This week, we celebrate the Big Guy's birthday and our oldest son's birthday. Somewhat a bittersweet week each year. Big Guy's father passed away 3 1/2 months before our first son was born. It was the same year Big Guy would turn 40, the same age his father was when he was born. Our first son, Patrick, was born on this grandfather's birthday (which would have been his 80th) thus he was named - Patrick - for this Granddad. Funny how life is - my Patrick (Pat, we call him both names interchangeably) has many similarities to his Granddad physically and in his personality.
But we enjoy celebrating in our household - a big birthday bash with family and friends is planned for our Patrick (turning 4 on Saturday) as well as a little party at Playschool. Then the weekend will end with a luncheon with my extended family where great aunts and uncles as well as 4 great-grandparents will be.
So meal planning is key for me this week to keep my sanity!
Sunday
Hot Dogs with Big Guy's Chili (recipe to follow - SO GOOD!)
Monday
Steaks
Twice Baked Potatoes
Salads
Tuesday
Birthday Dinner Surprise (trust me, it will be good!)
Wednesday
Chicken Divan (that we never had last week)
Steamed Carrots
Salad
Thursday
Crustless Quiche with Sausage, Onion and Cheese
Fruit
Salads
Friday
Beer Braised Chicken
Collard Greens
Roasted Sweet and Red Potatoes
Bread
Salad
Saturday
Party Time
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