Happy Monday!
Today’s a big day at our house…it’s sweet Madeley’s 3rd birthday party!
How can it be?!?!
Wasn’t she just one year old???
Sigh.
For grins, here’s a pic of her last year on her birthday…
…couldn’t you just eat her up?! And hasn’t she grown so darn much???? This pic was taken on her second birthday (which is October 19), but today, we’re celebrating with her little friends before we celebrate with family later on in the week on her actual birthday. She is so excited about her party today 🙂 .
So, we arrived home from K-State last night and are hosting a party this morning. Do I need an easy meal planning week or what?!?! I DO! And I bet you do too!
Grab a piece of paper and a pen (maybe a cup of coffee too!) and write down your grocery list. I promise, your family will LOVE everything!
First up, my Maple Mustard Chicken Sandwiches. The best part about this meal is that the slow cooker does all the work!
It wouldn’t be October without my Pumpkin & Sausage Pot Pie. To be honest, your picky eaters won’t even know there is pumpkin in here. It just tastes like a big old bowl of yumminess.
Looking for a yummy soup to warm you up this week? Try my Chicken & Wild Rice Soup!
Do not be scared off by the word “risotto” because it’s really SO SIMPLE TO MAKE! My Roasted Chicken & Sweet Potato Risotto is so hearty and full of flavor but can be on your table in under 30 minutes…so that’s a win, win in my busy mama book!
And finish off your week with my Beefy Mac. If this isn’t a family meal, then I don’t know what is?!
For dessert this week…
My Candy Corn Cupcakes…because…you know…they’re just so darn festive!
And if you need a little breakfast for the week…
…my Pumpkin Bread & Sausage Breakfast Casserole for the win!
Alright, I’m off to celebrate a certain 3 year old’s birthday! I’ll be back tomorrow with pics from our K-State weekend. Have a great Monday!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Happy Monday! What an exciting day for your family. Hope all goes well at Madeley’s birthday party!
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Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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Kennedy says
Please pray for Ireland today as we have a hurricane coming through. It’s unprecedented for this to be happening in Ireland and we have no idea what’s about to happen xx
Beth Blank says
Prayers for you and all of beautiful Ireland!
Erika Slaughter says
I have all the heart eyes for that breakfast casserole! And we can’t wait to celebrate Madeley!
Narci says
Aw, have a great time celebrating that sweet girl! Happy Monday!
Alexis deZayas says
Risotto and cupcakes sounds like the perfect dinner! Happy day to Madeley!!
Amanda says
All these meals sound delish! Hope Madeley’s birthday party is extra special!
Sheaffer Sims says
Ahhhhh! Happy Birthday, Madeley! You bring a smile to my face every single time I see you! I love you so much!
Elspeth Mizner says
Those cupcakes look fantastic! Happy birthday to sweet Madeley! Can’t wait to hear all about her party!
Angelique at FourPointsMom.com says
Happy celebration day to Madeley! Now I’m trying to decide if I’m going to become the best mom in the world to my little ones and surprise them with the candy corn cupcakes today. Hmmm. 😉
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Jessica Barshinger says
Wow! Madeley is 3???!!!! She’s darling! Have fun celebrating:)
Courtney says
Happy early birthday to Madeley! Have fun celebrating her party today. 🙂 Can’t wait to read about it all!
XO
Courtney
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Laura @ Laura Likes Design says
What a little cutie! Happy birthday, Madeley!
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Paige Sullivan says
Happy #3 to your sweet girl:)
Melissa Miley says
Hi! I currently have two of your recipes from your latest book, Simmers, in my crock pot at home! YAY! Dinner will be awesome when I get home. Thank you. Quick question – do you have a link for where your adorable outdoor blow up pumpkin is from?? Love that one! Thanks so much.
Erin says
I’ve got to try the pot pie AND risotto dishes!
Marcia says
We were in Manhattan too but only on Sunday. Hope you stayed dry at the game Saturday. We both graduated from KSU and saw lots of Facebook posts from our friends who were there.
Angela Ellingson says
Happy birthday week to Madeley! What a dolly. I need to make that Beefy Mac. My kiddos would love it!
Jaimie says
She is just so adorable and these recipes look delish!! xoxo
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Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams says
Awww yay sweet Madeley! Happy celebrating 🙂
xo
Amanda @ Cupcake N Dreams
Myka says
So hard to believe that Madely is three. The time sure flies.
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Crystal McDonald says
That beefy Mac is a McDonald fam favorite!