Epiphany

Have you ever had an epiphany and it is not a good one? Well I have. I am not a good friend.  I am extremely self-centered. And Oh, how I hate people like that. I am going to think about what I say before I open my mouth in social situations. I know, I know, I'm 30 and I am just learning this. But hey you cant go from being Aly to Mother Teresa in just one day. It will be a work in progress. And may I say that I have only gotten out of bed before 8am only 1 time! I do love to lay in bed, but not great for my goal!

April 27th

I never would have thought that I would need to teach my 7 year old how to eat and drink. He shovels food into his mouth so fast, that he can't chew with his mouth closed. He tips the cup up until he is almost drowning. I think that this break, will be filled with a lot of at home meals, based upon manners and etiquette.  Beya is now a screamer. Her normal voice is screaming! We will be working on talking nicer and lower. Something that I could probably use too.
Easter was on Sunday. It was a nice day that started with the sugar rush at 8 am. Yeah!!! We went to the park and tried to fly the kite, slightly unsuccessful. We missed the Easter egg hunt on Saturday, due to my laying in bed until too late. We drove up and parked and got almost the way there as the people started to leave and walk toward us. We went back the the car, I then said that I would be getting up at 7 am all the time. Well I am here to tell you, that has happened only once, but I guess that is one time more than previously! I will try everyday, but I really like late night TV and of course studying!! and why is that blasted bed so comfortable?!!
Finals are coming up which is a good sign, because I am DONE!!! It is hard to get motivated, I just want to do nothing.
Yeah the weather is starting to be good. Which means to Beya that everyday is warm. Yeah warm like a high of 50! Not warm. But she "promises" that she will not get cold in a tank and shorts. I do not give in. She also is insistent that the water slides are open! Try to argue that with a headstrong 3 year old. 

April 7th

I am swamped with school. And my tendency when I am swamped/overwhelmed is to not start, which as you are thinking only makes this situation worse. Danik is on Spring Break!! Yeah for him, Uggh for me- I really need to do homework! For spring break, we will be having a staycation. Last night we went to Layton surf and swim, fun but some kid pooped in the pool- We left and got Ice cream, yea for happy endings. Today..... not sure, but this house needs to be cleaned and a little fun needs to be had! Along with a litttle (lot) of homework, haha. Happy Spring Break- Next year, we will be doing something FUN.

March 21

Yeah for all being done with Clinicals for this semester! I am loving being home with my kids. We have done lot's of fun things, and a lot of resting.  This week we went to Layton Surf and Swim, Dinner at Nana's house, and a friends birthday party at the Layton Fun Center! I found a super new Cafe blog that I am loving. It is called Mel's Kitchen Cafe. The menu planned itself this week: Chicken noodle soup with cinnamon rolls, sloppy joe's with pineapples/apples, beef stew with rolls, Mac and Cheese with chicken nuggests, Sweet and Sour chicken with baked brown rice! Notice all of the bread's, I love me some carbs.
Beya is obbessed with getting bigger and bossing Danik around.
Danik is wanting to play with friends all the time, and has been a great help around the house.
I am burnt out from school, and need to find some motivation to finish the semester.
Zach is burned out already, and wanting a trip to Moab. Hopefully this can happen this year.

Fun Summer

We have had a great summer. We have gone to the swimming pool a lot. Danik is a great swimmer, meaning he can dog paddle. We have been to the water slides. Beya took dance lessons, learned she likes tumbling a lot more. Danik took tumbling and almost has a cartwheel. We have been to the park, lots of playing with friends, boating. And I attended school, which I did not love or like or really enjoy that much. So why am I doing it?

sep 19-25

lasagna
taco soup
roast and yorkshire pudding
parmesan ranch chicken
turkey tetrazzini

lasagna noodles
 cottage cheese
onion
chili beans
black beans
1 can beer
2 cans rotel
taco seasoning
sour cream
tortilla chips
pot roast
potatoes red
onion
carrots
turkey

Sep 12-18

key west chicken
stromboli
shrimp scampi
breakfast casserole
beef stew

chicken
honey
 lime juice
rhoades bread dough
shrimp
beef stew meat
red wime
red potatoes
carrots
peas
sausage

Sep5-11

cheddar turkey casserole
chicken noodle soup
apple pork chops
fish
creme brulee french toast

turkey
peas
cheddar cheese soup
ritz crackers
egg noodles
celery
carrots
onion
pork chops
apples
apple juice
fish
half and half

