The What's For Dinner Thread - August '09(recipe index in OP)

[Nancyg56]

Your Italian bread you ate & the brownie I just ate!!!!!

Mid-trip I'm having a change in room mates....

Nan, how is Welby?

Confession: Thursday night while Buddy and I were at dinner Welby dropped off brownies she made. She makes them for Buddy but after the casserole and the bread I had brownies

You are going to have such a good time! I am so glad that Liam's family will be there along with your Mom.

Welby is feeling "useless". She told us yesterday that she feels like she is not doing enough but cannot understand why she is tired. Are you kidding me! ?! Nola is on fire all day long and she spends every minute with her. She also cooks, bakes, painted the house....... She has also been on a cleaning spree and that is not easy with those big dogs that follow her everywhere Her Brian is such a mellow man, he would not care if she slept all day as long as there was a little food in the house and the baby was taken care of. I really think she feels badly because she is not bringing money in and I totally get that. This is the first time in my adult life that I have not generated a paycheck and I don't like it either.

Ann- that flower is so cute!

I am not planning dinner until I know what is going on today. Buddy and Daniel are supposed to cut and split wood today. Bud has eight cord of logs waiting. They all want to come for cards tonight or tomorrow.

 

[Glynis]

Morning, all!

Add me to the list of people who are jealous that they don't get to meet up in WDW!!! Someday it will happen!

Nancy - tell Welby that she is doing the most important job in the world; taking care of Nola! Being a mother is the absolute most important thing she can do. As long as her husband is ok with her staying home, she should look on it as just as "legitimate" a job as whatever he does. She certainly works longer hours, as a mother, then anything else!

Ann - Darling costume! I think Timothy is going to be a lion. My sister made a darling lion costume when her boys were babies, and I think we'll borrow that. The other kids are up in the air about things, right now. I think Jacob wants to be Anakin Skywalker again. No problem, we already have that costume. I'm trying to talk Leslie into being either Aurora or Cinderella, since we have both of those fancy dresses. So far, she's resisting. She really wants to be Hannah Montana. No clue on Mary, and Katie doesn't even know if it's "cool" to dress up anymore.

Today we are spending the morning with Alan's family. This is the first weekend since his niece, Carissa, died that the whole family is together. So, we are having a memorial service at the grave site, and finally placing her stone. It should be a very emotional morning, full of laughs and tears. After that, Alan and I are taking our kids to a "Halloweentown" where they can pick pumpkins and enjoy some fall treats. I have to find the extra camera battery so I can take some pictures!

Since Alan went hunting last night (no elk!), he has agreed to take me out to dinner. I'm glad since I'm Jonesing for some good Thai food. We have a little place that makes the best pumpkin curry!!! So, we'll have that, and the kids can have soup or mac and cheese!

Make it a great day, y'all!

 

[TigerKat]

Ann – I’d love to chat with you whenever you have time!!! I’m sure Emma is just precious in her flower costume…I feel badly for poor Luke, being afraid of the dinosaur.

Janice – I can’t believe your boy is getting so darn big!!! Hope he has a wonderful day tomorrow!

Nan – I agree with Glynis, Welby is doing the hardest job on earth but I know how she must feel. I’ll keep her in my prayers that she can find peace with her new situation.

Glynis – Hoping the service for Carissa brings closure for all.

Why don’t we start thinking about planning a long weekend sometime next summer that we could all get together???????

Not sure if I mentioned it here or not but Johnny & I just booked a weekend in Baton Rouge for later this month. We'll attend an LSU football game and play tourist in our boy's new city.

WFD – Bacon wrapped chipotle shrimp, rice pilaf and charred corn relish.

 

[liamandcaili]

If we all make sure Kathy has her fav drinks, she'll forget she even has an ankle!!!

Johnny has this image of both of us liquored up and trying to get in the scooter together....

You ladies were on fire last night!

He has never had a spinal so he wondered what the injection felt like

Did the doctor tell him?

DH came home... but only after a heated conversation from me.

I'm glad he did the right thing.

Tomarrow is Alex's 15th birthday.

Happy Birthday to him!!

Ellen -- I hope Matthew's score holds up and he stays in the top 20.

Sheryl -- I hope and pray Alexis gets rid of that bug quickly and she doesn't have to keep going through the antibiotics.

Glynis -- Enjoy your dinner out.

Maria -- That is scary about the car. I'm glad Greg is okay but on the repair cost!

Lauren -- I hope you had a great time last night!

