tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78138110009071840982024-02-02T16:37:40.134-05:00Itzy's KitchenEricahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.comBlogger1167125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-46120851021161821512014-06-27T06:00:00.000-04:002014-06-27T06:31:41.044-04:00Five on Friday (VI)<p align="right"> </p> <p align="left">Wahoooo Friday!! Any fun plans? Today, I’m doing coffee with Kay and my MIL/FIL, teaching & Kay has her last swim lesson! Tomorrow, teaching step and lots of family time. Sunday, brunch, teaching pump and a BBQ! This is my sixth Five on Friday post and includes five (ish) things I’m loving right now:</p> <p align="left">1. Finding fun recipes to try! I plan on making <a href="http://healthycoconutblog.com/2014/06/25/recipe-quinoa-vegetable-muffins/">these quinoa vegetable muffins</a>, <a href="http://paleomg.com/soft-chewy-double-chocolate-cookies/">these cookies</a>, and I just recently made <a href="http://www.runningwithspoons.com/2014/01/07/soft-and-chewy-protein-granola-bars/">these protein granola bars</a> and they turned out awesome!!</p> <p align="left">2. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Skinnypop-Popcorn-100-Calories-Pack/dp/B005VUGUCG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1403796770&sr=8-5&keywords=skinny+pop">Skinny Pop Popcorn</a>: I bought this on a whim on Amazon and I LOVE it. No artificial anything, gluten free, non-GMO, delicious! Kay and Josh love it too:</p> <p align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9PpalVCGYI2TaPNmCvB22oDjw12WckpGxShvyxctfuzGGB-Br_it0EMaQnErdlVmXoNQF7C_BfXSJ1gENKHw_nw1Ct2fAJfrkH0zbU-I4L-fpDBccSVU93-JhQxAaYepNSQ4aMiL6fgdW/s1600-h/IMG_7300%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7300" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEtTsWperrPXan60BTXsMYyhFGu51mQIlG6zw4dhHRwUi2LPpHOvp6PDQVl3fbW7uMbMlhbXkoaZ3xvUaD5pGwI6sEhiWeJsHFrYjvcfEH0lR4Y9RNgCXu6nxC9ge50qOXhCEWMCyzh_s/?imgmax=800" width="282" height="413"></a> </p> <p align="left">3. <a href="http://lovegrownfoods.com/products">Love Grown Power O’s</a>. The company was nice enough to send samples of the cereal to me (since they’re not yet carried in stores nearby). They’re totally delicious. I love the Honey and Kay loves the Strawberry. The chocolate and original are also yummy:<img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Honey_Front1" src="http://lovegrownfoods.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Honey_Front1.jpg" width="240" height="381"></p> <p align="left">4. <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/martha-stewart-collection-plush-bath-towel-collection?ID=599175&CategoryID=16853#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D19%26kws%3Dmartha%20stewart%20towels%26slotId%3D13">These Martha Stewart towels</a>. We just ordered a bundle and they are so fluffy and fantastic. </p> <p align="right"><img src="http://assets.macys.com/navapp/web20/assets/script/scene7/core/images/spacer.gif"><img border="0" src="http://assets.macys.com/navapp/web20/assets/script/scene7/core/images/spacer.gif"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA4nPlZWCd8-uvlMCGcv_Q_LkX_2_xfk6zKJ-UhSXV35GLjXXHVsctldBFeCvxd1WViD0WKR0JaljjlJmE6-95tuda7_3sjZ0ZdnoatyM2wWLY_s4ve2sfmbbtx2nP0IbfBAChLvx2BhSq/s1600-h/image4.png"></p><img title="image" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="image" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDP82EIdyqEqzdrXbF5abFnmPONfeYYeUhUo5zNgtO4CyOEz-iAFfDPkxpeFjYnwXZ_TeFZLk88d6SlZ1SOgaiRugb1Sstm39c_SRDgjQSETdQbdN5Yi1PkGwg5sl7RPdC-iekKrVHmbpq/?imgmax=800" width="539" height="385"></a> <p align="center">(<a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/martha-stewart-collection-plush-bath-towel-collection?ID=599175&CategoryID=16853#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D19%26kws%3Dmartha%20stewart%20collection%20towels%26searchType%3Dac%26slotId%3D13">Source</a>) </p> <p>5. The song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmts2jxBlnQ">Classic</a>- This song was in Body Attack 2 releases ago and I loved the song from the first time I heard it. MK is Walt from Lost (which just blows my mind).</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-63735414120056456372014-06-16T11:53:00.001-04:002014-06-16T12:04:34.104-04:00Father’s Day Weekend & Recipes<p> Been a while :) What’s new with you? We had a fantastic father’s day weekend and I wanted to share pictures and a few recipes I’ve made lately. </p> <p>First off, this weekend. We did all sorts of fun stuff for Daddy’s day. Kaylin made her Dad a special card and we picked him up his favorite sandwich for lunch on Saturday:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFHL3AzrroLKf2damQ6fUm2Xx5h5QTi7G7qb0TO4jww1IUB9rbz8jsLGX45JW7lGswHZF8IRnoY3oNrrSKNy82CJ-xxePyWFC9_208TZM7YVIlF2JRzgGVYbNYl1LiZVystrOAEy7eARTR/s1600-h/IMG_7165%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7165" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iWgn52KD_CgnOsdmliUfSBtFZzMWH3WDbfgBCDSak6FgY1s4_nRJp31F4ZhYgoFvhWk2OS_f5A8olEGmNez2uxrvrCzisx9Er5KJlFBlv_s6APgxCKpB1mUR1xC84FBL3atoxgE4PIRL/?imgmax=800" width="308" height="409"></a></p> <p>Saturday night, we went to dinner at <a href="http://hanksseafoodrestaurant.com/">Hank’s</a> with Josh’s family. Kaylin and I also gave Josh his gift, which will involve a trip with his Dad to go drive some fast cars & eat a great steak dinner at Ruth’s Chris:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4WCmLxWXHmErcOZA8md_xQbT6wYl86wCJIcc0MX-iVK7YOxVlv3mm9U7hVlGx754mCoSqAhUhesSkmIDLH4tbbXy26Da8u5UTUIHNOlBM8wUEJSMJ5MeIkSa4b6giGsLrx2RVdH_YqxN/s1600-h/IMG_7170%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7170" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNPMYBOQIbm30J3WbncqFmzKWwpE7FfPYJFLMk4D-eN7VOhep3Ah5B0NX8wwDLhYEvp7CPfVn_v69sP8LOTczG4KKRy99PbCdcukoXbzwklFC6gji_SVnKqYBP1_-ggpZFRQac9SREzaVK/?imgmax=800" width="310" height="412"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnzIxcso1byszoEz7tyJmFcRRPN8DiIRJYHcT5HyJnBMxERZzAdNMp2Cxy8CYEuPq26wlWFSBJHkCZzhr2TK91UBlk5oRcJx9rTTbgIg3B9NV4aKEc_TxPkJ6t7qWiGUthdIsFXxEn8rvM/s1600-h/IMG_7193%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7193" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7193" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnfgSnpak-X_qeofQWXo7-fSgb-DRjx-9N03yJ5aXicTZTtrbB5smElf98GA-jk112CoRceXqujoo98ZpnsIe4GUTHq03XOgE55n_zpOJXg0Tws9yjlfrv76aa-RA-aKwV8GJ33wrde7Yn/?imgmax=800" width="304" height="404"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4JNnXqz0L14S35FxPliSN2kZuHULoP7Ur5T1cxDJ0H120jU97UtOYMVe5lSrjNU92_2ttsotV-W96Lx9YsI7IFt8cfXj9yyXeF1Dfr0arfa4qFOy0mTb-M1VebzlkMe1YNYX0Jvj_sPEt/s1600-h/IMG_7192%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7192" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH91WghydeQ8Td8zGZBOskRWsyo9HZGCUVEiXUMzFJ-b2qlf0CV9PH-38dxxgnB6rd0_KVRcW5nbBC_KgT5wswiDzg7izxnnU9TBTTyBj8-t7pcnWJHbwUeHpOPVETRnP3q-9eFOj-f8uP/?imgmax=800" width="307" height="408"></a> </p> <p>Sunday, we went to lunch with my parents. Dad gave his first go at