December 30, 2016

-3.8 pounds!

-3.8 pounds!
Hannah and Jacob worked over the Christmas weekend, so they both enjoyed the last three days off.  I am sure I’ve mentioned it before, but we don’t have a garage, just a long driveway.  So sometimes it’s a shuffle of cars at night to put them in the exact order based on our work schedules.  Monday night I asked Hannah if she wanted to move...
December 30, 2016

Leftover Beef and Bean Chili

Leftover Beef and Bean Chili
I hit the ground running at work yesterday it was so busy.  But I was lucky enough that my train actually got into the station a bit early so I had time to eat my breakfast before the craziness ensued. Another 6 smart point breakfast – 5 for the quiche, and 1 for the salad.  I decided to dice my apples up and put it...
December 29, 2016

On Track

On Track
It’s amazing how many times in a day food can distract you into making the wrong decision.  Let’s take my train station for example.  As soon as I walk down the steps headed towards my office, all I smell is deliciousness.  Dunkin Donuts, Cinnabon, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, Popeyes Chicken – just to name a few.  And even though I’ve packed my food for the day,...
December 28, 2016

Ham and Cheese Quiche – 5 Smart Points!

Ham and Cheese Quiche – 5 Smart Points!
It was so nice to have three days off in a row! Makes me appreciate the time off that much more after working seven days a week for several weeks. But the best part about this holiday is that I didn’t over commit, stress shop, or anything like that. In fact, I did all the shopping for the kadults on Christmas Eve. I already knew...
December 27, 2016

Merry Christmas!

I want to thank everyone who left a comment, texted me, messaged me on Facebook, etc. about my Anniversary yesterday.  I would be sitting at my desk and every time I saw a notification on my phone, it was like getting a hug – thank you! I am having trouble again getting my photos off my phone – every time I plug in my phone...
December 23, 2016

Happy Anniversary

Happy Anniversary
16 years ago today, I married my best friend.  I had no doubts marrying a man I only knew six months, heck, I knew after the first date that we’d be together forever.  I just didn’t know that forever meant only 14 years.  I know I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I am confident we were put together so that I could...
December 22, 2016

Pork Medallions with Cheesy Grits

Pork Medallions with Cheesy Grits
I am so happy to be eating all this Florida citrus.  The only thing better would be to eat it right off the tree in 80 degree weather!  I have to tell you though, before I started working at The Chopping Block, I think I may have massacred  every piece of grapefruit trying to get all the fruit out – that is until I learned...
December 21, 2016

Baby, It’s Cold Outside

Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Yep, that’s cold!  But I slept with the dogs last night – they each like to sleep under the covers – Rummy in between my legs and Roman on one side of my leg or the other – he likes to be near Rummy but not touching when he sleeps.  I also have a down comforter, and since I am nearly always hot, I was...
December 20, 2016

Mongolian Beef

Mongolian Beef
Guys.  Christmas is less than a week away!  How does that happen every year?  Seems like we just had Halloween and in the blink of an eye it’s Christmas, and I’ll blink again and it will be my birthday in the middle of March.  Another busy weekend is in the books.  I was up early on Saturday morning for a Christmas cookie class at The...
December 19, 2016

I’d Rather Be In Key West

I’d Rather Be In Key West
I am sure like most of you, one of the first things you do when your alarm goes off in the morning is to a: debate about whether or not to hit the snooze button and b: lay in bed for a few minutes and check all your social media apps.  I check Timehop, Instagram and Facebook for a couple minutes, and then right before...
December 16, 2016