August

August always feels like two months rolled up in one. We played and had as much fun as we could during the first two weeks, getting together with friends and going on outings. Then school started and the second half of the month was primarily dedicated to settling into our new school year routine. At the very end of the month, Matthew's parents came to attend his WIP graduation and spend a few days with us.

Mission Prep:
Both Matthew and I have been focusing on weight training. He's bulking and working out with barbells at work, and I'm cutting and do a dumbbell routine at home, but both of us are feeling the positive effects of lifting. The evening walks have decreased some since school started, but I'm still aiming for 10,000 steps a day and always feel best when I hit my goal. I attended the temple with Matthew's parents this month and we had a lovely experience.

Meals:
Domino's pizza
Pork chops and pasta
Pulled pork sandwiches and sous vide flan
Pork salad with carrot soup and muffins
Chickpea, coconut, and cashew curry
Spaghetti with meat sauce and salad
Egg rolls, popcorn shrimp, and Asian salad
Chicken nuggets
Pancakes with strawberries and cream
Chicken tortilla soup
Turkey bolognese
Chicken souvlaki with tzatziki sauce and Greek salad
Chicken quesadillas
Taquitos
Hummus with pitas and veggies
Shrimp scampi with steamed broccoli
Chicken tinga tacos
Chicken pot pies
Strata with sausage and mushrooms
Macaroni and cheese
Hamburgers
Chicken tinga enchiladas
Beef stroganoff
Hoagie sandwhiches
Chicken and waffles
Ratatouille and salmon