Mommathon

Liam Breaking His Board (turn up your volume)

Liam makes this look so easy. We were all so proud of him. Since he was a green belt for this testing he also had to spar, something he hasn’t ever had to do in a testing before. He did great though. We know he earned his purple belt, but he’ll find out his score on Wednesday which is also when he will actually receive his purple belt.

Blackbelt Demo Team…they are AWESOME!!!! They “performed” a little in between testings and I think everyone had their mouths hanging open. So COOL and something for all of the kids working on their black belts to aspire to….they can see what they are working for.

Defense

Suited up and ready to spar

Sparring…aka kicking the crap out of each other, but it’s okay because everyone has their pads on

Once a month we drop the boys off at our neighbors so we can go out by ourselves.* Last night we went to a cozy French restaurant, Aixois, located in the UMKC/Brookside area.

Delicious mussels in a scrumptious sauce…the wine was a perfect match.

Crepe filled with a sweet cream/cheese and fresh berries topped with a light berry sauce. Complete with a cup of decaf.

*We watch their boys once a month, too, so they can go out. It’s a great setup. We get to go out without having to pay a sitter and the boys get to play with their friends. 🙂

Usually I don’t have any trouble coming up with stuff to make for dinner, but I struggled this week. Ugh!!! I looked and looked on-line, but wasn’t very inspired. I did find one new recipe though.

Sunday-Tilapia, Rice, Fruit
Monday-Eggs, Breakfast Sausage, Toast
Tuesday-Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Fruit (busy night, may eat out-we’ll see)
Wednesday-Pesto Pasta
Thursday-Chicken Fiesta
Friday-Carribean Chicken Salad (never tried this one before)
Saturday-Irish Fest!!!

Sometime this week the boys and I are going to make Cranberry Cream Cheese Wheels which are basically just cranberry sauce, cream cheese and Pillsbury crescent rolls. Bake and eat. Yummers!!!