13/52: Home Alone

It was just me and Sammy this weekend in West Seattle.  Brian flew to Delaware for business on Wednesday, then stayed through the weekend to see friends and family.  

In all honesty, I was quite lonely, but extremely content. Having just spent a pretty wild week with family at Rebecca Lane, Sammy and I found Seattle to be extremely quiet, but refreshing!

On Saturday, we decorated the house for Easter!  Our pear tree is in full bloom and each time I walked past the dinning room window it brought a smile to my face.  I just love Spring!

Most of the rest of Saturday was spent wrapped up in a blanket reading my new book, The Girl on The Train (I...could not...put...this...book...down).  It took me 52 hours to read it from start to finish!

There were afternoon naps with Sammy...a bit of basketball in the late afternoon and a wonderfully easy pasta dish.

How was your weekend?

Enjoy!
Stacy

Menu Plan Monday: March Madness

It's that time of year again.....March Madness Week. The craziness begins at Rebecca Lane on Thursday morning at 9AM......tip off for the first games of the NCAA Tournament and I've got two days off work!

My Pop arrives on Wednesday and he is taking us out to dinner. The rest of the week and weekend are devoted to some serious eats.

Here is our plan and remember, for many other great menu plans - check out Laura's site.

Monday: Freezer Night - Taco Soup or Mexican Chicken Soup (leftovers from freezer)
Tuesday:Spinach Fettuccine in cheese sauce with a BIG "Green" Garden Salad (St. Patty's Day)
Wednesday: Dinner OUT! Hall Street Grill (Thanks, Pop)
Thursday: Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad along side Chianti Braised Beef Short Ribs with Fried Polenta and Sauteed Brussel Sprouts with bacon and hazelnuts
Friday: Roasted Shrimp Salad along side Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon and Twice Baked Potatoes
Saturday: Pioneer Woman's Parmesan Crusted Chicken, Creamy-Herbed Potatoes along side Grilled Asparagus
Sunday: Pizza Night - Let the cook rest!

Book #4 - "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan"

In honor of my boss Karen, who died of ovarian cancer in April, I will begin book #4 of the year tonight (I know I am behind my goal of 10 books in 2007). The book is Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Karen had many book recommendations over the years used to enlighten and inform those around her. This was the last book she recommended and she bought it and mailed me a copy from North Carolina shortly before her death. Thank you Karen, for your many gifts. I look forward to reading this book.

Stacy