Meal Plan Monday!

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! I am fortunate enough to have today off as a holiday and am so thankful!

Did you know that this weekend, areas neighboring where I live enjoyed 80* weather? It only got up to 64* in my town, which is only about 25 miles away from where it was 80*. I enjoyed the break in the cold weather but I'm looking forward to the rain that is predicted this coming weekend.

Such a beautiful weekend at our home!

This weekend was less chaotic than most but still productive and enjoyable none the less. I woke up early on Saturday morning to make some Pumpkin Muffins and finish my homework. I'll admit, the muffins made homework just a little more enjoyable. Okay, muffins and coffee....details.

Brain Food

On Sunday I slept in. I do not think I have slept in since before Christmas so with the late nights and early mornings adding up, it was nice to catch a few extra zzzzzs. I also meal planned and helped Aaron rearrange our living room. We are both really happy with the new layout and I'm excited to have room for something near the entryway now. When I figure out what that something is I'll be sure to share!

I also made these cookies this weekend. I don't even want to admit how many I have eaten and that is why what is left will be going with Aaron to his station this morning.

 Monster Cookies

So friends what are we eating for dinner this week?!

Monday: Homemade Calzones and Salad. I'm trying a new pizza dough recipe, if it turns out great I'll be sure to share!

Tuesday: Homemade Chinese Dumpling Soup with Salad

Wednesday: Whole Wheat Pasta with Roasted Veggies tossed in Pesto and sprinkled with Parmesan
Cheese

Thursday: Apple Sage Porkchops with Mashed Potatoes

Friday: Grilled Cheese and Homemade Tomato Soup. We did not make it to this last Friday so I carried it into this week.

If you have today off I hope you get to do something enjoyable! I plan to grocery shop, tackle some things on the wedding "to-do" list, read and maybe even take a cat nap. Naps are the best.

If you are working today, I hope that your commute is a breeze since there will be less people on the road. Happy Monday!