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		<title>Menu Plan Monday &#8211; January 30</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tami</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Monday &#8211; Baked Pork Chops, roasted potatoes, vegetable, french bread Tuesday &#8211; Chicken Casserole, vegetable, honey cornbread Wednesday &#8211; Grilled Cheese, veggies and dip Thursday &#8211; Scrambled Eggs, sausage, toast Friday &#8211; Taco Soup, bread Saturday &#8211; Breakfast &#8211; Butter Braid, scrambled eggs, fruit &#8211; Dinner &#8211; Out to Dinner Head on over to [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Monday</strong> &#8211; Baked Pork Chops, roasted potatoes, vegetable, french bread</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday</strong> &#8211; Chicken Casserole, vegetable, honey cornbread</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday</strong> &#8211; Grilled Cheese, veggies and dip</p>
<p><strong>Thursday</strong> &#8211; Scrambled Eggs, sausage, toast</p>
<p><strong>Friday</strong> &#8211; Taco Soup, bread</p>
<p><strong>Saturday</strong> &#8211; <strong>Breakfast</strong> &#8211; Butter Braid, scrambled eggs, fruit &#8211; <strong>Dinner</strong> &#8211; Out to Dinner</p>
<p>Head on over to <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/" target="_blank">I&#8217;m an Organizing Junkie</a> for more meal plans.</p>
<p>Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/recipes"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=recipes" alt=" " />recipes</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/menu-plan-monday"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=menu-plan-monday" alt=" " />Menu Plan Monday</a></p>
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		<title>Menu Plan Monday &#8211; January 23</title>
		<link>http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2012/01/23/menu-plan-monday-january-23/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tami</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Monday &#8211; Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Pie, salad Tuesday &#8211; Chicken Casserole, vegetable, honey cornbread Wednesday &#8211; Grilled Cheese, tomato soup, veggies and dip Thursday &#8211; Baked Fried Chicken, sour cream mashed potatoes, corn Friday &#8211; Cheesy Vegetable Chowder, bread Saturday &#8211; Breakfast &#8211; Oatmeal, fruit &#8211; Dinner &#8211; Birthday Dinner for Grandpa &#8211; Pork [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Monday</strong> &#8211; Bacon Cheeseburger Potato Pie, salad</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday</strong> &#8211; Chicken Casserole, vegetable, honey cornbread</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday</strong> &#8211; Grilled Cheese, tomato soup, veggies and dip</p>
<p><strong>Thursday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://thewondertwins.blogspot.com/2011/10/mondays-menu-baked-fried-chicken.html" target="_blank">Baked Fried Chicken</a>, sour cream mashed potatoes, corn</p>
<p><strong>Friday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://luluthebaker.blogspot.com/2011/09/cheesy-vegetable-chowder.html" target="_blank">Cheesy Vegetable Chowder</a>, bread</p>
<p><strong>Saturday</strong> &#8211; <strong>Breakfast</strong> &#8211; Oatmeal, fruit &#8211; <strong>Dinner</strong> &#8211; Birthday Dinner for Grandpa &#8211; Pork Loin with Dry Rub, <a href="http://www.sippitysup.com/mashed-potatoes-bacon-cheddar" target="_blank">twice baked potato casserole</a>, <a href="http://www.amateurgourmet.com/2008/11/the_best_brocco.html" target="_blank">roasted broccoli</a>, <a href="http://mayflaum.com/2011/06/08/the-chocolate-cola-cake/" target="_blank">chocolate cola cake</a></p>
<p>Head on over to <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/" target="_blank">I&#8217;m an Organizing Junkie</a> for more meal plans.</p>
<p>Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/recipes"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=recipes" alt=" " />recipes</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/menu-plan-monday"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=menu-plan-monday" alt=" " />Menu Plan Monday</a></p>
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		<title>Menu Plan Monday &#8211; January 16</title>
		<link>http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2012/01/16/menu-plan-monday-january-16/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tami</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Monday &#8211; Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Pesto Pasta, salad, garlic bread Tuesday &#8211; Brown Sugar and Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin, creamy cheesy potatoes, vegetable Wednesday &#8211; Grilled Cheese, tomato soup, veggies and dip Thursday &#8211; Eggs, bacon, toast Friday &#8211; Pizza, salad Saturday &#8211; Breakfast &#8211; Oatmeal, fruit &#8211; Dinner &#8211; Date Night [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Monday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://annies-eats.com/2008/11/26/roasted-red-pepper-and-basil-pesto-penne/" target="_blank">Roasted Red Pepper and Basil Pesto Pasta</a>, salad, garlic bread</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.candcmarriagefactory.com/2011/01/brown-sugar-and-balsamic-glazed-pork.html" target="_blank">Brown Sugar and Balsamic Glazed Pork Loin</a>, <a href="http://www.justgetoffyourbuttandbake.com/?p=1579" target="_blank">creamy cheesy potatoes</a>, vegetable</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday</strong> &#8211; Grilled Cheese, tomato soup, veggies and dip</p>
<p><strong>Thursday</strong> &#8211; Eggs, bacon, toast</p>
<p><strong>Friday</strong> &#8211; Pizza, salad</p>
<p><strong>Saturday</strong> &#8211; <strong>Breakfast</strong> &#8211; Oatmeal, fruit &#8211; <strong>Dinner</strong> &#8211; Date Night</p>
