I have decided to start posting my meal plans again as this helps me stick to a plan and not be so ready to eat out! So here is the plan for this week:
Monday: Grilled chicken, Asparagus and South Beach 'Surprise' Mashed Potatoes
Tuesday: Balsamic Salmon with green beans
Wednesday: Grilled Shrimp and veggies
Thursday: Baked Pesto Chicken and stuffed tomatoes
Friday: Garlic Pork Chops with broccoli and cauliflower
Saturday: Shrimp stir-fry
I am attempting the South beach diet again but this time slightly modified so that I can continue to loose weight and eat healthy. So all of these recipes are from the south beach diet book. If any of them turn out really good I will post the recipe for you to try!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Hidden Truths
This is from an email I received from my husband. It is amazing how spot on some of these things are!
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear
your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you
realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was
younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. Just how in the world are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5, as I'm pretty
sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the
Person died.
9. Bad decisions make good stories.
10. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work
when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for
the rest of the day.
11. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after BlueRay? I
don't want to have to restart my collection...again.
12. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me
if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear
I did not make any changes to.
13. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello?), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to
voice mail. What did you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and
run away?
14. I hate leaving my house confident and looking really good and then
not seeing anyone of importance the entire day, What a waste!
15. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to
answer when they call.
16. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
17. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or
Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than with Kay.
18. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
19. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and
suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first
saw it.
20. I would rather try to carry 10 grocery bags in each hand than take 2
trips to bring my groceries from the car into the house.
21. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to
finish a text, change my shoes or flirt.
22. Sometimes I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between
boredom and hunger.
23. How many times do you suppose it is OK to say "What?" before you
just nod and smile because you still didn't hear, understand or you just
weren't paying attention to a word they just said?
24. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up
to prevent a jerk from cutting in to your lane. Stay strong, brothers
and sisters!
25. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get
dirty, and you can wear them forever.
26. Is it just me or do teenagers get dumber & dumber every year?
27. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are
going down after leaning your chair back just a tad too far.
28. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still
not know what time it is.
29. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car
keys in a pocket or purse, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the
Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet everyone can find and push the
snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, pitch
black, first time, every time!
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear
your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you
realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was
younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. Just how in the world are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on #5, as I'm pretty
sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the
Person died.
9. Bad decisions make good stories.
10. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work
when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for
the rest of the day.
11. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after BlueRay? I
don't want to have to restart my collection...again.
12. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me
if I want to save any changes to my ten-page research paper that I swear
I did not make any changes to.
13. I hate when I just miss a call by the last ring (Hello? Hello?), but when I immediately call back, it rings nine times and goes to
voice mail. What did you do after I didn't answer? Drop the phone and
run away?
14. I hate leaving my house confident and looking really good and then
not seeing anyone of importance the entire day, What a waste!
15. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to
answer when they call.
16. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
17. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or
Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than with Kay.
18. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
19. Sometimes, I'll watch a movie that I watched when I was younger and
suddenly realize I had no idea what the heck was going on when I first
saw it.
20. I would rather try to carry 10 grocery bags in each hand than take 2
trips to bring my groceries from the car into the house.
21. The only time I look forward to a red light is when I'm trying to
finish a text, change my shoes or flirt.
22. Sometimes I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between
boredom and hunger.
23. How many times do you suppose it is OK to say "What?" before you
just nod and smile because you still didn't hear, understand or you just
weren't paying attention to a word they just said?
24. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up
to prevent a jerk from cutting in to your lane. Stay strong, brothers
and sisters!
25. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get
dirty, and you can wear them forever.
26. Is it just me or do teenagers get dumber & dumber every year?
27. There's no worse feeling than that millisecond you're sure you are
going down after leaning your chair back just a tad too far.
28. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still
not know what time it is.
29. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car
keys in a pocket or purse, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the
Tail on the Donkey - but I'd bet everyone can find and push the
snooze button from 3 feet away, in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, pitch
black, first time, every time!
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
2 months old
So we have done a lot since my last post. Lindsey, Abe, Mia, and I took an unexpected trip to NJ for the funeral of my (Great) Uncle Dave. The travel itself was weary and exhausting but being able to fellowship and support my family was such a blessing to me. I am so glad that Lindsey went with me so we could make the trek. While we were there we got visit with lots of family that we don't see very often and Mia got lots of snuggles in with lots of people.
On a side note, I would like to make a shout out to my (great) Aunt Grace who I know will be reading this! I am so excited to hear that people actually read my blog! :)
While in NJ we made a short day trip to the beach! It was Mia's first time and while I am certain she will love the beach, she was not so thrilled with her first trip. But she snuggled with grandma and took a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. Abe had a fantastic time in the ocean and eating the sand. Although he had a mishap with a wave right before we left. Hopefully, he won't remember it when he comes back :)
We also got to visit with my Dad, Diane, and Dustin. Pop-pop got to hold and snuggle with little Mia. I know that it was such a blessing for them to meet and really lifted his spirits. He loves her so much!
