Well, I have been so sad, heartbroken and just sick about the shooting in Las Vegas a couple of days ago. 🙁 I just keep watching the news or reading stories on the internet about these people who’s lives are now forever changed. My heart hurts for them. I will never understand what drives people to do these types of things??? The only thing I can think of is that people who do these things are absolute psychopaths and that is why I will never understand it! I will say that although I’ve been so heartsick about this terrible tragedy and Continue Reading…
My Challenge is Over + A Fresh Homemade Salsa Recipe
Well hey folks! I’m so happy to say that my Oxygen Challenge ended last Friday! Woot!! I’m so glad I did it! It was great, I learned so much and I’m happy with my results! I plan on doing a separate post all about it, but for now I’ll just share some of my final results. I got my body fat analysis done at Complete Nutrition at the start of this challenge and then again at the end. It’s really a great thing to do and is so informative! I was happy to see that I’d lost 8 1/2 pounds! Continue Reading…
The Home Stretch + Low Carb Protein Pancakes
Well guys, I’m finally nearing the end of my Oxygen Magazine Challenge! Woot! This past Monday (September 4th) was the 12 week mark! However, the challenge “officially” ends this Saturday, the 9th. HOWEVER, they are allowing us to submit our “after” pictures up until next Friday, the 15th! Soooooo, just when I think my challenge is ending….it just keeps going on and on! That’s just fine though….when I’ve got a good thing going, I guess it’s good to do it as long as I can! I must say I’m weary though. It’s been such a great challenge, but I think Continue Reading…
Back to School, The Eclipse + Some Things I’m Loving
Once upon a time…I was a legit blogger! Gah! I’ve been strugglin’ folks. 🙁 However, school started this week and it’s been such a good thing for all of us! I love my kids, but MAN, I feel like I can actually think again. I can actually get stuff done. I can actually clean the house and have it stay clean for longer than 5 minutes! I can actually sit for a minute and enjoy a little bit of quiet. It’s really been great. Organization, structure and a set schedule is a positive thing for us all. I have high Continue Reading…
Summer Fun and Deep Thoughts About Weight Loss
Well hey guys! I’m just gonna say that Summer + Blogging does not mix well for me! Man. It’s just about impossible for me to find two quiet seconds to sit down and type these days. We have had a great, but very, very busy summer! I’ve been absolutely loving summer, but I’m starting to feel ever so ready for school to start. It’s interesting how the kids start complaining and fighting a bit more the last few weeks of summer. They also seem to be “bored” more often. I’ve been telling them that those are all telltale signs that they Continue Reading…
A Family Reunion, Still Going Strong + Some Progress Pictures!
Well, life is ever so slowly starting to calm down just a bit. Hallelujah! We’ve had a fun summer, but man, this past month has been busy! Last weekend, we went up to Oregon for a family reunion with Kev’s family. We had a lot of fun and it was so nice to see everyone. There were about 65 people there, so we spent the days hanging out at a nearby farm. The kids absolutely loved it! They had fun riding on the farm trains, playing on the swings, bounce house, slip and slide and just running around everywhere. There Continue Reading…