And I'm Back...Meal Plan Monday, and Should I Get Rid of These Pants?

Miss me?

We enjoyed a seriously great vacation to sunny Florida. Orlando for 3 days (2 days at Disney World) followed by 4 days at Clearwater beach. I now fully realize how well-suited I am for the vacation lifestyle. I also realize I need to win the lottery. And I really really miss vacation already.

I won't subject you to all my vacation photos (Mostly because in typical fashion, it will be at least 6 months before I finally download them from the camera. You're welcome.) But here are some that I happened to take with my phone.

And we hit the grocery store this morning. This week's meal plan includes:

- Green Curry Chicken Stew, Brown Rice
- Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
- Artichoke Ravioli in Tomato Broth, Salad
- Crock Pot Ropa Veija, Black Bean Salad, Brown Rice
- BLT Sandwiches, Broccoli

And finally...I wore this to a fundraiser for the kids' school. Pardon the awkward pose and the Cruella DeVille face. I was trying to show that my shoes were sensible wedges.

This outfit is way outside my comfort zone (hello bright, loud, floral print). In fact, B had to stop me from a last minute change into a typical black dress and cardigan (also....we were late). I thought it was the shirt and the bad hair day that were making me so self-conscious....but now, looking at the photo, I am wondering if it was the pants that were throwing me off?

I keep trying to make these slim fit cropped ankle pants work, but so far it hasn't happened. I think they make my hips look wider and my legs look stumpy. Should these be donated? Thoughts?

Miss me?

We enjoyed a seriously great vacation to sunny Florida. Orlando for 3 days (2 days at Disney World) followed by 4 days at Clearwater beach. I now fully realize how well-suited I am for the vacation lifestyle. I also realize I need to win the lottery. And I really really miss vacation already.

I won't subject you to all my vacation photos (Mostly because in typical fashion, it will be at least 6 months before I finally download them from the camera. You're welcome.) But here are some that I happened to take with my phone.

And we hit the grocery store this morning. This week's meal plan includes:

- Green Curry Chicken Stew, Brown Rice
- Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans
- Artichoke Ravioli in Tomato Broth, Salad
- Crock Pot Ropa Veija, Black Bean Salad, Brown Rice
- BLT Sandwiches, Broccoli

And finally...I wore this to a fundraiser for the kids' school. Pardon the awkward pose and the Cruella DeVille face. I was trying to show that my shoes were sensible wedges.

This outfit is way outside my comfort zone (hello bright, loud, floral print). In fact, B had to stop me from a last minute change into a typical black dress and cardigan (also....we were late). I thought it was the shirt and the bad hair day that were making me so self-conscious....but now, looking at the photo, I am wondering if it was the pants that were throwing me off?

I keep trying to make these slim fit cropped ankle pants work, but so far it hasn't happened. I think they make my hips look wider and my legs look stumpy. Should these be donated? Thoughts?