Since returning to Ohio, we have been quite busy. Pam and Jared came to visit the day after I returned from NJ. We took them to the zoo to see the new polar bears and should them the town including a nice dinner at Brio! Aunt Pammy got in lots of snuggles with the baby.
We lost our power for about 3 days. During that time, I discovered that Mia does not like to sleep in the dark. She kept waking herself up and would be so scared because she could not see anything. It was also so hot that she couldn't be swaddled, but when not swaddled she would startled herself awake. Needless to say we had several sleepless nights and Momma was tired. But we have regained power and have returned back to our regular sleeping routine.
This past weekend, Patrick and I ventured out on own for the first time since Mia was born. Lindsey watched Mia in Athens while Patrick and I went on the canopy zip-lining tour. It was about 3 hours and we zip-lined through the hocking hills. We had so much fun and it was nice to get out and spend time together! We didn't take any pictures because our camera wasn't charged :( We also have started the south beach diet and are on day 3! Here's to hoping and praying that this works. It has really forced me to start eating better and eating less. Patrick and I are both on the diet and it has been good to have a support system in the house so we shall see how it goes!
Mia is such a happy baby and is very interested in smiling these days! She especially loves to smile at her daddy when he sings her silly songs!
On a side note, I would like to make a shout out to my (great) Aunt Grace who I know will be reading this! I am so excited to hear that people actually read my blog! :)
While in NJ we made a short day trip to the beach! It was Mia's first time and while I am certain she will love the beach, she was not so thrilled with her first trip. But she snuggled with grandma and took a dip in the Atlantic Ocean. Abe had a fantastic time in the ocean and eating the sand. Although he had a mishap with a wave right before we left. Hopefully, he won't remember it when he comes back :)
We also got to visit with my Dad, Diane, and Dustin. Pop-pop got to hold and snuggle with little Mia. I know that it was such a blessing for them to meet and really lifted his spirits. He loves her so much!
Since returning to Ohio, we have been quite busy. Pam and Jared came to visit the day after I returned from NJ. We took them to the zoo to see the new polar bears and should them the town including a nice dinner at Brio! Aunt Pammy got in lots of snuggles with the baby.
We lost our power for about 3 days. During that time, I discovered that Mia does not like to sleep in the dark. She kept waking herself up and would be so scared because she could not see anything. It was also so hot that she couldn't be swaddled, but when not swaddled she would startled herself awake. Needless to say we had several sleepless nights and Momma was tired. But we have regained power and have returned back to our regular sleeping routine.
This past weekend, Patrick and I ventured out on own for the first time since Mia was born. Lindsey watched Mia in Athens while Patrick and I went on the canopy zip-lining tour. It was about 3 hours and we zip-lined through the hocking hills. We had so much fun and it was nice to get out and spend time together! We didn't take any pictures because our camera wasn't charged :( We also have started the south beach diet and are on day 3! Here's to hoping and praying that this works. It has really forced me to start eating better and eating less. Patrick and I are both on the diet and it has been good to have a support system in the house so we shall see how it goes!
Mia is such a happy baby and is very interested in smiling these days! She especially loves to smile at her daddy when he sings her silly songs!
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Baby Update!
So Mia has made some big changes this week! First off she is SO much more awake this week. She is able to focus on people with her eyes and will track an item or person, she especially loves watching her mobile go around! And the big kicker...last she rolled over! It was so neat because she was laying on the living room floor and Patrick placed her on her belly. She got made and pushed herself up with her arms and just rolled herself over! It was so neat to see especially because we weren't expecting it at all. I will try to get a video of her when she is awake and being super cute, and maybe I can get her rolling over again! And we also discovered that she loves to sleep on her stomach and will fall asleep on anyone that will let her lay on their chest! With that being said she loves her Snugli when we go for walks or just around the house, and it allows Mommy to get things done during the day!
In other news, I am down to 1_9 lbs and hope to be at 1_5 by my 6 week Dr's appt next week. I only have 14 lbs to lose to be back to my per-pregnancy weight, and I have been severly motivated by the cashier in Khols who asked me this week: "When is your baby due?" It took me a second to figure out what she was talking about and then I realized what she was referring to! Oh-my needless to say, it made for a depressing day but has inspired me to really try and lose this weight!
In other news, I am down to 1_9 lbs and hope to be at 1_5 by my 6 week Dr's appt next week. I only have 14 lbs to lose to be back to my per-pregnancy weight, and I have been severly motivated by the cashier in Khols who asked me this week: "When is your baby due?" It took me a second to figure out what she was talking about and then I realized what she was referring to! Oh-my needless to say, it made for a depressing day but has inspired me to really try and lose this weight!
Showers of Blessings
We have been so blessed by those around us lately! I continue to be amazed by God's blessings on our life and the way that he provides for our family!
Last week a friend, who I spent the first 2 years in Ohio babysitting for her children, stopped by. First of all let me just say that the job she provided for me while in school was such a huge blessing and a true testament to the way God provides for his children! Well her 2 little girls aren't quite so little anymore, so she brought a huge lot of little girl clothes ranging from 12mos-4T with a few smaller things as well! Mia will not need to go clothes shopping for several years!