pigtails: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkHoBbPCMDdVJ-CZfDx8EHvqw8R1zbp2Zx5KsLAnzHNyP-lRze755o04ptQpRPV9x75zYygeFvm-fMgt05rgPWmPjQPj-ZoU4dMXrCJrRYR53BlW9ZU4RFaRE8mhxqgG65nbd2liWkd6u/s1600-h/IMG_7213%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7213" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNERhvfwdQm8Hwd7pDRDR3AmDpFDQGV9mQOxm-tptLTN0ll474AkZ-v9zoqK5Qgn206unViG0g16_penBAnPCn4oSltDkkea33vTahzLDEuqF8kqc4AitfoT-IpfFx_t6NHh0rQXW2_XxF/?imgmax=800" width="306" height="406"></a> </p> <p>We went to <a href="http://vespapizzeria.com/">Vespa</a> on DI. This restaurant is amazing- consistently good. Kay and my Mom:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtW_9RUxpeZHoWDynD1tVFYlgExD3tiD4rraPRrHxFO49RHibec0rJ_3IPgxstpoOwa07Ny02tuVHwIxv6yeCv9zm8cE-j-jyp-8pTenLmxXAjmsF6zOY6rOHJWFG7fZgg3xtzdxf8ufwl/s1600-h/IMG_7208%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7208" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLGXj3VKSO78xa9MVW05PN_c243DEbCckKcgS72__LAoQ6rc-5LYHas38X5WNkXmrjuVLzGXpOzEAaAqeWUdxSsQ453_sQLX3B5astXqADUxtpC2tflWOhT3c9NUmySRqHIw8FdMQNf4hU/?imgmax=800" width="304" height="404"></a> </p> <p>My Dad & me:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXum2nomoKXBQTW4cK1POcIW9wadQKX33kzGW5VgodNZjAeyMquCH_C22v1k_I0NWpgZF3b_QSgrr7jVTDsmaYOvbO_7lYPAYSuKcY_ppqXz0XdEKPcDD1up-hScpH2EiSSkVSjTxOM_W9/s1600-h/IMG_7204%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7204" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwFYH4HxxbKjBIaQIl1t06qVvx3jVyEV75Ywy_gfDQvF-rfuuU0iIe_5U7tQx8HZBk8VPVdFn-IigCSlaLwqh0cAW3WJ_sTh09VSUE6qB2O22mcQP6iSOinRW4OUItmXTNbpoD7tUr9iy0/?imgmax=800" width="306" height="406"></a> </p> <p>Other than eating ;), Kay and I went for a couple runs and I taught Body Step. We also did tons of swimming. Kaylin is in swim lessons right now and has been rocking them. Love that she is a little fish.</p> <p>In terms of homemade eats, I’ve been making a lot of salads lately. This one is spinach, arugula, hard boiled egg whites, craisins, roasted chickpeas, squash, and green beans topped with crab cake:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkZQx_0iHgezmuH5mZ71UHb2rBGO8E0Bv5juxlyu5iFw2wmgnosVmrXP4VVOpUug_t4KLvo_coS9ljTEn15SLRG9JSxWXz7S3258sGr9bPe7Wn5mCiIj_W1b6E672IssmAghqdBDt-9M1l/s1600-h/IMG_7134%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7134" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIt73XZBEtUvVr_EN1rLxZZx7SNM20WaPBnAZhTgTEtDtIWpYSn6fxPzQY1Ea1TTvJxe66FpfezNXfw1lPz1TtU8NKMrZEtiaxcuJ0iaK_cdnowUwxh5Na0Vrwx813sGIdVLFNE9IRBEpa/?imgmax=800" width="330" height="439"></a> </p> <p>I also made my favorite <a href="http://www.itzyskitchen.com/2012/03/shrimp-fried-rice-with-sesame-oil.html">fried rice with shrimp</a>:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQjynW1v_WSbUcdqhZtP1Y9sU7auALwPo4a1_z4LjZ9ICeCjkydVV9WzZxSMtRzVNePVub2zbGtKXJwiI-IeqqQcn4s1Ozw9JLSXeYSiTCMz9HqbZ5B9uonRoG6e-j6_0kPkikmvIeuEyq/s1600-h/IMG_7161%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_7161" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_7161" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEmnLkxCc0HU5BpiM-ywYbVWXduMAkVL-liZI-uOLXAHM1AlhLBHCbMnLrz355QJQ_6jJRJTFPMELvQ8eABgtgUV62Z72vSPPKgF0-Xljm5RXOMQDhUYrkrXC0uqNUuUx1tNRyw3mDq4DR/?imgmax=800" width="326" height="433"></a> </p> <p>Tonight, we’re having my <a href="http://www.itzyskitchen.com/2008/08/fast-sloppy-lentils.html">sloppy janes</a>. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>What’s new with you? </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-86393453102284601972014-05-16T12:59:00.001-04:002014-05-16T13:01:41.689-04:00Vacation in Atlantic Beach, FL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How are you? We had a fantastic week. Based on a recommendation from <a href="http://fitnessista.com/">Gina</a>, Josh and I went on a vacation to Atlantic Beach, Florida. Our parents were nice enough to watch Kaylin for us, so we could enjoy a true adult getaway. I had MAJOR anxiety about leaving Kaylin, but I knew she was in good hands. </div>
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We drove down on Monday and returned on Thursday. We stayed at the<a href="https://www.oneoceanresort.com/"> One Ocean</a> resort. The resort was perfect for us. We could walk to dinner, the store, and the gym (we worked out at an <a href="http://lafitness.com/Pages/Default.aspx">LA Fitness</a>). They also had a great pool area and access to the beach. One of the coolest features of the resort were the free drinks and snacks in the rooms!!</div>
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Here are a few pictures from our trip. Delicious spicy shrimp from <a href="http://thenorthbeachfishcamp.com/">North Beach Fish Camp</a>:</div>
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<a href="http://poestavern.com/atlantic-beach/">Poe's</a>! Although we didn't eat here, we had to get a picture. There are only 2 Poe's, one near where we live in Charleston, and this one in Atlantic Beach:<br />
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The delicious Brussels sprouts at<a href="http://www.ocean60.com/"> Ocean 60</a>:<br />
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J's grouper from North Beach Fish Camp:<br />
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Last night of our vacation:<br />
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Do you have any vacations planned? Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-89270092961758330162014-05-04T18:50:00.001-04:002014-05-04T18:50:23.531-04:00Weekends Lately (Salad Recipe)We've had some amazing weekends lately. Lots of swimming, running, playing, and eating. <br />
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We've been having a weekly BBQ at Josh's parents house. I've been in charge of the salad and have tried to make an interesting blend each time. This week I used romaine, cauliflower, walnuts, dried cranberries, avocado, and roasted chickpeas (drain/rinse/dry chickpeas, in a large bowl mix chickpeas with a little olive oil, garlic salt & chili powder, roast at 400 degrees for 30 minutes):<br />
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Tell me about your weekend!Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-14026794508012789182014-04-21T09:05:00.001-04:002014-04-21T09:09:23.317-04:00Gluten Free Strawberry Chocolate Chip Muffins Monday, Monday- make it a good one! How was your weekend? Ours was just perfect. We spent lots of time together as a family, I got in a couple great runs and taught Step. Sunday morning, peanut woke up to a great basket of goodies from the Easter bunny:<br />
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We all contributed to brunch and had a delicious and beautiful spread:<br />
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I brought egg muffins:<br />
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And gluten free mini strawberry chocolate chip muffins:<br />
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I did a little recipe research and came up with the following:<br />
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Ingredients
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<li>1 cup almond meal</li>
<li>1 cup oat flour (ground up oats)</li>
<li>1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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<li>1/8 teaspoon salt
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<li>3 eggs
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<li>1/4 cup maple syrup