<p>Head on over to <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/" target="_blank">I&#8217;m an Organizing Junkie</a> for more meal plans.</p>
<p>Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/recipes"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=recipes" alt=" " />recipes</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/menu-plan-monday"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=menu-plan-monday" alt=" " />Menu Plan Monday</a></p>
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		<title>Menu Plan Monday &#8211; January 9</title>
		<link>http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2012/01/09/menu-plan-monday-january-9/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tami</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday &#8211; Boy Scout Fundraiser at Monical&#8217;s Tuesday &#8211; Chicken Perlo, vegetable, bread Wednesday &#8211; Grilled Cheese, tomato soup Thursday &#8211; Chili, crackers Friday &#8211; Chicken Casserole, honey cornbread, vegetable Saturday &#8211; Breakfast &#8211; Butter Braid, fruit &#8211; Dinner &#8211; Pepperoni Bread, salad, double decker banana cups Head on over to I&#8217;m an Organizing Junkie [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Monday</strong> &#8211; Boy Scout Fundraiser at Monical&#8217;s</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2011/06/chicken-perlo.html" target="_blank">Chicken Perlo</a>, vegetable, bread</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday</strong> &#8211; Grilled Cheese, tomato soup</p>
<p><strong>Thursday</strong> &#8211; Chili, crackers</p>
<p><strong>Friday</strong> &#8211; Chicken Casserole, honey cornbread, vegetable</p>
<p><strong>Saturday</strong> &#8211; <strong>Breakfast</strong> &#8211; Butter Braid, fruit &#8211; <strong>Dinner</strong> &#8211; Pepperoni Bread, salad, double decker banana cups</p>
<p>Head on over to <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/" target="_blank">I&#8217;m an Organizing Junkie</a> for more meal plans.</p>
<p>Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/recipes"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=recipes" alt=" " />recipes</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/menu-plan-monday"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=menu-plan-monday" alt=" " />Menu Plan Monday</a></p>
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		<title>Menu Plan Monday &#8211; January 2</title>
		<link>http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2012/01/02/menu-plan-monday-january-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tami</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Monday &#8211; Cracker Barrel Tuesday &#8211; Potato Soup, bread Wednesday &#8211; Grilled Cheese, tomato soup Thursday &#8211; Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings, salad, double decker banana cups Friday &#8211; Crockpot Cranberry Pork Roast, roasted potatoes, vegetable Saturday &#8211; Breakfast &#8211; Butter Braid, fruit &#8211; Dinner &#8211; Family Christmas (last one) Head on over to I&#8217;m [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Monday</strong> &#8211; Cracker Barrel</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.keeperofthehome.org/2008/01/spud-special-soup-the-ultimate-in-comfort-food.html" target="_blank">Potato Soup</a>, bread</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday</strong> &#8211; Grilled Cheese, tomato soup</p>
<p><strong>Thursday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.bubblecrumb.com/2010/02/14/crock-pot-chicken-and-dumplings-recipe/" target="_blank">Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings</a>, salad, double decker banana cups</p>
<p><strong>Friday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/01/18/cranberry-pork-roast/" target="_blank">Crockpot Cranberry Pork Roast</a>, roasted potatoes, vegetable</p>
<p><strong>Saturday</strong> &#8211; <strong>Breakfast</strong> &#8211; Butter Braid, fruit &#8211; <strong>Dinner</strong> &#8211; Family Christmas (last one)</p>
<p>Head on over to <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/" target="_blank">I&#8217;m an Organizing Junkie</a> for more meal plans.</p>
<p>Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/recipes"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=recipes" alt=" " />recipes</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/menu-plan-monday"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=menu-plan-monday" alt=" " />Menu Plan Monday</a></p>
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		<title>2011 Reading List</title>
		<link>http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/31/2011-reading-list/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2011 12:00:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tami</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lemon Meringue Pie Murder &#8211; Joanne Fluke First Family &#8211; David Baldacci The Swiss Courier &#8211; Tricia Goyer &#038; Mike Yorkey The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks &#8211; Rebecca Skloot Letter to My Daughter &#8211; George Bishop The Friday Night Knitting Club &#8211; Kate Jacobs The Scent of Rain and Lightening &#8211; Nancy Pickard Fudge [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0758215045/approachingno-20">Lemon Meringue Pie Murder</a> &#8211; Joanne Fluke</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0446539740/approachingno-20">First Family</a> &#8211; David Baldacci</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0800733363/approachingno-20">The Swiss Courier</a> &#8211; Tricia Goyer &#038; Mike Yorkey</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1400052181/approachingno-20">The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks</a> &#8211; Rebecca Skloot</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0345515994/approachingno-20">Letter