Check out all the boxes she brought over and there were more dresses on hangers that I already hung up! Praise God for this HUGE blessing and for wonderful gracious friends!
Another blessing for our family was the surprise delivery of some wonderful flowers from our church, New Life Church Gahanna. Then yesturday we recieved this wonderful cake made by some of the ladies in our church! How thoughtful and sweet and Oh-so delicious! I pray that Mia comes to know, cherish, and understand just how much Jesus Loves her! We are so thankful for loving friends and church that truly cares for it's members and for God's daily reminders of his love for us!
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I hope you each have a Blessed day!
Last week a friend, who I spent the first 2 years in Ohio babysitting for her children, stopped by. First of all let me just say that the job she provided for me while in school was such a huge blessing and a true testament to the way God provides for his children! Well her 2 little girls aren't quite so little anymore, so she brought a huge lot of little girl clothes ranging from 12mos-4T with a few smaller things as well! Mia will not need to go clothes shopping for several years!
Check out all the boxes she brought over and there were more dresses on hangers that I already hung up! Praise God for this HUGE blessing and for wonderful gracious friends!
Another blessing for our family was the surprise delivery of some wonderful flowers from our church, New Life Church Gahanna. Then yesturday we recieved this wonderful cake made by some of the ladies in our church! How thoughtful and sweet and Oh-so delicious! I pray that Mia comes to know, cherish, and understand just how much Jesus Loves her! We are so thankful for loving friends and church that truly cares for it's members and for God's daily reminders of his love for us!
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I hope you each have a Blessed day!
What is your Awesome?
I was watching the CBS Early Show today and they had the author of "The Book of Awesome", Neil Pasricha. The book is a compilation of 1000 little things in your life that make it awesome. For example here are a few of my favorites from the book:
#913 having the whole row to yourself on the plane
#879 the parking lot pull through
#841 when the categories on Jeopardy are right in your wheelhouse
#520 when a baby falls asleep on you,
#543 the separate compartment in your stomach for dessert!.
He posts a new awesome thing each day and is up to #501
So in response to the title question I challenge you to think about what your Awesome is today and check out the website for some sure fire feel good today!
and as for me, my Awesome is: clean linens on the bed fresh from the drier right before bed!
#913 having the whole row to yourself on the plane
#879 the parking lot pull through
#841 when the categories on Jeopardy are right in your wheelhouse
#520 when a baby falls asleep on you,
#543 the separate compartment in your stomach for dessert!.
He posts a new awesome thing each day and is up to #501
So in response to the title question I challenge you to think about what your Awesome is today and check out the website for some sure fire feel good today!
and as for me, my Awesome is: clean linens on the bed fresh from the drier right before bed!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thursday Thirteen
Outside My Window... is my street. Directly across from my front door is a back alley way that leads to other homes garages. I have fabulous neighbors. To my right is a mom and 2 girls. the oldest girl is so sweet and she gets so excited when she sees us out walking or in the yard! and to my right is a couple with two very large dogs!
I am thankful for… everything in my life! This year GOD has truly blessed us beyond what we ever could have imagined! Most recently, I am SO thankful for my beautiful baby girl. I just can't imagine how anyone can't believe that there is a GOD when you experience the miracle of birth! She is such a blessing and inspiration to me. She challenges me on a daily basis to be a better person and mom!
From the kitchen… is a pile of dirty dishes and bottles. I should probably be doing those instead of writing this post!
I am wearing… pink PJ pants and a nike t-shirt.
I am creating... homemade burp cloths (when I am done I will try and post some pics!) I am really proud of my creations and I am very surprised at how they are turning out!
I am going… to try and do the laundry, dishes, and some vacuuming today. Along with changing the babies diaper multiple times, feeding the baby, and giving her a bath, go for a walk, and hopefully take a nap today! Let's see how much of that I actually accomplish.
I am reading… "Shepherding A Child's Heart" by Tedd Tripp and "He Chose the Nails" by Max Lucado
I am hoping... to reach my pre-pregnancy weight by walking everyday and watching what I am eating and limiting my portion intake.
I am hearing… the cooing and giggles of my baby girl while she dreams in her sleep. She makes me smile!
Around the house… there is an overwhelming amount of baby items taking over my living room. How can such a tiny baby require so much stuff!
One of my favorite things… is watching my baby's facial expressions and seeing how much she has grown and changed over the last 3 weeks
Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week… I would like to go to the library tomorrow, along with a Dr's appt for the baby on Friday. Saturday I have no definite plans but hopeing my brother and his family come for a visit so we can grill out on our new grill! And we will probably go to church Saturday night and the possibly the zoo on Sunday to celebrate my 1st Mother's Day!
And a picture to leave you with...
This picture makes me laugh every time I look at it! My husband told them he was going to take some candid photos and this is what my grandmother does! hahaha! I love it!
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