Getting ready for back to school and football...

Well vacation is over :( and now it is time for us to get ready for school and football...  So I have been preparing our household by organizing closets, cabinets and kids rooms. I have put together lots of freezer meals for us to have for very busy days ahead. These recipes are already posted on here for you guys. By doing these things ahead of time it is seriously going to save me lots of time being a working mom. Here are some pictures for you guys to see what I have gotten done. 

 For the meat loaf, hamburgers and the mexican meatloaf I stored in freezer bags.

 The baked spaghetti and Chicken spaghetti I put together in metal pans and covered in heavy duty tinfoil.

 For the organizing I got plastic cubes, baskets and colorful crates. These ideas have really cleaned up our closets..

 We made the boys bunk beds into loft beds by adding to them which made all kinds of storage under their beds. I also ordered them new bedding which hasn't got here yet..

Coming this week..

Its time to get the kids ready to go back to school, football is starting and fall is on its way..
Which means our lives will be getting very hectic soon.  So I am getting a jump start on things to help our days go smoother. I am taking advantage of my dads garden, by putting up the veggies for us to have this winter. Organizing the kids closet and turning the boys beds into loft beds so they will have more space. I have gotten storage baskets for then to each have in their bathrooms for their stuff and I am going to start on some freezer meals this weekend for us to have on very busy days.. I will be sharing pictures of these ideas with you guys and hopefully you guys can use some of the ideas to make your lives easier for the school year.  Be back soon..

Beach Pictures.. My family...

 My wonderful parents..

 My guys..

 My daughter and  oldest son...

 My younger son..

 Oak Island...

 Oak Island...

Beef,Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas...

These were awesome and not a speck was left. The guys worked so hard on the yard and pool, I made these to thank them.

2 pks. fajita seasoning mix
1 lb. chicken tenders (cut into strips)
2 lbs. sirlion steak (cut into strips)
2 lbs.  shrimp peeled and deveined
1 red bell pepper (sliced thin strips)
1 yellow bell pepper (sliced thin strips)
butter
olive oil
creole season

Place a little olive oil and butter in the bottom of a large skillet. Place the chicken and beef in the pan. Season a little with creole season. When done take out of pan and place peppers in pan. When they are tender add shrimp and when shrimp is pink add the fajita season mix and add beef and chicken back to pan. Stir all together and simmer for about 5 minutes covered. Heat tortilla shells and dig in. You can add sour cream, salsa or guacamole to these..

Thought of the day..

Life is like the ocean. It can be calm and still or rough and rigid but in the end, it is always beautiful...

Coming Wednesday...

Thought of the day
Beef,chicken and shrimp fajita

Pina Colada Cheesecake...

Summer is my favorite time of the year. We just got back from our family vacation at the beach and the guys are working in the back yard fixing a spot for a above ground pool.  I am off this week as well so I plan on enjoying myself outdoors and cooking a lot. I wanted to make the guys a treat for all the work they are doing. So I found this recipe and it is awesome and perfect for summer....

1 8 oz cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1 teas. rum extract
1 teas. vanilla extract
1 6 oz graham cracker crust
1 cup pineapple preserves
1/2 cup toasted coconut (optional)

Mix the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and extracts together. Pour into crust. Chill until set about 4 hours.  When ready to serve spread the preserves over filling and top with coconut. Enjoy..

Thought of the day..

What breaks us makes us...

Coming Tuesday...

Thought of the day
Piña colada cheesecake
Beach trip photos

I'm at the beach.....

We have been here since Saturday and we are having a blast. I have relaxed and enjoyed the beach. The guys have been out on the boat fishing and I have cooked lots of food so far to make daddy happy. I have made beef jerky,potato salad,stuffed burgers, peach cobbler, trail mix and subs..  I will post pics soon.

Thought of the day...

Families are a lot like fudge, mostly sweet with a few nuts. :)

Sorry Guys.!!

Sorry guys!! I have been working way to many hours the past few weeks. I am also trying to get us together for our family vacation and I am pretty much wiped out. But I will get back to normal soon. :) I have lots to get done this week and packing, making treats to take, laundry and shopping are all on my list. Hope you guys have a great and I will be sharing my week with you...:)

Happy 4th of July....

I am having to work today but when I get off we will be cooking out. The recipes have already been posted on here for you guys to enjoy.. Hope you enjoy your food and fireworks...

Stuffed Burgers
Hot Dogs with homeade chili
Potato Salad
Baked Bq. Beans
Brownies
Wonderland Bars
Chips
Watermellon