Ann -- Emma is going to be a beautiful flower! I'm sorry Luke was scared of the dinosaur costume. I think that was what Liam was when he was three. Liam hasn't told me what he wants to be for Halloween yet. Caili wants to be the bird from the Festival of the Lion King show.

Caili is feeling much better this morning. She doesn't have a fever and she is breathing easier. I am keeping her quiet today. Liam has a birthday party to attend this afternoon, so it will just be me and Caili for dinner. I'm not sure what we are going to have yet.

 

[OKWMom]

Good morning everyone! I'm way behind and don't really have the time to catch up this morning. I'm about 7 loads of laundry behind and I am cleaning out the van for next week's trip, cleaning out the car top carrier and the cooler, burning new CD's for Hailey's player and finishing converting her VHS movies to DVD so we don't have to lug her portable TV/VCR with us (no room). Then we are heading to Charleston for dinner tonight.

Hailey is spending the night with Paige where I'm sure she will have a great time. Not so sure about Paige having a good time although she insists that she will. Patrick and Amanda will be spending the night with their mother since Amanda is not going to see her for the next couple of weeks.

Laura - I'm so sorry Caili has pneumonia again. Poor child (and poor mom)! I hope she gets better quickly.

Lauren - I'm sure you had a great time last night.

Robin - We have to clear the lot before we begin to build. The tree cutting guy should begin work while we are on vacation. Then the stump pulling team has to come in. Those trees really are huge. We are hoping to start the contractor bidding process as soon as we return from vacation.

Kat - I'm sure the cortisone shot will help. I've been down that road myself and the shots always helped me.

Ellen - Continued prayers and good wishes for Matthew.

Nancy - I bought Hailey a box of Krispy Kremes yesterday for a late birthday treat and thought of you.

Ann - The flower costume sounds precious! I hope Luke is ok with Mickey.

Maria - I would be upset about the $1000 too, but like you, I'm just glad Greg is ok. You can make more $$$$.

Sorry for all of you I've left out. Have a great day!

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

I bought the kids Halloween costumes from Childrens Place. Luke picked out a dinosaur costume...well, it arrived and he is scared of it! So it has to go back to the store. I have a Mickey Mouse costume I bought when he was a baby. It finally fits so I am going to try to talk him into that. He is being so strange about dressing up. Typical phase I guess. Emma is going to be a flower. It looks so darn cute on her. The hat with chubby cheeks is precious. DH exclaimed, "She is the prettiest flower, he has ever seen!"

Here is Emma's costume.
http://www.childrensplace.com/webap...e_K9099C0006_2009_06_K9099C0006_2009_06____CI

What a sweet thing for a Daddy to say about his little girl
Have a great night tonight!
Halloween still creeps me out so I'm on Luke's team!

Laura, I'm so glad Caili is feeling better. So strange about her getting the same thing the same time of year. Prayers for a speedy recovery.

Nancy, I understand about Welby 100%. When I just read your post I started to cry out of the blue. I feel useless in so many ways. Not having money coming in on my side makes me feel useless & dependent.
I also know that's why my diet has been thrown out the window.
I'm hoping my little furniture business brings in something....especially at the holidays.

Aimee, I'm glad hubby did the right thing.

Gretchen, don't tell Greg how close you are to Charleston, you'll have a new best friend Please have some cheesy grits for this Northern girl. He was stationed in Charleston & has been sending resumes out like crazy to Charleston.
Is Magnolia's still there?
Have a wonderful time tonight

Glynis, have a great family day.
!HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!

 

[Rogue26]

Maria- Glad Greg's okay. I understand how you feel, I love working but my job is only for 5 months a year. I went from depending on my parents to depending on my husband, which is fine, but I'd like to prove to myself that I could support myself if I had to.

Gretchen- If the trees are big enough will you be able to sell them? I know my parents have had that done a few times.

Laura- Glad Caili's feeling better, I'm sure a long weekend is just what she needs.

Kathy- That sounds like a fun weekend. Enjoy your shrimp, you had me at bacon.

Janice- Hope Alex has a great birthday, don't worry, my nine year old is almost taller than me.

Ann- My kiddo was afraid of all our decorations one year, we had to take them down. They're not very scary either. She's going to be a jellyfish for halloween, I saw it at the Family Fun website. Your Emma's going to make a cute flower.

Aimee- Good luck car shopping.

Baked ziti for dinner, I made it last weekend and had leftover riccotta, sure didn't want it to go bad!

Have a great day everyone.

 

[shovan]

Morning Y'all,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ALEX!!!!

