Big Brother 9 Finale

Can you believe that Adam won? Over Ryan?? I was a little surprised at how the final vote went (6-1), but I had a feeling Adam was going to win after watching the jury's questions earlier in the program last night. Before that, though, I'd have thought Ryan had it hands down-- I think he was a better player and he won more competitions. But, as they say, it's Big Brother, so you never know what will happen. Edited to add: This post was supposed to appear over on my main blog, but somehow I posted it here instead! Since it already has comments here I guess I'll just leave it as is, LOL! :)

Menu Plan Monday 4/28

Another crazy mixed-up week ahead.... DH & I are both working different hours than usual, and a couple of nights we won't all be eating together. Why do I have a feeling that this is just foreshadowing what's ahead when our kids are old enough to be lots of activities? :)

MONDAY: My Crockpot Potato Soup & ham sandwiches

TUESDAY: *new recipe* Slow Cooker Enchiladas, corn

WEDNESDAY: Zesty Italian Roast in the Crockpot, parslied potatoes, green beans

THURSDAY: broiled pork chops, macaroni & cheese, peas

FRIDAY: *new recipe* Savory Sweet Crockpot Chicken, noodles, mixed veggies

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Baking with Amish Starter

I'm baking today.... wish me luck. I joke about the fact that I can cook nearly anything, but baking is definitely not my forte. But, today is day ten of the Amish starter that has been circulating among my friends at work, so today I must bake. If it comes out well, I'll come back later and share some pictures. :) Edited to add: it came out great, but we ate it all before I remembered to take a picture- sorry! :)

Menu Plan Monday 4/21

NOTES FROM LAST WEEK: The crockpot Pizza Potatoes were a flop... DH called me before I even got home from work to say that nobody would eat them, and I wound up picking up pizza on the way home. :( The crockpot chicken and stuffing was good, but a the stuffing got a little mushy... next time I'll cut back on the liquids a bit.

This week we're having all tried and true recipes that I know my family enjoys.

• MONDAY: our favorite beef enchiladas, stewed tomatoes
• TUESDAY: mozzarella hot sauce chicken, steamed veggies, my red smashed potatoes
• WEDNESDAY: crockpot round steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans
• THURSDAY: our favorite crockpot spaghetti sauce, garlic bread, steamed broccoli
• FRIDAY: sour cream salsa crockpot chicken, rice, stewed tomatoes

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