Menu Plan Monday- July 5, 2010

Menu Plan at the Denkins
Monday-  Lo Mein and Ragoons with Spinach Strawberry Salad
Tuesday-  White Chili with Cornbread
Wednesday-  Taco Ring
Thursday-  Grilled Salmon
Friday- BBQ Ribs with Potato Salad  and Corn on the Cob

Happy 4th of July 2010

Happy Birthday USA. We had a wonderful weekend- family time, parade AND beautiful weather.

Summer List of Fun

 2010 Summer Fun List of Ideas 

Events: 

Denkins Family Reunion

Activities: 

Have a Lemonade Stand 

Make and Use Solar Oven 

Pick Cherries 

Go Camping 

Plant and Enjoy Food From Garden 

Play Golf 

Ride Bike

Lego Day

Places to Visit:

Tahquamenon Falls State Park- Complete 5/2010 

Big Springs 

Pictured Rocks 

Backpacking Sleeping Bear Dunes: Completed 5/31/10 

Chicago

Skills to be Practiced:

Tying Shoes- Derek
Address- Derek
Phone number- Jenna
Birthday's- Derek and Jenna
Writing Name
How to Set the Table

Colors- Jenna 

Manners

Riding Bikes
Make Your Own Bed 

First Trip Backpacking

I did it! A new adventure. Dustin took me on a honeymoon weekend. We had a blast. It was so nice to spend the whole weekend with him without worrying about anything. We hiked, talked, laughed, and enjoyed the outdoors. We hiked in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The weather was beautiful. I learned a little about hiking as well; let Dustin lead encase of spider webs and tying the bear bag in the tree. Though I was skeptical at the beginning this weekend away was just what we needed. 

Happy Birthday Dylan James!

Our baby is a year old. He is such a joy. He can bring a smile to anyones face. For his first birthday we had an underwater adventure party. Fun was had by all those who attended. We had a scavenger hunt, a fishing game, and yummy snacks. Dylan loved his fishy cake. 

Happy Birthday Dylan. We love you. 

Random Thoughts of the Day

9:30 pm. first break of the day. The kids were great today though so it made it not incredibly horrid. Derek climbed up a tree tonight to get the tent worms, Jenna is in love with her new Barbie and Dylan smile could change someones mood instantly.

We really enjoyed Dustin's break from school last. He said it seemed like he was home for a month. It was so nice to plan a menu for the week and have help putting the kids to bed. Something Dustin is much better at than I am.

Derek only has 4 days of Pre-K left. We are still debating the best choice for him next year. It is such a hard choice. Today, I did a little research regarding the cut offs by state. In only 7 of the 50 states he would be going to school next year. The trouble is there would be other options.

Menu Plan for Week

Monday: Fajitas
Tuesday: Stir Fry
Wednesday: Taco Night
Thursday: Spinach Lasagna
Friday: Grill Night
Saturday: Meatloaf and Garlic Potatoes