to My Daughter</a> &#8211; George Bishop</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9780425219096/approachingno-20">The Friday Night Knitting Club</a> &#8211; Kate Jacobs</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9780345471024/approachingno-20">The Scent of Rain and Lightening</a> &#8211; Nancy Pickard</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0758201532/approachingno-20">Fudge Cupcake Murder</a> &#8211; Joanne Fluke</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/9780758206824/approachingno-20">Sugar Cookie Murder</a> &#8211; Joanne Fluke</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0061348155/approachingno-20">Crunch Time</a> &#8211; Diane Mott Davidson</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0439369053/approachingno-20">Five Smooth Stones: Hope&#8217;s Revolutionary War Diary</a> &#8211; Kristiana Gregory</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1439153663/approachingno-20">The Kitchen House</a> &#8211; Kathleen Grissom</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0439368987/approachingno-20">Our Strange New Land: Elizabeth&#8217;s Jamestown Colony Diary</a> &#8211; Patricia Hermes</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0062004638/approachingno-20">Inconceivable</a> &#8211; Carolyn &#038; Sean Savage</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0758201559/approachingno-20">Peach Cobbler Murder</a> &#8211; Joanne Fluke</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1934572802/approachingno-20">The Gift Giver</a> &#8211; Jennifer Hawkins</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002Z84RAY/approachingno-20">Fair Game</a> &#8211; Valerie Plame Wilson</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/140031870X/approachingno-20">Heaven Is For Real</a> &#8211; Todd Burpo</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0743294289/approachingno-20">Fly Away Home</a> &#8211; Jennifer Weiner</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0758273282/approachingno-20">Cherry Cheesecake Murder</a> &#8211; Joanne Fluke</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0316056863/approachingno-20">Bossypants</a> &#8211; Tina Fey</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/031609739X/approachingno-20">The Christmas Wedding</a> &#8211; James Patterson</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/030772929X/approachingno-20">Everything Christmas</a> &#8211; David Bordon</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1401685048/approachingno-20">Heart of Ice </a> &#8211; Lis Wiehl &#038; April Henry</li>
<p>Tags: <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/2011-reading-list"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=spring-reading-thing" alt=" " />2011 Reading List</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/books"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=books" alt=" " />books</a>, <a rel="tag" href="http://technorati.com/tag/reading"><img style="border: 0; vertical-align: middle; margin-left: .4em;" src="http://static.technorati.com/static/img/pub/icon-utag-16x13.png?tag=reading" alt=" " />reading</a></p>
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		<title>Christmas 2011</title>
		<link>http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tami</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Christmas was one of the best our family has had. The kids are at a great age and their excitement is contagious. The kids on Christmas Eve before church Camden&#8217;s gifts &#8211; race track, books, mosaics and a robe Emma&#8217;s gifts &#8211; doll bed, books, Lalaloopsy doll and a room set for her doll [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This Christmas was one of the best our family has had. The kids are at a great age and their excitement is contagious.</p>
<p><center><a rel="attachment wp-att-5024" href="http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/img_8022/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5024" title="IMG_8022" src="http://welcometoparenthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_8022-682x1024.jpg" alt="" width="333" height="500" /></a></center><center>The kids on Christmas Eve before church</center></p>
<p><center><a rel="attachment wp-att-5025" href="http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/img_8084/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5025" title="IMG_8084" src="http://welcometoparenthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_8084-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></center><center>Camden&#8217;s gifts &#8211; race track, books, mosaics and a robe</center></p>
<p><center><a rel="attachment wp-att-5027" href="http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/img_8102/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5027" title="IMG_8102" src="http://welcometoparenthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_8102-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></center><center>Emma&#8217;s gifts &#8211; doll bed, books, Lalaloopsy doll and a room set for her doll house</center></p>
<p><center><a rel="attachment wp-att-5026" href="http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/img_8118/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5026" title="IMG_8118" src="http://welcometoparenthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_8118-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></center><center>Caleb&#8217;s gifts &#8211; Beyblade stadium, books, Sorry game and Green Lantern planet</center></p>
<p><center><a rel="attachment wp-att-5028" href="http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/img_8202/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5028" title="IMG_8202" src="http://welcometoparenthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_8202-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></center></p>
