This last week

This last week has been a different one, but good. I only got to do two meals from my awesome cook book, but they were both so good. It wasn't that I was wussing out though. It was actually a week filled with family birthdays The whole point of this project is to bring family closer so I didn't feel bad about skipping out on the cooking to celebrate.
I last posted on Tuesday. I wanted to cook just something light and I almost didn't want to do anything, but then I say this show on the food network, French Cooking at Home, or something like that, and I was inspired enough to get my lazy rear end off the couch and into the kitchen. I actually was so glad I did. I made 'cheating on winter pea soup' and 'cafe style grated carrot salad'. I was just doing it for a light meal for Carl and I, but then Abbey and Corey came over. I was a little worried that the green slime looking soup and carrots were not going to cut it for the boys, and they did ask repeatedly if I was trying to turn them into 'hippies'. I admit I even had my doubts. I've never had that kind of soup for dinner, but it was awesome! They all actually got seconds. My little girl even loved it and she doesn't like anything. I think this may be one of my new favorite comfort foods- wiered appearance and all.
Wednesday was Nannie's birthday and we went to her house to celebrate. The kids are so cute together. Sometimes there is just nothing quite like pizza and birthday cake.
Friday night we decided to go the water park hotel. The kiddos had an amazing time. Kids love water and I love that it get all their energy out. 
Saturday night was Abbey's birthday and we did a party at her house with all her friends. I love that she has so many people that really love her in her life. Mason, my four year old sang her his favorite Brad paisley song. Gosh, he is cute! 
Then there was today. I had put out some ground beef earlier in the week for dinner and plans changed, but I didn't want it to go to waste. So in the midst of my crazy morning of kids and life I decided to make 'cafe salle pleyel hamburgers'. OK, so I don't mean to brag or anything, but these were no ordinary burgers. In fact Carl in the most seriousness ever said, "This was the best burger i have ever had." You have to understand he is like the ultimate burger connoisseur. It was amazing! I am going to have to make them again. Kids ate it all too. 
Tonight was Mom, Abbey and Grandma's party at Mom's house. I love my family. They are all crazy, but I love them. 
Although I didn't cook as much this week and it wasn't totally my focus I spent a ton of time enjoying my family which is the whole point of this anyway. I was organized enough to get everything done I really needed and could spend time with everyone and enjoy it. In the end, all in all a good week in the happiness project,