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<li>1 tablespoon butter-melted
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<li>1 tablespoon vegetable oil<img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/proxy/AVvXsEjvYck30Fw1n53EOMqVd2oxK40o1o3lWsIWHVKedDzJjShS0tp5x11VKNw-R4YZW4V3aiKh3DYwaSS4Nae_Jkf7-WAGDvAwgyNkSFqkLGM6-_5mKMD2afjgZ-TVOdRa7XlC3FSjLoBL9s8PKipALzq1rB4xkJY_vYgD_1I-vr_PObx1YA=s0-d-e1-ft&l=as2&o=1&a=B007UWNBYS" width="1" />
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<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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<li>1 cup chopped fresh strawberries</li>
<li>Desired quantity mini chocolate chips</li>
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Instructions
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<li>Preheat oven to 325 degrees-spray mini muffin tin with non-stick spray
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<li>Combine dry ingredients in one bowl, wet in another. Stir wet ingredients
into dry ingredients and gently fold in strawberries and chocolate chips</li>
<li>Place batter into muffin tin and bake for ~12-14 minutes</li>
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<br />Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-17070843696810978142014-04-18T06:24:00.001-04:002014-04-18T06:24:40.137-04:00Five (V)<p>Happy Friday (and Easter weekend)! Hope you all have fun things planned. This is my fifth Five on Friday post and includes five (ish) things I’m loving right now:</p> <p>1. Two recipes I really want to make:</p> <p><a href="http://www.anediblemosaic.com/?p=16787&utm_source=feedly&utm_reader=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=falafel-spiced-roasted-chickpeas">Edible Mosaic’s Falafel-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas</a>. Yes, please!</p> <p><img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" alt="Falafel-Spiced Roasted Chickpeas" src="http://www.anediblemosaic.com/wp-content/uploads//2014/04/Falafel-Spiced-Roasted-Chickpeas.jpg" width="324" height="489"></p> <p><a href="http://www.saywhatyouneedtosayblog.com/2014/04/14/hershey-pantry-baked-oatmeal-recipe/">Hershey Pantry Baked Oatmeal</a>. After hearing Lauren talk about how delicious their baked oatmeal is…I need to try it!!</p> <p>2. <a href="http://www.okcfox.com/story/25244962/job-applicants-for-worlds-toughest-job-get-a-big-shock">World’s toughest job</a>. My BIL’s girlfriend shared this with me and then I saw it on GMA. Such an awesome video:</p> <p align="center"><iframe height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/HB3xM93rXbY" frameborder="0" width="560" allowfullscreen></iframe></p> <p>3. Easter brunch! What are you making? I’m in charge of <a href="http://www.skinnytaste.com/2009/03/broccoli-and-cheese-mini-egg-omelets-2.html">baked egg cups</a> and muffins. I can’t decide between a couple of different muffin recipes…</p> <p>4. Race photographs. I’m clearly very focused on stopping my run keeper hahaha:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjETRslikNeg39tMOGFoW1ZP0qa9ah7Ca2En2H_WHcoIZCHexpEmaCo7fPh4CwsBTIGgSclrklwzQscRmH9Hmdj-b_hZQ6k_JikfQC4d2jpCXhG-XUKaJog8ZqQOhFQ30rajOI1YXT3mB4n/s1600-h/photo%2525201%25255B4%25255D.png"><img title="photo 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="photo 1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoJS6viXZNQe8ZQHmmBONx_eYFmzvdh56WFbaRGLgwPDhy2Udpo1rurBRiR7RUzcjZbonHO9CN3SUA1K1ukA2grMo41mOOofzINHtxORGly_xaum9P1NOzL9F8ILY07wXdnHk3glh31kJO/?imgmax=800" width="298" height="476"></a> 5. The kiddos. Love these two:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-TbkdvbMXi63wg5TxDRUV1qytugqnv01zrCUCW_d-W-WXIAK079XrJgDXbpE08XzthE8WJpRa5I8Y01yUSvlJLqGQqXnHVeh1A10kmWXW_6VApSUkj9d55OBkg8YWJ9RZbI8jFQZVoN_/s1600-h/IMG_6598%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6598" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqkCFjyySc3RQX-UU0burqR4jmDfakMXh0wV4LKu0zs2ov7-fBQOlzKhKBRKu8A1TUf8otXTYA1GyKHDCrEMdrp9gWvNuaFEzLe0DRreHKDI_xX7QP5EFu_zBgB8czLk-t6M1Zn9f71Smk/?imgmax=800" width="310" height="412"></a></p> <p></p> <p>Tell me something you’re loving!</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-36536997342754790442014-04-13T09:17:00.001-04:002014-04-13T09:17:47.185-04:00Awesome Saturday (5th Half)<p>How are you? Long time, no blog. Things have been busy (in a good way!). This past Saturday, Josh and I took Kaylin up to Columbia, SC. On Saturday morning, I ran my fifth half marathon, the <a href="http://palmettohalfmarathon.com">Palmetto Half Marathon</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CK_n7WA3qkmXs3e9kNB6xzeyMkxMeITQSZuAP7z9qyiqiWSCgH1mIpXPfsFyFP8jP19agCAOCQGtsMTF2jomsJyuKMpJthaIaLatNofu8Xp5cZVhSBVQa9m5KIr4sa9s7GcIo3hyphenhyphenr2B0/s1600-h/IMG_6559%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6559" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6559" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgubxd2U9XaTaazjf0YcNVdQwZ5aXtw4itmST75A7h7Xuj68S3ZyvPeycD8eO07Q2Bx_L01lDBhwwQXkFIeBLDo_2p-Y39B_T2tteUAlYENxTFHrECetSbT1jBmF6EFj53y2QSnEKdg6bea/?imgmax=800" width="342" height="455"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzY_Uiuf5RXJGMwJhyphenhyphenD1M20EpNEe770rQEubhhmgvUgga2WxWiUNWi1RyNGeAz5fGaxT5h4oElQ5qbp4j9weCVEtjfLWpHGIKJhPUFKUgnHJ3pQpWoh3b750K2RC7dkUdF6ytyauxDxrFJ/s1600-h/IMG_6564%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6564" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6564" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyPW_jaSODOGsQUuYy-I9828UYKOaLhMu9pS6E3PTktA79nWrNBOfcCk8Dfsd-l4CgYQ2tItZamK8rJ7iOtcbaws1Ko8rmgJxhWlbgWSORP3QCQScE0_LxgH2G5EtRvet7Nk1LHSJkb6Q/?imgmax=800" width="344" height="457"></a></p> <p>The race started at 7 AM, so it was just starting to get light:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhRzWbvW6UhoqEztPA5xMttGLrYdU6sSyvT7kknzGe6atPrJRTwyJwJi_L0myoqnvuqi1uJMWvr-of96_MLIBqOPXdtF16E-zAASbIfULtkflAizACZpfaz0kycNJdZjutC4hZswstxDXd/s1600-h/IMG_6565%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6565" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6565" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_IYGgTaPExVs6uqeCraSiHulStU6jzPt90Kbq1WEjMbRoP35hs8iQMQtHo8UoIO2DWst6hifD6k0dSPQKN9ILn5EE8W2O_TO3z4ElNQRph-nIiWeLjxS3LbiwvA7xlZeueOmOZN12I9T7/?imgmax=800" width="333" height="387"></a> </p> <p>Living in Charleston, I’m used to very flat races. This race was full of rolling hills. I pushed through, and was thrilled to see this sign: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNUWUIDSqyByJ27tCy-09qSVGPBjxgU-4A5IjHbQAfAUlaBj5C7uUE3FG0pynNiOAmPFhNJHlqfjztxmrzaLWx75tE6fUQwaWNLnFGox9krE_2dtESu51HyM1fBHwjCyLe10upzXH1jOM2/s1600-h/IMG_6566%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6566" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6566" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoWh4ZbVVH6VfDwoMUBKgY7l1noWnbPs8vJYsUqG8ew6lxvRS3XwrAP5Gs7W7hM0sMucDRKZJSV4Euw-o3_DMtAwCg4Ec85PiYLUScar6aWt6J87JDLYkRDsEqcYZ430JK4tIYZe8Nx8sp/?imgmax=800" width="279" height="371"></a> </p> <p>I never look at how fast I’m running during a race and there were no pacers…so I didn’t know how I was doing. The hills had my head all out of whack and I was just hoping to finish under 2 hours…so I was thrilled when I saw my final official time of 1 hour 47 minutes and 14 seconds. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhi_13Dwx3VLC_xRn8HHY0pul5BvnYBRlBWEpaiSZwgWxV4ky7rQjTHavKUTUTx3fv66tBZYA3A0B013eExNeoi9A1VsghjEW2drb7oWWyhstCmuj2bTnM4uoW1ZsZWOxFvUnj6d1Te9NQ/s1600-h/IMG_6567%25255B3%25255D.png"><img title="IMG_6567" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6567" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDuRn3cdtCEis_byfz6p6_9AlhSK6Ko21_GN-EH2wUxuFI6w4ExDt52gH_63VH7krKv4cbMIBwFQIPKRS1QlJMeqJ4dggbwcqGHMKzUHKwx-oKoV1hR9zNLXGOHvWhN-2nYgJSY3uDiKOP/?imgmax=800" width="244" height="430"></a> </p> <p>Whoop!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XvJnWaKPzknRUj3nYyIFhzcYwI5_I_CTSlJD7T2lvfdcZs3yB2RCoDphnG5WXsUxgvgLQW-cnPcq3_lK2xo9RKlymU_dtjHvKSbcGxgz5R3zI5ARuAZZfWTglFP3OSZG5op2Axju8dA5/s1600-h/IMG_6569%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6569" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6569" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfIa0PRNPHdT-vjGRMKFZpokYjWTLiUdfGFCsZWQ4PbnDea57bOG2nEB4jp23r4lBLxeAg-k8CayekE2Ylu3mRfS97RSNpL6EucNvnAn_PRFCGpsbxv2me0HgtTAAeefpTar7TXoyHycm/?imgmax=800" width="356" height="473"></a> </p> <p>After a quick breakfast and shower, Josh and I took Kaylin to the <a href="http://www.riverbanks.org/">Riverbanks Zoo</a>. We had an absolute blast!! Kay loved the elephants & monkeys. If you ever go to this zoo, definitely buy your tickets online ahead of time. This saved us at least 45 minutes yesterday:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKv2gCxMwwQPtsvXPfkjnM7wYp3SBQYOZJRc3a2LBXVtKrBOUCMoJDRIXwSwd_dnu_zQnHkQIQVD61xGLQtobFXqltogZoGv2dcAXDJnE66ONMp-r-CcWDevjfxiejmm3P_Gt5feNU-dC3/s1600-h/IMG_6580%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6580" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6580" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUg0V-hz_-hYTI9siiMUd7mZCLKHoKQKFG6mn3S41rs7NeiaD2KhMu_J77xPt3QNuAGsXU0u_JEVvUbwzPlmknFrbOcjzvbttQRBrMxSKRFYU-I1CExsR9w4GZkLEVTttT9DPAF_yON-E/?imgmax=800" width="408" height="543"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwh1jgGIxhebGWpea_6u5J1T8jCO7d7V9iRKoLPQM70Lb4CWaSEakWne9vg9Pr2tfDzxJkv5II7dkLjCmJGE4YpV-6ePEXzAkYPZV3ai8htTqOEn6DU05Jn7CR4WenrshdTYp1OchOSf4w/s1600-h/IMG_6581%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6581" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6581" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_uSOckzzPSLTXJOIT9znpu-V18LMBVY_YgY0x1u5L93NdH5ADp-71CDj7_hs5GSapiJcTPXFrZJfNVN-xJ4jHVb9DxPCb8PQYzg2vsshkwRem1xki3CekaA85KDv2dVWlSoiRutlKdSO/?imgmax=800" width="413" height="549"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ4ZKK9gs-WlI13eQjxHdG9GfAKqR8RW_daHWzvzzuVuaa-aeokjzNZdLw9EFaY9BTT12iPCabapgF1aOKj_CxBUL7eWqqpA4Zbz-fvEFcT2FEjj4dXqhkw7D7DibuRK8RTwMG7niaz2aI/s1600-h/IMG_6582%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6582" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqP4HwPQ73qqzDjqkXdxLsfE03YybtGdsBdobKCG7a1X3gAm7Wnd0uT0KXJoujO33Eq0BE70-4boXfbPikQNrJpg57Cpzx1UG5lHSMoDoxWtj0_fZTwWZX4zaPx11NtUCXIL4M59Q2uOTg/?imgmax=800" width="413" height="549"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5yQx1ZSLNT5JejqfNCZQFp04si1GaOLbgNjv76sEPi9N3PU5pX1s26oWZ8XzY0qp8wF-sxOksjMFb_Td3Dp_nH54niwttS6GjVheHn3mFJeL0nD6zoiLyxTZiOp71_-cjapBH0wjfs00a/s1600-h/IMG_6583%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6583" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6583" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimmm-_SskqDV2wYaf-NFOOi_OAXDeUdzTjnONiNBfW2L7I8Rhgb7u_u8piJDdLSjSEQGAF0Ns6tffwN4rx9sI6NeAGWIsEq1GFb75WreoeGiBo-yysyhDTrG8A6TAkHkrAJuldUX2z2CG1/?imgmax=800" width="325" height="432"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>We drove home and had a lovely dinner and swim at Josh’s parents house. I didn’t take any pictures, but should have- their house is breathtaking! Today, I am planning a little recovery walk, laundry, and Easter bunny shopping. What have you been up to? </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-88767147972979083462014-03-28T06:52:00.001-04:002014-03-28T06:52:17.902-04:00Five (IV)<p>Friday again! I swear…I will post more often at some point…but, for now, another five on Friday! This is my fourth Five on Friday post and includes five things I’m loving right now:</p> <p> </p> <p>1. <a href="http://www.popchips.com/">Pop Chips</a>! I won a three month supply from <a href="http://lilveggiepatch.com/">this awesome blog</a> and we’ve been working our way through the boxes of pop chips. Josh likes the plain, Kaylin loves the sweet potato, and I can’t get enough of the sour cream & onion:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtb_ZzRzFTkpcoBACIYcr4_DkBDri4DlJVVH088Twq5DhBeBHnIbmT0S8oOz_cmrui4Uf0uxC24o2QvJpgEhD_Z2g4KAm4VtSzin0DXo7jUGSX5tlw0TexTOjZkqiCaC76H3ljx9hDR7Yu/s1600-h/IMG_6342%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6342" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6342" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjthiyfR95bEgPUFnO9kyyWXVZr8IiiDAgO4hUrsMJNa_M729qJ0ajdF80YAw0ogG1tgJ9swGg_NWBh70tcXrbtpyu_0-t7Oq705EhvWCmfno2XynlUaufXWOfOK0tBzr5FRx_kwIOciTCG/?imgmax=800" width="350" height="465"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>2. <a href="http://www.evolutionfresh.com/en-us/news/cold-pressed-juice-and-evolution-harvest-snacks">Evolution Harvest</a> Freeze-Dried Fruit. I’ve been getting these on occasion for Kay when I stop for coffee at Starbucks. They’re a great grab and go healthy snack. She loves them, especially the strawberry/blueberry. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtVYY6QYiKNT_5mkBv4R39CI1N7TCzOPbNCWprIHV8VuvCfUiZL1kZKe0xicG0gno3CSeDVQ_pgkE9t6kQEds5XRG5Nm0wcCBFauOLuG1BZXRQL0Ot-a3Bm517AQdqj-KPh0byPD9HT3L5/s1600-h/IMG_6315%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6315" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtiCIWB3jUgBRIgyOe6fCx16WtGHf59EDEsWwXmKLiZ-HqCt-oPN26RKtmpXRT2OdgVjxWw1n7gVF762wLzPuxcRcuqcbeHXw9fZOR79A9N9G0T0NL5t1rcmZKcz8UY65NdDFOp_R6xhyL/?imgmax=800" width="334" height="444"></a></p> <p>3. Brunch out. Brunch is my favorite meal to eat out. My go to spot will always <a href="http://www.charlestonscafe.com/">Charleston’s Cafe</a>. However, we tried <a href="http://www.pagesokragrill.com/">Page’s Okra Grill</a> this past weekend and really enjoyed it. Sadly, the owner passed away this week. If you’re in the Charleston/Mount Pleasant area- give Page’s a go!</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZxvfcprUwFsaWotMxOxSDziepi3jMsiAOgcAq8ydxgU7TVykU1YLeGxcRg-qxFc5aEaFEdNmDNk2iNHMekcoYLPk23Ks7iSrci-KRkkZVui0ielSPW6fMe0a0Qh0yvH3ecvJ4IEsCII0/s1600-h/IMG_6333%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6333" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGHFoCeq71AX0KLKR57foX1eE7kUybtNDhdqnFeSwdAApa1koA7OyarTQCELLJM6Yf_kL4pqMv7fyWlK7njD-yKod6OXRHHSvnvbFw0_sLnAm3WJjl-I5IZbqWoLm-gKYe5mPTrE8RfklH/?imgmax=800" width="328" height="339"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWLqHy_y_eUtFJvdqpxLHJFZ0Mi1MTYWQMx2Qo_Tuln5atISO-4b7zEbp4FRgBPZIz59Z7I2torEkfxAOvjthRIyO48yzu57nBfyBboAAZwGeO6u820uxvyiu2WZ5x_PufdbqOmZS4_eV/s1600-h/IMG_6334%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6334" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6334" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2BX1KXa5wtQm4L2KyGvYfamUwVQSVzDbucaZh9thsNpsB7u0Mz2LOajIC54vspmMCOJjAPxECyQvPloMcIyMdkm2oVHQvK1wtfcilcjD7Md-AInU9HE4usP1gKKFvkSg14x6LO4FZtEjL/?imgmax=800" width="327" height="435"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>4. <a href="http://w3.lesmills.com/southeast/en/classes/bodystep/about-bodystep/">Body Step</a>! We launched Body Pump & Step last weekend and I adore the new step release. The music is fantastic and the athletic options make the release TOUGH. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUAsGH7OqV-R7hJfT6xcFA9qOaohZVLE7gBzwrYx2zqyxvmVijQfI1HCymtY0d_PNRLcIvlIOYk_oZi4tGBR-C_41c_mpoP9_w1GsIFFoyrVKPAS9KW2sCOjHOXNi99d8UjNJs1vhf5ulj/s1600-h/IMG_6322%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6322" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9ht95nrWpwUfbwc1Yux7HEpYqJ1Uquj1nMHNsYXip98q0-yb4fEIpkD-G0-qkb75iZX7c-BK6VBkaGowT612QhMSppiuxe22tb8t7XJIajim5Mh13zbEUk75C1sflhDUBkJLzDVZ1-2Q/?imgmax=800" width="353" height="393"></a> </p> <p>5. Stroller runs with friends. Running with a stroller definitely makes me feel strong! Running with another mom with a stroller makes it even better. My friend Trish & I always call ourselves the stroller mafia haha. I have recently been running with <a href="http://chocolateandcarrots.com/">Caroline</a> too. Such a great way to catch up with friends and the kids totally keep each other entertained. </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaJ1QkgG3ynRdZREW1ClWBmxsQf21YtqlbmOO5MUnn95D9J8T63361Z_0Y6FzpORrvb0iKeWflPCwtxhfCEYK9Y2t7C5K6wfeH9cWyFUxbel7iTNflu6ZrKH43N_nb_SkXSns7eKvEaPNX/s1600-h/IMG_5930%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5930" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5930" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD-LnzoIPTQvYMK_Z82i3NgeJo8DyQBLAO2BxOby3X7ipI1eN-akXAaHGOQHI8MIYraQx-afRrf1eTvbzm2UgAfVHH0l239brlDFuQSpg8fabWjjCvT5W8EaPR0DRJ47wxPwWZ3VphhzFC/?imgmax=800" width="285" height="379"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2JNrivE5rBitzkTm6G7_OLOsGrprf7mBOEYUUxrj44smjAirlTdOfu_BheByMirzfLp__KLLEqxn-6X9gAQ6jfkBGfz3y_tE-5UoBT4w6Gdid9RbGz4nevOqhhNe4yv6o1NSV7oqWVoGg/s1600-h/IMG_6316%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6316" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEeD3hYZNoAku3iYo7KUxi0dNWYft4VJ8y8Y2UC3SWdTh2FTtw5ciYvyWQRVzYy5A2ABweaSpqmWlgoPmzYlolLWW21PA6gULHKOGUrFkPoxnKpk06ZZHlwBvsHSJDEBs712krtzuh6Tmu/?imgmax=800" width="276" height="367"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>What are you up to this weekend? We have a fun supper club event, I’m teaching Step, and have a couple runs planned. Otherwise? </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-35880439623853767332014-03-21T06:56:00.001-04:002014-03-21T06:56:15.726-04:00Five (III)<p>FRIDAY! Always exciting. We have our Body Step & Pump launches this weekend. I’m launching Step alone and am teaching half of pump, so I have choreography coming out my ears :). Other than that, its my Aunt’s birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT LORI!!) and two of our good friend’s birthdays this weekend, so we have a couple brunch dates. What are you up to?</p> <p>This is my third Five on Friday post and includes five things I’m loving right now:</p> <p>1. <a href="http://methodhome.com/shop/dish-pump/">The Method dish soap</a>. I love the pump on the top of the bottle!! I also love how it doesn’t dry out my hands. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnjDyF5IcW-LwKhrv22TAd3HD0wPn5p8lXyz1MyDtMKnEmknLDr2jdPYbylpCZ9TXYf-MeoTK_b0q-Y6yZTGHTYzqiufN7M-_UKZUCroNq4uzGowgUeztx7LMER_U3TXqpfVsT9acE2zIT/s1600-h/IMG_62803.jpg"><img title="IMG_6280" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrPSkZllOko1RJwSTek0nuzYZx4jqrGpcVAD6uki2PBxsIeJzZciNl2OS-cfY_y0EEWTaqkmEu7JdifKdjXH3QOpzwrVCdZWL008IQNptBjgY5IrZIj6fljU3nfD4FHHvqQGkMd-9425m/?imgmax=800" width="326" height="434"></a> </p> <p>2. <a href="http://www.harristeeter.com/in_our_stores/our_brands/harris_teeter_brands.aspx">Harris Teeters HT Traders</a> Breakfast Blend. I bought this on a whim because it was on sale. It is really tasty:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfpB6UhlN12ZLC6mmzyA622jwlriBDRlBuVqpGP-0Z560M2Q0rtWH_FvZ_N2yD-xUWNBgfYMMXlWkJDm1bgAM9s-Le5Tsk8zH2s1JcPqOa6cNbA6NaGGt8BeBh5YWgKNB8FlHEnGfStl4j/s1600-h/IMG_62893.jpg"><img title="IMG_6289" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; border-top-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVZikSkZOACNsMX8UPOy76hyphenhyphenW9EJKg4s8DrmNPXJaEao-xhMnFLFVDgSJoyW17vmBef_GWmCo_XgNVPEcdoriGen5bbxNDjh0huiZumtqc759JDXEBdAuaV9AtVKv30lHCQbdCo_tPXyK-/?imgmax=800" width="326" height="434"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>3. My <a href="http://www.itzyskitchen.com/2013/08/gluten-free-dairy-free-pumpkin-almond.html?zx=daf720aa12ed671c">GF/DF Almond Meal Muffins</a>. I made these again last weekend and I’m making a TON of them to give out to the participants at our Les Mills launches this weekend. </p> <p><img title="IMG_4702" style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_4702" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9xaumXHRjhB6vXpr5t1vTJnan923wdZos1w6i1MOzbvuc9Sgy-0OIuShxEDjt0V4DyYfCoRCT9dt0SGzU2f-J_tk-jEZBt8oaPR_lgyUSCR_jgeUQkFn6HF9qCPRdLZU1FaYw7uTCyUlq/?imgmax=800" width="315" height="415"></p> <p>4. This: </p> <p> <img style="float: none; margin-left: auto; display: block; margin-right: auto" src="http://s3-ec.buzzfed.com/static/2014-03/enhanced/webdr05/10/12/anigif_enhanced-buzz-20051-1394468756-4.gif" width="624" height="437"></p> <p align="center">(<a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/samimain/dogs-who-tried-their-best-but-didnt-succeed">Source</a>)</p> <p align="left">This is so Frank at the end (or middle) of a walk. Thanks for sending Jenny!!</p> <p align="left">5. Moms that are way more creative than me. <a href="http://www.fitmamarealfood.com">Heather</a> has an awesome blog and is always posting great kids crafts and delicious recipes. Plus, her kids are totally adorable. I plan to make her <a href="http://www.fitmamarealfood.com/homemade-cinnamon-play-dough/">cinnamon play dough</a> soon. </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-83353237068062331302014-03-16T21:06:00.001-04:002014-03-16T21:06:59.603-04:00Healthier Green Cupcakes<p>Happy (almost) St. Patrick’s Day!! Kaylin’s daycare class is having a party tomorrow and asked each of the parents to bring in an item. I signed up for cupcakes and decided to hunt for a healthier alternative. I found <a href="greenlitebites.com/2011/03/09/simple-green-cupcakes-st-patricks-day-surprise/">this recipe</a> and decided to give it a go. I used slightly less spinach (~3 cups vs.. 4), and the results are delicious! We all (Josh, Kaylin & I) give this recipe 2 thumbs up:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsmNasLlaHFh58S3QER2uef9DtG6_xlJaOHOdQWwX6BvC4uhNnK3bxaLM_NNJSp3wNPiT3HjDglbh_NAW910GaESMGJ3dG6cS9Y94Pdg1ttOEUUKKWhkrI9X-r8KYrvEQeGGYFpKYxBgU7/s1600-h/IMG_6282%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6282" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZOYPgNGflcWztfcoKEDLygKvj-SY-DtxIkSTwAApRD8asVGzVXNCYdsqaSZJ_hRnybEvvYML08eA9RLFUcYnOLX4jFt08azZPqK5Efs6bOcqHii6Ft1AAJXEPR0nCSRlmu0h7JCY2BQlA/?imgmax=800" width="419" height="315"></a> </p> <p><em>Ingredients:</em></p> <ul> <li>1 cup of unsweetened applesauce (244g) <li>3 cups of spinach <li>1 box of store bought White Cake mix (<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0025VQH4K?ie=UTF8&tag=roswewapas-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0025VQH4K">I used Duncan Hines Moist Deluxe Classic White Cake Mix</a><img border="0" alt="" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=roswewapas-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B0025VQH4K" width="1" height="1"> but you could also use a more natural cake mix) <li>Sprinkles (optional) </li></ul> <p><em>Directions:</em></p> <p>Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray.</p> <p>Puree the applesauce and spinach in either a magic bullet or food processor (make sure all of the spinach is completely ground up).</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSYDIJfToD8LJC-2_ehUa0KURu9HhRCR1KlhEp4nx9awqTFhZwSbfVRbg8Dw02hZjTTiCypEQtSokMDKtMXOhvOlyucaSScHBV5vCNEEuG-auDb4trI8OCrzqOt4SUk-1FOAcED-lC4TjJ/s1600-h/IMG_6283%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6283" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggxci2h_P-bfKZ-ZvYgpO-ijSqIDFFFG31ESUcQd2YU7YwWA1gc-QsrORNo_aaBXJZiAYJJwl-vngMQvufjUrWQtYP_oL2raBruhnQf3lf1OFkkB0o7mmqrtKKPCQ1DHlWqb1uzMGX7xmh/?imgmax=800" width="514" height="386"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Mix the spinach and applesauce mixture into the boxed cake mix using a hand or stand mixer. Fill the prepared muffin tin with the batter. Top with sprinkles (Kaylin did this part). Bake for ~15 minutes.</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDqFw9p-1tLNJcAaoYD1TWLTABOPXc7rxmmc-t_RZW8e1tgkg7kNL_16S27uLWKromv2DAoMDDIhE7EsjW1D5Fr6DG5S41XTulmUU9T669Tu4pDcTegVQbmyUrD_gtxioMyki2joE-6ujy/s1600-h/IMG_6285%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6285" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6285" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_R1xfWzhCzuphb7oQoEpdFl8so2FAdchme4nA9E3Kz6uKcUK_pUEKTkt0YadFgkiGVCU9VDCgXKKGLjaCVgUwQjRio2uN1JvkbzGT_-c443P60LVqVpZF-QcLss-q9yl_PoXGbA8DzjF/?imgmax=800" width="391" height="520"></a> </p> <p></p><em></em> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Enjoy!!</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-73821116464939748562014-03-14T02:16:00.001-04:002014-03-14T02:16:33.085-04:00Five (Part II)<p>Hello! Happy Friday! I’m very excited for the weekend!! I caught a cold from the peanut this week and feel like I’ve been dragging all week long. Any weekend plans? I’m hoping to do a long run today, teaching step tomorrow, and we have a play date planned for Sunday. Also hoping to spend lots of family time together this weekend.</p> <p>This is my second Five on Friday post and includes five things I’m loving right now:</p> <p>1. This delicious looking <a href="http://www.tasteloveandnourish.com/2013/03/14/cherry-almond-soda-bread-vegan/">cherry almond soda bread</a>. I’m making this next week for St. Patrick’s Day (<a href="http://www.anediblemosaic.com/">this lovely lady</a> pointed out this recipe in one of her recent posts). </p> <p>2. <a href="http://w3.lesmills.com/southeast/en/classes/bodyattack/about-bodyattack/">Body Attack</a>! I launched the new release at the gym this week and its amazing. Track 4 leaves me almost breathless. Love. Lisa Osborne (the Program Director) always delivers.</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjJb6AcPFobB5vHQy7ZLuJB8JmxWHx0_HDLK300K0L-gx194JKQLWTeptorFIv5xwjbApsdHxa-GH7EuY_02_QLJPH38OSNdQzCuUBtgQzxq9TbUezV6gzgYm7qb0fD_jdhlYbD9v_azjM/s1600-h/IMG_6241%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6241" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLZ-agV462fkX2UgwxAZP5pvjPvmvQ3J30ww6dDoc3tb4ahLesuGVORiJcbXkc1g87OASUlFKSh372jjodkWXtUpbidUtNlYOAGGdts_uvBGjbD74bKKjFXHumEhRdWiraSft-I0PaE76/?imgmax=800" width="432" height="432"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>3. The car wash. Pre-peanut, I used to wash my car pretty regularly. Now, I take it to <a href="http://www.liquidhighwaycarwash.com/">Liquid Highway</a>. You don’t truly appreciate a clean car until you have a toddler ;)</p> <p>4. <a href="http://www.annies.com/products/frozen-entrees/">Annie’s Butternut Squash Macaroni and Cheese</a>. I don’t buy a lot of boxed meals, but I recently received a coupon through Influenster to try out one of Annie’s new frozen meals. Josh, Kaylin & I all loved this! The meal is made with organic pasta and butternut squash. You can make it either in the microwave or oven (I used the oven option):</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaTBzDrF_0_AGXEr9mtiAF2uDga0IamIIlXSMU98VH6LNRhHJqRxyLo7qivoDmdMyFkG8LvwaRj2K6xRzo6n3w0xKRbV378SkwWnOj67hbIHhbnl55vRPeEgfbp_xmKUnTGPUL8hDFP-Wr/s1600-h/IMG_6245%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6245" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivKvAaRZK11DzLLik1J6A9z_9QEAR98ghJP7QEcrd_gpAfAWdlTvGAsjCz2vcHpJew8XnJDQNDQQhDfBU_41CP1zF7ovHBNg1nWGVuIcSsQ8EU6HHZlcW-hgtoUuLGXfYHdMJDJMC3VsEM/?imgmax=800" width="440" height="331"></a> </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtSqKuP8VKaN0NmN3OosJpzo4T8rb7bdupeZYRPKo7GN1n9-GhJxWH4cBv9evo10Xc3rS2QaDO7cLP_XnDBOLVcN03wnSvFJtUWubqygZ97Dw44tI6agWh3SWvHp0RD2Iaaljj9-d2ckC/s1600-h/IMG_6246%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6246" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguaIZrCVZtdaXV2O12bXzrShpYpMaZe7JjED8AF9SUM_1q7de3zgUZC3UsaiCWCoodoXA1RhCArDaHYnJUgKGMEr7fvJrI8hRoedRFCKBYtkrxX3Rm2qW2KqIGuR34DoZKopuZE_JlTekd/?imgmax=800" width="326" height="434"></a></p> <p>5. <a href="http://www.balega.com/">Balega</a> running socks. OBSESSED. I used to wear any old pair of socks when I ran. Since changing to these socks, my feet feel so much better:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWnEk26H0_VfL8Lq-BAWguqi8BgALzEKzDiE3IWPWW2VrcwEjJmPyrdtMOlF2Wx0vQJZumL_g-Tv2Q6ecre6-11Yzc0cRak11R7FllkxBCf8xkO3Gm2sg-kBEadWzQIp69Y0HQrCgkWRqW/s1600-h/IMG_6249%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6249" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSep991XBr1fhrKKOaWZNt06dcBmasWHX_pwQFjbMlM5RYab9tJcRnX5pwQ0BqTCUlSEzMChiqXju3nJ7YVQZHZUjBRUWgGLsYEJ0scR9uVmiQaawr_-g2MFBpwGLpOiW1GGrP3qFislt5/?imgmax=800" width="326" height="434"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Enjoy the day!!