Janice, I can't believe he's 15 already! They grow too darn fast.


I knocked out all of the laundry yesterday & got going on the packing. So I'm glad about that. Tonight we are going out to dinner to celebrate my Mom's 71st b-day. A good local seafood rest., that old friend of DD's has taken over. It's funny to see these kids all grown up, we remember this boy bussing tables there.

I understand the non-working feeling useless depression too. Years back when I started having back problems & was having female issues also, DH & I realized that I wouldn't be able to manage working & taking care of him. He's always earned more than I did, so we decided to put all our efforts into keeping him employed. I bring in a little with the Mary Kay but it's not much. I've learned that it's not how much money you bring in, but how much you do to take care of & support the family. As it turns out, I think my quitting was all meant to be. Chris's Mom Laurie, hurt her back right before Alexis was born, which had me there with her in the hospital & then helping her when she went home. Then the day care she set up was a nightmare & I took Alexis. Not long after we learned that Laurie had leukemia, she passed & Bob & I have become Chris's "parents". All things happen for a reason.,

Ann, She is going to be so darn cute!! I hope Luke warms up to the Mickey costume.

Laura, I'm so glad that Caili is feeling a little better! I've been worrying about her, poor thing has been sick so much lately.

Gretchen, Have a fun evening off!

Nancy, I thought Buddy was having an MRI. What kind of test is he having? Sorry I probably missed that during the week.

Lauren, I hope you had fun last night!

Kathy, You & Johnny are going to have sooo much fun on your Tiger weekend! We did that several times & it was great! Hanging with the kids tailgating was a blast & getting to know Baton Rouge was fun. We visited the Capital & went to the Rural Life Museum which was interesting. Don't worry about your foot, we'll keep your medicine levels up.

Hope eveyone has a good weekend!

 

[Nancyg56]

Tomarrow is Alex's 15th birthday. My baby is taller than me He is going today with friends to rock climb and I get to stay home and clean.

Happy Birthday to Alex! 15 is

Today we are spending the morning with Alan's family. This is the first weekend since his niece, Carissa, died that the whole family is together. So, we are having a memorial service at the grave site, and finally placing her stone. It should be a very emotional morning, full of laughs and tears. !

I will be thinking of you

Not sure if I mentioned it here or not but Johnny & I just booked a weekend in Baton Rouge for later this month. We'll attend an LSU football game and play tourist in our boy's new city.

You are going to have a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Caili is feeling much better this morning. She doesn't have a fever and she is breathing easier. I am keeping her quiet today. Liam has a birthday party to attend this afternoon, so it will just be me and Caili for dinner. I'm not sure what we are going to have yet.

Thank goodness she is better. I love that you are going to have a special evening with her.

When the Dr called Buddy had me talk to her. Marisa had the injection so she told him how it felt.

Then we are heading to Charleston for dinner tonight.

Nancy - I bought Hailey a box of Krispy Kremes yesterday for a late birthday treat and thought of you.

Have a good dinner tonight!

That is so funny, I still picture Hailey and her KK in that hot tub. Is it pathetic that I can only think of a few things that are better than being parked in a spa with a donut?

Nancy, I understand about Welby 100%. When I just read your post I started to cry out of the blue. I feel useless in so many ways. Not having money coming in on my side makes me feel useless & dependent.
I also know that's why my diet has been thrown out the window.
I'm hoping my little furniture business brings in something....especially at the holidays.

I didn't mean to make you cry I just felt badly for her because I know how she feels. It is true that raising children and running a home are really important and I know that Buddy likes me home. I like to be home. I am not comfortable without making my own money. I am going to start cleaning again, he is opposed but I just feel too dependant for my money and I hate that. He thinks I'm crazy but he is working.

As it turns out, I think my quitting was all meant to be. Chris's Mom Laurie, hurt her back right before Alexis was born, which had me there with her in the hospital & then helping her when she went home. Then the day care she set up was a nightmare & I took Alexis. Not long after we learned that Laurie had leukemia, she passed & Bob & I have become Chris's "parents". All things happen for a reason.,

You are so right. I quit work and right after that we started the remodel on our house. Buddy felt so much better that I was home and he dod nto need to think about it. Then I started watching Kady so it all worked out.

Buddy had an MRI but now the Dr wants one with contrast so that she can see if the lesion thing is a mass. She told me that his tests will take about 4 hours.

