


Mexican rice bake


Salad


Tortilla chips


 


 


Comments

  1. TheGoodLifeApril 14, 2007 at 1:02 PM

    Glad you had a nice break.


    I know dh & my time will come to do this all too soon as the kids grow & leave the nest.


    And I suppose now back to reality - washing, dishes, housework etc


    Love Leanne NZ

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  2. abundantblessingsApril 14, 2007 at 2:26 PM

    you're back! Missed you!!

    Also glad you had a time of refreshing. You look great in your photo!!!


    Blessings,

    Laurie

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  3. homesteadinthemakingApril 15, 2007 at 1:10 AM

    I am glad you had a great time. I am also glad you are back.

    Blessings,

    Trixi

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  4. AnonymousApril 15, 2007 at 5:05 AM

    I am glad you two enjoyed yourselves! Where did you go? I, too, am glad you are back ;-)



    Jenn

    http://jennsnook.blogspot.com

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  5. JudyApril 15, 2007 at 7:42 AM

    Good to see your back. You both look great. You both look relaxed and happy. That means you enjoyed yourselves. Your menu looks yummy. I still have to make mine today, but headache may delay that. Thanks for all the recipes and wonderful ideas they are very helpful. Judy

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  6. ChasApril 15, 2007 at 9:48 AM

    SO glad you had a great time. I can tell you have a bit of a tan in the picture. :D Glad your back too!!!

    Blessings,

    Chas

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  7. mamaof2andtwinsApril 15, 2007 at 1:14 PM

    I am so glad you are back. I need to use up the meat in my freezer because we are anticipating a cow as well.

    Jennie

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  8. HillmanAcresApril 17, 2007 at 6:45 AM

    Oh boy am I jealous! I have a vacation planned also with my husband all alone- in 10 years LOL Anyway, you look so pretty (and warm :) ) and it looks like you had a wonderful time- you deserve it.


    Love,

    Leah

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