</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-3667197517935164562014-03-03T14:18:00.001-05:002014-03-03T14:20:36.343-05:00Strawberry Mini Muffins<p>How was your weekend? Mine was great- lots of time with this peanut:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsr6lGSa3F3kllA0-pWhIRk5YuXb24-FmF8pdkE5WNzizW6K1ZUQhyho_vsrUP2fnTT-QSN7Bssdt9B8m3YjzEmyIhcZu8r4lMjpoRKmkK7YeowM6nJDFE9SNNC-nMPfZDePrdPzSxOmkg/s1600-h/IMG_6173%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6173" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx6aqroqDzJE_k93wf8YJLl2Y404yELXkMNE1EeCaxhiGtkcFCNVSM-4eew6rThSTKC6JbZ3k2AKwbxBE8fv6BTLyvKXCoEBusKgTuXVYIwnqnJGSzcLLM9XimK6yJqUQ63umzJB9THh_W/?imgmax=800" width="290" height="385"></a></p> <p>Such a great running partner! We also had a good amount of family time, including brunch at Josh’s parent’s house. Josh’s Dad makes the best coffee:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPMyZ77fnuEgv0IYfGLREepqH6B0K2c2tPWRNOab0qlyHH9OGbtORcdzLXb3_rwNtt8Cnah9OcwSSkwnnqdJgRub75m2FNIYxVD4orY5tSfUU0bjtRdDjk3acC8iB0TG672cv3p3teG7_7/s1600-h/IMG_6174%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6174" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi34la9ktbDlSR0F_ssWdfvhXxwHiiN8x2u47i22xv2SrrTuMV3hFw9RShDeAsYe8H6DM4F2nkKPH7mumC9bDY1uM0NSuFo6AJuB5lDFw-XDZNoFwWOaiOvFpQ1pSbWiEan4djv2DE3zI46/?imgmax=800" width="294" height="391"></a></p> <p>We also went out for Mexican food. Looks like the peanut likes chips, guacamole & salsa as much as I do (note: she didn’t actually take a full on bite of the guacamole haha):</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW3j_AxFGBtLNpXzTCMNczta6VWKYaWMUxbP9rxe-x6Wk6m3T9t4oEVG3gnoX3Q4JsZocomdKWxcdPGqcURM1-lS_VfjpS614t0S3V4YdglPFoRiyDCMhzPvuwNTHPhHKdguTGda40EN9r/s1600-h/IMG_6177%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6177" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBCs0WpMHXaZ5O1fVx9dmRfJsIdaZilzravZmALrFfYcy6Fbv9paRdfcMHSbb0P9n3n0BApKZ-LLzTFdU49h6BWEY79X6GWq5bPuMwwV0c8ftWPiuVB6wn5eNbqGMLB0xpZvCefvamh_Xl/?imgmax=800" width="318" height="422"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLL4ozdsfrdIybnO8kXemkREXN4EQOqQgiZlwlir6Z0hYhnGdd4_E77ZlqVHzYMvVVkmu2aRA67Ogm9SYGvPr4T8pawQPqMr-GbtEXD802fQze3XMdJU8ym5myF3eXrMpYendnPr67JkmW/s1600-h/IMG_6176%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6176" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGIB-uvqtGi7JzNpiholp6nzD0CeywzklVh2WVIj_BVudNwKks8yK_7JRVRp-wQUbqTKPiIXkj_jAcG4NSZWnST0y6yFz_ZZRf-2H3-rLP0Z0IsctS2tMTj-fCfMxQY3t1_3q27RRgnhA8/?imgmax=800" width="307" height="408"></a></p> <p>For brunch at Josh’s parents, I brought strawberry muffins. They are refined sugar and dairy free. I used <a href="http://weelicious.com/2010/05/17/strawberry-muffins/">this awesome weelicious recipe</a> with a couple tiny changes:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCsdzWWWRQvVJagfESABNWWAvjbVRuvM0ol2zd2mMEm1TH_1O3X488plo-cA3wNM57NRRrcjg91_1mff2crBqZFrXPOdMaVg9gVuo9EuFIMTeA6-Ygkn9axbeOLl-cim5bJl09mqhiTRHP/s1600-h/IMG_6164%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6164" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6164" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXSwbwhuTg8aAIS8PPd7_O74XRPB59lXk8VuOWAXb4qo97l1RGo8Gs2dTxdm_q_Mfe0pLlCjtxAIe3k9cXqkhWvHs2JZ_E_8kj08TB5sR8Hh4q1AnMpNM6od9xhMIVEWLezvd-_uBylKy/?imgmax=800" width="316" height="420"></a></p> <p><em>Ingredients:</em></p> <ul> <li>2 cups all purpose flour <li>3 teaspoons baking powder <li>1/2 teaspoon salt <li>1 large egg <li>3/4 cup almond milk <li>1/4 cup vegetable or canola oil <li>1/2 cup honey or agave nectar (I used agave) <li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract <li>1 1/2 cups strawberries, chopped</li></ul> <p><em>Directions:</em></p> <ul> <li>Preheat oven to 375 degrees. </li> <li>In a bowl, combine the first 3 ingredients. </li> <li>In a separate bowl, whisk egg and add milk, oil, agave, vanilla and stir. </li> <li>Using a standing mixer or hand mixer, slowly combine the dry ingredients with the wet until incorporated (try not to over mix the batter). </li> <li>Add the strawberries to the batter and slowly combine. </li> <li>Line or grease a mini muffin tin and fill 2/3 of the way with batter. </li> <li>Bake for ~15 minutes or until toothpick tester comes out clean. </li> <li>Cool and serve. </li></ul> <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikyJzPDqNQRER-uWNYDw6jxTjdFLQXy8eWpNEZ9aSXM3FytcNz7SVC7qZp_OrEFvApsiYE2pg0T0YKu9ejcEFihRuonikYbGJP7LuiusKBYpDgI9YvbBAol9NI69iHdNC4ohvMpXdsgFqn/s1600-h/IMG_6165%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6165" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6165" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin7Pdhsxsh5ajsRz3lBviZ-04vMDIP1JJ3ywxxBV33626sOzgmBk8JOPMLaWxZZ-Fvc6qiajaBJLC8jPzqCO8lM4oCyz7128RjzuLTF8O8x5Egvb62-ax9q7OOL3gmX0rhxAwWcBiWsM1u/?imgmax=800" width="326" height="434"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Have a good one!</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-67297488297790447402014-02-28T07:14:00.001-05:002014-02-28T07:14:52.349-05:00Five<p>Hello hello! How are you? Fridayyyyyy! Its been a good week. Lots of subbing at the gym, the usual work stuff, and time with peanut and Josh has made for a fantastic week. </p> <p><a href="http://www.hungrymeetshealthy.com/">Christina</a> does a Five on Friday post that I love. She points out all kinds of fun things (recipes, products, etc) that I end up purchasing/checking out. I figured I’d do something similar this week to help share the love. </p> <p>1. <a href="http://ellie.evyy.net/c/48812/58568/1664">Ellie clothes</a>… obsessed! </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUkSGrYa5dmaYS4lNX41zB8BCk8i2_1tcrDLvqNOmM7kjhV-OgLQaa73VCGj1UT2vjYIpi_3GqX8DZIwdsPSkR3YcfF6YoFRiahxfXI6uXx2dstf4Oly-d67vj5wYmgxlSDJK8AKutCORh/s1600-h/IMG_6095%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6095" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6095" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoTRuYFvp0FpcRErjtt9juO3U5ELlniOEcpJHha911H-Ru2qwg3Qr7-_QHkJ2TGT5d7HMbLiGDEgLJl-5FsZpmdXtctV5sfCGH1aCnvzSHIBXh2tsXpUZbC7A0wNJ_Zsl1j8scWeK-6lO/?imgmax=800" width="348" height="348"></a></p> <p>2. <a href="http://www.striderite.com/store/SiteController/striderite/home">Stride Rite kids shoes</a>. I think they make the best kids shoes. Pretty often they have a buy 1 get 1 half off sale. Kay picked up these two this past weekend:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvyqMsHBBLxtxEFWLVmkn8pNWZZp7m9I_sgCtjwWkcaOZ0BjDq5Vn8h7IZO7Kpz45-u6JqqaRhyphenhyphenUhCeotewI3b8lFzLXpjNPWGJE_9VFNBuRFbnubJi1qMYFKNCHVj-dZCnquDoPR0MtVb/s1600-h/IMG_6136%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6136" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4By1WQOWGG-Qdr53mlsBG012l56p5iuw_dyMmXBiczgVEaE4yFSAicHcDbEvVliHX6Xj5VV-6jkDtpkyXF96WFqgfcMRV8ausr-0derP1LyLrD72qIA5NOa4Ug646AvDGtPO8xLJVzXW/?imgmax=800" width="376" height="283"></a></p> <p>3. TJs Applesauce Crushers. Apples and other fruits blended into a squishable pack. These are awesome in the car for Kay (or me) and are very tasty. The ingredient list is great too:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBKj4-g4J3Lmi1ATqVN5M-A4owVqljjWQmxenK2AaqGRMJhTuLpTu-AaQ-sbL7V11XNklX3mTo14p92HeBa_dOg0A8eZaikHOQxl7Fj4rOdcnB0W2evGpUVIdrSZvwVMmy-XstEl8NWt7/s1600-h/IMG_6137%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6137" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjvapjaxbGG6LD325h-XKNKik8ssgH4dK0c_jeWro8MahyDVXPD_2v_adBmKoMtim6sAHmL8xQ9WJ_7hqvFZG1DWGOCHSgQ2ZI7bKDhnsbjiVavEkj4l0T4IZBzN8wOzG40a2HNmCqfAKc/?imgmax=800" width="299" height="397"></a></p> <p>4. Trader Joe’s Apple Snack Sticks. The ingredient list on these isn’t too bad and they’re delicious. Addictive! Josh, Kaylin & I have all been eating these:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3l5-9Zlf_5MlT_efglS6MUAq9j3Jctvz-0IV-hBk7zzuiYGeYNJ7Ti3WcqTBHTfPRLpyNsQAwIvScnVdLT6QQYi1rGgMQs4W6aaF7WCh5Oju2MN6mmXEAwJxw25e5Ak5sQW7uL15bsFs_/s1600-h/IMG_6138%25255B1%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6138" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6qy5q_Sg2IalCo63yzI7GZ2LuFud-5_XxOmX4N5SDmuqGTzggwArdS9yYn7HHIcd87xFk064IXI0ozKRwT7aYBfDqMqVlN0nDh6F3JMXRtfQ5zXFgfE5di5xcM_HfT3g0IXMcXnDnJwTI/?imgmax=800" width="296" height="394"></a></p> <p>5. <a href="http://tinyinklings.com/2013/05/recipe-17-gluten-free-chocolate-chip-coconut-bars/">GF Chocolate Chip Coconut Bars</a>. I’ve made this recipe twice and love the outcome! My bars took a couple extra minutes in the oven, but totally delicious!