2010

2010 was an awesome year for us!

We took a trip to Disney World:

I went back to school:

We took the girls on their first hike:

Swam at the pool – a lot:

Marley caught her first fish (on her own with a pool that she made) on a camping trip at the lake:

Enjoyed the beach:

Jason and I ran the Peachtree again:

Camped at Cherokee:

Claudia lost her first tooth:

Then she broke her arm:

Jason and I spent two nights on a houseboat (celebrating 11 years):

We got yard of the month (second time in 10 years):

Took the girls to their first NASCAR race:

Jason shot a big buck:

Had a few good drives thru the mountains:

And enjoyed spending time with family:

We made many great memories in 2010 and look forward to making more in 2011!

Happy New Year!

Get back on the train

It’s time to get back on the train! I have been eating bad since Thanksgiving – 50% healthy/50% junk and I’m over it! I am officially ready to get back on board with 90% healthy/10% junk. I would even settle for 80/20!

I started my day as usual with a Luna Bar:

I have tried eating oatmeal for breakfast, but always go back to these bars. Eventually, I would like to start eating oatmeal again and ditch the bars for good.

The girls and I had lunch at Whole Foods. I had a super foods salad and topped it with tofu and quinoa. I also had a shot of wheat grass:

 

After our shopping trip I came home and made a juice:

For dinner I had salmon, broccoli and a baked potato (this girl has to have her carbs):

For dessert I had a homemade granola bar:

Overall I think I did pretty good for my first day back on the train!

Off to take care of Jason, he’s sick.

Lots of gifts!

We had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed spending time with family, eating, and of course (the girl’s favorite) opening gifts!

Marley’s:

Claudia:

Mommy got some gifts too:

(That is a jar of local honey)

Poor daddy, he got gifts too, but we forgot to take a picture!

Merry Christmas!

Santa

We went to Bass Pro Shop to visit Santa.

Marley asked for a DSI and a Bike:

 

Claudia asked for a DSI and a Bike and a Hannah Montana Doll:

Decorating for Christmas

I am not a big decorator, I guess it’s because I am just not that good at it – plus, less is more – right? Or is it, less is less expensive?

Anyway, here is my Christmas decor, compliments of bad pictures (sorry):

I let the girls decorate the tree again this year. They really enjoy putting all the ornaments on and I enjoy watching!

The runner on my coffee table was my grandmothers, I guess you could say it is vintage.

This is my favorite, I had the girls make it a few years ago:

Entry table. I made the coffee filter tree this year, it turned out ok.

And for the first time, we have mistletoe!

Yes, that is it – all my Christmas decorations. I know it is not a lot, but we have been lighting candles, building fires, playing Christmas music, and kissing under the mistletoe – who could ask for anything more!

How I got rid of a cold in 4 days!

When I got a cold last week, I knew I had to act fast.

I did two things:

1. Olive Leaf Extract – one a day

Olive leaf is commonly used to fight colds and flu, and other viral infections.

2. Ginger Tea (straight ginger and hot water) 2-3 times a day

Ginger has a high content of antioxidants. It acts as a natural antihistamine and a mild decongestant, it can also soothe a sore throat.

Yummy - All better now!