All this Halloween talk I love Halloween! I used to only have cute decorations so that Kady would not be scared. Well she is into scarey so last year I needed to buy skeletons and spiders and a talking mummy. SHe is going to be a skeleton this year. Gosh....she has turned into a "creepy" girl

so dinner is settled. We are going to Marisa's and will eat whatever she has there. Good thing because I went into Hartford to buy bottles, brought them to Welby's and visited. Now I don't feel like doing anything else.

Tomorrow I am going to make a honey oatmeal bread.

 

[TigerKat]

I am sitting here sick to my stomach and shell-shocked. Kyle called earlier and told us that last night after he'd dropped Mariah off at her dorm he was back in his apartment complex parking lot talking with her on the phone before heading up to the apartment and he heard some crashing noises. Before he could even realize what was going on his driver side window was being bashed in while he was sitting in the car. He had glass everywhere and cuts on his face. Some idiot was on a drunken rampage smashing in random car windows. Long story short, he's OK, the idiot was caught, thank God the police were there quickly.

 

[HERSEY]

House is all clean. birthday cake in the oven

I finally got around to hooking up the wii to the wireless connection. WOW am I good or what. I tried to hook up the wii the other day but I couldn't get it to work. Today my brain is working better and got it up and running in 10 minutes.

Tonight some friends are coming over to have birthday cake ice cream and play some games.

 

[HERSEY]

Kathy Oh my gosh! How horrible! I am soo glad Kyle is ok.

 

[Aimeedyan]

I bought the kids Halloween costumes from Childrens Place. Luke picked out a dinosaur costume...well, it arrived and he is scared of it! So it has to go back to the store. I have a Mickey Mouse costume I bought when he was a baby. It finally fits so I am going to try to talk him into that. He is being so strange about dressing up. Typical phase I guess. Emma is going to be a flower. It looks so darn cute on her. The hat with chubby cheeks is precious. DH exclaimed, "She is the prettiest flower, he has ever seen!"

Here is Emma's costume.
http://www.childrensplace.com/webap...e_K9099C0006_2009_06_K9099C0006_2009_06____CI

Aw, poor Luke. Emma's costume is adorable!!

Today we are spending the morning with Alan's family. This is the first weekend since his niece, Carissa, died that the whole family is together. So, we are having a memorial service at the grave site, and finally placing her stone. It should be a very emotional morning, full of laughs and tears. After that, Alan and I are taking our kids to a "Halloweentown" where they can pick pumpkins and enjoy some fall treats. I have to find the extra camera battery so I can take some pictures!

What a hard morning you've had

I am sitting here sick to my stomach and shell-shocked. Kyle called earlier and told us that last night after he'd dropped Mariah off at her dorm he was back in his apartment complex parking lot talking with her on the phone before heading up to the apartment and he heard some crashing noises. Before he could even realize what was going on his driver side window was being bashed in while he was sitting in the car. He had glass everywhere and cuts on his face. Some idiot was on a drunken rampage smashing in random car windows. Long story short, he's OK, the idiot was caught, thank God the police were there quickly.

Oh my gosh, Kathy, that's terrifying! I'm so glad the idiot was arrested and that Kyle is okay.


We went and saw Toy Story 1&2 today at the movie tavern and had lunch there. I really really wanted to test drive cars but DH is not as willing... so it'll have to be something I do on my own. Bummer.

I'm making either Chicken Adobe or Lemon Chicken with Capers. I need to check the recipes and see which uses the produce likely to go bad next

 

[NEVERENOUGHWDW]

Kathy, I'm so sorry about Kyle.
You must be just overwhelmed.....I just thank the Lord that he was seriously hurt.
What a frightening experience for all of you

 

[OKWMom]

Gretchen, don't tell Greg how close you are to Charleston, you'll have a new best friend Please have some cheesy grits for this Northern girl. He was stationed in Charleston & has been sending resumes out like crazy to Charleston.
Is Magnolia's still there?
Have a wonderful time tonight

Y'all are welcome here anytime. I'd love to share Charleston with you. And yes Magnolia's is still there, but they have finally dropped my favorite dessert from the menu - the uptown banana pudding. The owners of Magnolias have opened two other restaurants just down the road and one of them, Cypress, is really good as well. Tonight we went to Oak Steakhouse. The chef is from the New York area and the food is always amazing. I had the filet mignon with a veal demi glaze, but they also allowed me a small taste of the gorgonzola cream sauce as well. I still prefer the demi glaze, but now I know what I was missing.

Gretchen- If the trees are big enough will you be able to sell them? I know my parents have had that done a few times.