Aug 29-Sep 4

meat loaf and frog eye salad
chicken pot pie
ham and cheese quiche
baked potatoe soup
speghetti carbonarra

hamburger
pie crusts x3
onion
celery
carrots
peas
ham
half and half
bacon sour cream
green onions
potatoes

Aug 22-28

Broccoli cheese soup
Shepard pie
chicken tacos and salad
apricot honey chicken
BBQ samdwhiches

broccoli
onion
1 pound processed cheese
veg all
rolls
potatoes
tomato soup
chiken
lime juice
tortillias
orange juice
honey
liquid smoke
beef brisket
rolls for beef brisket

July 19-26

Menu: Amazing asian noodle salad
Tues: crispy southwesern wrap with guac, apple wedges
Wed: orange pecan french toast, smoothies
Thurs: spaghetti Carbonara, salad

Grocey List
peppers
spinach
cabbage
sprouts
scallions
salad
stawberries
bananas
cucumbers
cashews
sesame oil
avacado
apples
bacon
orange juice
yougart

July 12-19

Menu:
Mon: stuffed pork salad
Tues: key west chicken, blueberry muffins
Wed: creme brulee french toast, smoothies
Thurs: chicken cordon bleu, salad

grocery list
pork roast
tomatillo
green onions
salad
ham
blueberries
whipping cream
swiss
strawberry
bananas

July 5-12

Menu
Mon: Speghetti squash, rolls, salad with apples/almonds
Tues: poppy seed salad, orange rolls, grapes
Wed: Chicken parmesan, angle hair pasta, candied walnut salad
Thurs: Hamburgers, hot dogs, macroni salad

Grocery list
speghetti squash
speghetti sauce
orange rolls
salad oil
crasins
feta
tomatoes
oranges
spinach
swiss
bacon mushrooms
onion
apples
walnuts
orange juice

June 28-4

Menu:
Mon: baked potatoe bar, ceasar salad, garlic bread
Tues: breakfast, grapefruit, smoothie
Wed: Pizza, pinapple, strawberry salad
Thurs: ham fried rice, stir fry vegges, egg rolls

Grocery list
potatoes
sour cream
chives
bacon
salad
chicken
red onion
pineapple
sweet sour sauce
egg rolls
peas/carrots
croutons
garlic bread
grapefruit
pizza crust
bbq chicken
strawberries
watermelon
ham

June 21-28

Menu:
mon: salmon, strawberry salad, jorange craisin scones
Tues: garlic lemon double stuffed chicken, hummus with veggies
Wed: Watermelon, bacon, eggs
Thurs: Pizza

Grocery list:
romano
cream cheese
salmon
hummus
bacon
pizza crust
watermelon
snap peas
carrots
peppers
mozzerella
pepproni
pineapple
candian bacon

June 14-21

Mon: amatriciana
Tues: hamburger/hot dogs chips macaroni salad
Wed: Salad rolls
Thurs:BLT and spouts Pita wraps, sunchips, hummus

Grocery list:
linguine
stewed tomatoes
buns
hot dogs
salad
rolls/ blueberry muffins
pita
tomatoe
sprouts

June 7-14

Mon: Olive garden salad, cinnamon rolls
Tues: homey lime enchiladas, fruit salad
Wed: monte cristo sandwhich
Thurs: Shrimp kabobs

Grocery List:
romano
parmesian lettuce
turkey
red currant jam
peppers red/yellow
olives
bannana peppers
tomatoes
croutons
ham
swiss cheese
green enchilada sauce
shrimp
cherry tomatoes

Menu June 1-6

I officially start school in 6 days. So here are the menu plans
Monday: calazones, humus, pita chips, fruit
Tues: chicken ceasar wraps, pineapple, chips,
Wed: grilled chicken, garden salad
Thur: black bean burgers, apples, frog eye salad

Grocery List: rhodes loaf bread dough
hummus
strawberries, grapes
carrots
snap peas
red/yellow peppers
pepproni
salami
mozzerlla cheese
chicken
mandarin oranges
pineapples
coconut
chips
tortillias
ceasar dressing
cucumbers
tomatoes
whip cream
hamberger bun
marshmellows
provolone

Happy Birthday

Zach and the kids made me a cake for my birthday. They were very excited to put all of the candles on the cake. Beya calls it a happy cake and it has stuck. And to top it off and really know that I am getting old, a blow torch to light the happy cake.

Disney Again

I love Disney. Here are some pics from our late January trip, and very excited to go back in March. It was a great time. Some Asian tourists ran up to Beya, who was in her princess dress and took a picture of her, just like she was the "real" Snowwhite. Zach and I were laughing our heads off.