<p>We spent December reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Advent-Book-Jack-Stockman/dp/0615210007/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1325709134&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">The Advent Book</a> every night, baking cookies&#8230;</p>
<p><center><a rel="attachment wp-att-5029" href="http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/img_8223/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5029" title="IMG_8223" src="http://welcometoparenthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_8223-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></center></p>
<p>drinking hot chocolate, driving around to see Christmas lights&#8230;</p>
<p><center><a rel="attachment wp-att-5030" href="http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/img_8262/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5030" title="IMG_8262" src="http://welcometoparenthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_8262-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></center></p>
<p>playing games and just spending time as a family.</p>
<p><center><a rel="attachment wp-att-5031" href="http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/img_8269/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5031" title="IMG_8269" src="http://welcometoparenthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_8269-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></center><center>Milo doing what he does best</center></p>
<p><center><a rel="attachment wp-att-5032" href="http://welcometoparenthood.com/articles/2011/12/27/christmas-2011/img_8279/"><img class="alignnone size-large wp-image-5032" title="IMG_8279" src="http://welcometoparenthood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/IMG_8279-1024x682.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></a></center><center>Snuggling with daddy</center></p>
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		<title>Menu Plan Monday &#8211; December 26</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Monday &#8211; Chili, crackers Tuesday &#8211; Buttermilk Pancakes, bacon, fruit Wednesday &#8211; Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, rolls Thursday &#8211; Grilled Ham and Cheese, chips, veggies and dip Friday &#8211; Roast Turkey Breast, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls Saturday &#8211; Breakfast &#8211; Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal, toast &#8211; Dinner &#8211; Date Night [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Monday</strong> &#8211; Chili, crackers</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday</strong> &#8211; Buttermilk Pancakes, bacon, fruit</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday</strong> &#8211; Fried Chicken, mashed potatoes, <a href="http://www.southernplate.com/2011/08/easiest-ever-creamed-corn-oh-my-word-good.html" target="_blank">creamed corn</a>, rolls</p>
<p><strong>Thursday</strong> &#8211; Grilled Ham and Cheese, chips, veggies and dip</p>
<p><strong>Friday</strong> &#8211; Roast Turkey Breast, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, rolls</p>
<p><strong>Saturday</strong> &#8211; <strong>Breakfast</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/apple-cinnamon-baked-oatmeal/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed:+twopeasandtheirpod/rNNF+Two+Peas+and+Their+Pod" target="_blank">Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal</a>, toast &#8211; <strong>Dinner</strong> &#8211; Date Night with hubby</p>
<p>Head on over to <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/" target="_blank">I&#8217;m an Organizing Junkie</a> for more meal plans.</p>
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		<title>Christmas Card 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 12:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tami</dc:creator>
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		<title>Menu Plan Monday &#8211; December 19</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:00:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tami</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; Monday &#8211; Rosatti&#8217;s (school fundraiser) Tuesday &#8211; Biscuits and Gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit Wednesday &#8211; Farmhouse Chicken, vegetable, garlic bread Thursday &#8211; Bowtie Lasagna, salad, garlic bread Friday &#8211; Italian Beef, chips, veggies and dip Saturday &#8211; Breakfast &#8211; Buttermilk Pancakes, bacon &#8211; Dinner - Head on over to I&#8217;m an Organizing Junkie for [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Monday</strong> &#8211; Rosatti&#8217;s (school fundraiser)</p>
<p><strong>Tuesday</strong> &#8211; Biscuits and Gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit</p>
<p><strong>Wednesday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://www.tammysrecipes.com/farmhouse_chicken" target="_blank">Farmhouse Chicken</a>, vegetable, garlic bread</p>
<p><strong>Thursday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://tastykitchen.com/blog/2010/07/a-tasty-recipe-bowtie-lasagna/?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TastyKitchenBlog+%28Tasty+Kitchen+Blog%29" target="_blank">Bowtie Lasagna</a>, salad, garlic bread</p>
<p><strong>Friday</strong> &#8211; <a href="http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2011/09/crockpot-italian-beef-recipe.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SmashedPeasAndCarrots+%28Smashed+Peas+and+Carrots%29" target="_blank">Italian Beef</a>, chips, veggies and dip</p>
<p><strong>Saturday</strong> &#8211; <strong>Breakfast</strong> &#8211; Buttermilk Pancakes, bacon &#8211; <strong>Dinner</strong> -</p>
<p>Head on over to <a href="http://orgjunkie.com/" target="_blank">I&#8217;m an Organizing Junkie</a> for more meal plans.</p>
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