Robin we are able to sell them, but the price of lumber has gone down so much the proceeds won't pay for the stump removal. But that also means that the costs of framing the house have gone down too, so overall that lessens the house cost more than a higher price for the lumber. I hope that makes sense.

That is so funny, I still picture Hailey and her KK in that hot tub. Is it pathetic that I can only think of a few things that are better than being parked in a spa with a donut?

Heck it isn't pathetic because there aren't many things better than that. Especially if you have someone to feed them to you like she does.

I am sitting here sick to my stomach and shell-shocked. Kyle called earlier and told us that last night after he'd dropped Mariah off at her dorm he was back in his apartment complex parking lot talking with her on the phone before heading up to the apartment and he heard some crashing noises. Before he could even realize what was going on his driver side window was being bashed in while he was sitting in the car. He had glass everywhere and cuts on his face. Some idiot was on a drunken rampage smashing in random car windows. Long story short, he's OK, the idiot was caught, thank God the police were there quickly.

Thank heavens he's ok! I'm sure you are still in shock though. Bless both of you.

House is all clean. birthday cake in the oven

Janice, I'm so sorry I missed the post about Alex's birthday! I hope he had a great one!

I'm making either Chicken Adobe or Lemon Chicken with Capers. I need to check the recipes and see which uses the produce likely to go bad next

 

[shovan]

I stopped in for a quick check.

Kathy, I know you must feel so shook up! I'm so glad Kyle is okay. Someone above is looking out for him. At least they picked up the fool.

Glynis, I hope today held more good thoughts than tears.

Nancy, I'm sorry I didn't realize all that was going on with Buddy! I'll be praying for good results.

Janice, I hope you & your boy had a fun evening.

We had a nice dinner out & then everyone came over to watch the LSU game. I think my Mom enjoyed it, she would have enjoyed more if our team had won.

 

[HERSEY]

Thanks for the birthday wishes for Alex.

Gretchen I am glad you had a great date with Kenny.

We had a fun evening with friends. Alex enjoyed his presents.

Today is his actual birthday but tonight when his dad get home from work he will go over there. Tomorrow is his dad's birthday.

I better get some laundry done or the birthday boy will be in his birthday suit

 

[Nancyg56]

I am sitting here sick to my stomach and shell-shocked. Kyle called earlier and told us that last night after he'd dropped Mariah off at her dorm he was back in his apartment complex parking lot talking with her on the phone before heading up to the apartment and he heard some crashing noises. Before he could even realize what was going on his driver side window was being bashed in while he was sitting in the car. He had glass everywhere and cuts on his face. Some idiot was on a drunken rampage smashing in random car windows. Long story short, he's OK, the idiot was caught, thank God the police were there quickly.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank God Kyle is okay but I cannot imagine hearing that while on the phone.

I finally got around to hooking up the wii to the wireless connection. WOW am I good or what. I tried to hook up the wii the other day but I couldn't get it to work. Today my brain is working better and got it up and running in 10 minutes.

I am totally impressed!

Happy Birthday to your Birthday Boy!

Gretchen- sounds like the perfect meal out

We had fun last night. Buddy teases that he can cook so we are trying to push him into proving himself I have a backup plan though. I need to get to the produce market becasue I am out of every fresh veggie and then I will see what looks good at Costco. The girls come by for Sunday night supper and then to watch Amazing Race. Dan and Jeff are off tonbight so I think I may have them all here

 

[TigerKat]

Happy Birthday Alex!

Continued prayers for Buddy.

WFD - Grilled beef ribs, Nancy's Greek potatoes and a salad.

 

[liamsaunt]

Kathy that is so scary!! I can't imagine how Kyle must have felt. I am glad that he was not seriously hurt. How awful.

I am behind on posting photos. The other night we had German food. I made spaetzle and wursts, and sauteed apples. I wasn't going to take a picture because all of the food was so brown! It was tasty though.

Another brown meal...roasted chicken with mashed cannelini beans and rosemary and roasted brussel sprouts. The sprouts look burned in this picture but they are not!

Last night, chicken and mushrooms, with pasta in a lemon arugula cream sauce and broccoli. John had steak instead of chicken, but that photo came out blurry

John and I are going to the Red Sox so no family linner for us today. We'll grab something light at the park (I hate the food at Fenway) and then I am planning on making a pizza when we come home to eat with the Patriots game.

I talked to Laura this morning and Caili is continuing to improve.

Last night John and I played the Toy Story Mania for the wii. It was really fun. John quit on me though, because I kept beating him.

Have a good day everyone!