</p> <p>Tell me something you’re loving lately.</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-68896555602033214552014-02-22T21:03:00.001-05:002014-02-22T21:03:57.482-05:00Crock Pot Turkey Sloppy Joes & Almond Butter GF Brownies<p>Happy Weekend! Wahoooo. This week seemed extra long to me, how about you? Friday night, we ended up just hanging in. I made breakfast for dinner and then we crashed. </p> <p>Saturday, I taught step, took a family walk, did a few things around the house, and went to the park with Kay. Saturday night we had friends over for dinner. I made <a href="http://southernfood.about.com/od/crockpotturkeyrecipes/r/bl48c9.htm">turkey sloppy joes in the crock pot</a>:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSvN2DB8Rxhy7bWrJx0-vYapw0BHb-wcXj0pvvb58uoIje5XgO1xhqndmPRXIYZaRRMlnnaA4GaVCunAqUqFKGcYFrjPtB2YCguue8n0IgQp18_2S5Hqsno7dwPK8YFpkKLdbSm5hB6CzJ/s1600-h/IMG_6101%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6101" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4pNfBo_q20-HbFtTWyCeTaa2NKPp6thZYhHFpwLL3PPXEg1e6X1qcmK0w2vszYAURSrbx3_yt4D26sNTkZbxKv17qa2AWIYNaHx2LqTytq8IrRL8QJ9yRzmkZ2V9Ja5dWT8wVNhEbIVwn/?imgmax=800" width="332" height="441"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDZqHhganRhEYuG0km67vwO5wJQTc5HXV85bkw6mOgMSO1cG-_TFlCVSw39MZh_hd8XePTqvDVjeqVJsTNtAbq-e6PCLdvsSuI21hBTw29dSJEiUkrkzxR1q08D6OrVuXGrLI-WtbTuIuV/s1600-h/IMG_6103%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6103" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN6u_BeZ2oS48_Asz7ZzyRcb6h-a-oudJtVEMUTNHzGESXjawYq5x6L9piBx9U5BJ48JrQh42crLsUGPlFWdkifK-YMZU-8iiI6bWcz7ExzRwhnvf3VqixqqNS0OD_IIIguBjjFKUFhlXN/?imgmax=800" width="333" height="443"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qpzvU4hKMBTmK7P6YIdjWe6Fdw-azFlZGD_ysqFOmuTKbeVZZv39pMurdp0V_CT7vZCdjF4iCoZ0t-_UCLK5NJQ04oGc-jqZ4tncK1drppFtPCt9uYvAmwO4_wvQFjSeRyFGmk4FutMI/s1600-h/IMG_6105%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6105" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6105" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrLZ7e7MUyC6lWmi1IYUyaCUmIA3OB7o-ggKCQWqze97VDujtyPu3nw__xGs08d9Je5YdCmkZddFbsUvZaEzNsKxxrUMSD2wiE7PV1T6E2QcryjfGJke04ZA0NEuSk4kGBmN27baVON9gm/?imgmax=800" width="325" height="432"></a> </p> <p>and a dessert “parfait bar” with <a href="http://www.elanaspantry.com/brownies/">almond butter brownies</a>, chocolate chip cookies, strawberries, blackberries, and cool whip. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmhYFqbB6NCUVp_MNU3gwri-MtOQivyYLNysBTGj5t5RP-kXCSB1cNoe8jU5w-7r-726GAQ777qJ56DqGE0Dby0u5qBT4LJ_TgIThyO4rv3plir9XyxNyRqw3O7aPaGM3_q-D47mnjs9yz/s1600-h/IMG_6096%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6096" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6096" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitcOzanVOm8VuYNf69GJ44q8_hm-2NOlgJgTr8J8XLCXVQy61sBPihR53uJRIezvDsEjtSFrBv-ZKXOg5krBnpaxD0I3OOh0z1mqGdRlPTemUR_Vi3RMOreibmHQNxVHVJiKteh64RJC08/?imgmax=800" width="327" height="435"></a></p> <p>Our friends brought over a delicious vinegar based slaw, an Asian noodle salad, roasted potatoes, and a giant green salad. It was a delicious meal! The kiddos ran wild and we all had a blast: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IuhQI6dtNy1ey1AK46olVxQmR8XDOCpPB2oYzgjqjVXWpeFyu22woq-jevs0x5OnGqU4LGDlxvc7gXaJdsZMtKegDha1eJA7kd44YPpBYn-xzRCc3_OnyXtwiGC8uNeenCDODUL77CNZ/s1600-h/IMG_6108%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6108" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3ebnPaf9o7I-sbuoLawwsq0Dsp8FIPoP32HrL5laIFpUH-llZ2CFK89WnhjxzCBsBtKJdhKy6-wRGvho2OYFUF9VEmMZqalZlUC6zufoWZYrwjtsabGLz_i1XxRmd6UsbQBdyHW-weJ2w/?imgmax=800" width="312" height="415"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf2dLFNcQlTPAaTt6XRXZZSVohqz7y375aDWjcW0VROm_1wdHyOapdGxPk_6g40_RcAmCAw57PEUTIvOcc9C_f_LfNM6EonsNvr1kH7FK-QjJzTLL6F9VryNnl1JM4kh48xZZJmdZML1Ej/s1600-h/IMG_6111%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6111" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxYnpzm6gpLzykdxQdKCWO-D0oXyKNSVaebzjcu1bXgzuB9s071aWtucVrThhqKB1gl2kjfyTPXzKrTjYkxjjKE5szFBSbWA4NJuLAuhDaeW8_bdQ7F8C34mbH-6_maZqjMI64cCAQgu2t/?imgmax=800" width="304" height="404"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7uCZ9TacIETk38iosGo2L6R9e1SNngJgi93zqaysfn3xTwC0De2pdFB0aLVG1bSOfD7BZZ_smIdYLcKMU2CLbVtsMPOb_ZICfCz1nMydasifqBVbaeZGa1U-7uKXXcC-4WCCu2DEx83mv/s1600-h/IMG_6117%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6117" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGtk0WvgC4XRJ8MxngJLRbL7BBoaNbVbwOvDy8Si1JSv8ahYW-6nG7Y_Z_AoVkKe8mwJKdu9lomfuzZKcaol11jI4Bm5Db_8EqxMQsEMsAHBbj29DmSO2T0-vB3KzV7lnaQUSUf-ar8vcP/?imgmax=800" width="314" height="418"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPnpzeT9bgt4VwHaKeJ3vqIPTibZypBiQvOlnwIiNzwTx6KB9NKDslVmx1ReImZCxI0i4h816QjIdB1PmwEctHnKARc3Q_8DkCoe7iDr0MNcdgP1TCV3jyjdGTevT92b1VwxoYdFf5bUOl/s1600-h/IMG_6118%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6118" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6118" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMFxXryH9dtmz9AaXinxulrENf5Vu_zlBEPoCCRX08x1IJIl-l0InLPa7lRNC2ZlWzwhs2A9QekMmfyAl2iJkKVaiWG_G-25DPsuyB87nzmvknnfwKp3citXKAbDNtqaGU6cHTXyzbaX_2/?imgmax=800" width="300" height="398"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPd3DqM-7Ly1BlUx6GO5LAKns58SZc8AHKeNEp7LF-_lz-2JA7W2oM2-w7uliVKXrGBnBop4gtrAWae2A6uYTwbrH4l0kgXuu-JohCdfKrardnB2vJm76zcZnfRAfyJpKZtrt6a6jhAJL3/s1600-h/IMG_6128%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6128" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYtWkZu3BYNETVREkq2sHxEVSvpCjxUVlIkfx7b3w1ADpy5kHCkCO_yoV-JSrBjtN9j-o-lHrg_5PUIOmcvu9p_2_Dd5ifaitty86lvcnE-HoPSIMUvzQDToOUzUIt3lDAISfyJDoRDlpd/?imgmax=800" width="291" height="387"></a> </p> <p>Sunday plans include a run and choreography. What have you been up to? </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-36695538296993869112014-02-16T12:45:00.001-05:002014-02-16T12:45:34.232-05:00Asparagus Soup & Brunch<p>Hello! Hope you’re having a nice weekend. Josh was on travel last week and got home pretty late on Thursday night. Given this, we decided to hang in on Friday night. I made us a green meal, rather than a red meal, for Valentine’s day. I kicked it off with un-pictured fresh pineapple and spinach salad with dried cranberries, walnuts, avocado and olive oil:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ9ej_sfEvuCR5xKUmIWM81KtNQWO3aGnbFr7jW2TeazvVPNwFHXsQ-OPx5EvnsLdvixHRNfuGcLNv31LCaW011woYohknn6GFaHzwi1A8_ZpYBT-eyrBGfMiUbftQgLE-NJ8bAeiuMkG0/s1600-h/IMG_6042%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6042" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0GWae-RG0p7JDei_HRE4ozDyWQVcyPzspNefRy1JiSBzcsaFf4CR4EtEFHP40zHN-J0h8JfYsZDfN-OT_afKbAJB1AM0O5hECYPg_rcE4Kub3uiz3QAsZVq97tbFRVQy3H2ty9U5lWDw9/?imgmax=800" width="338" height="450"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>For the main course, I made asparagus soup. I used <a href="http://www.itzyskitchen.com/2012/01/lighter-cream-of-asparagus-soup.html?zx=cfaf0b23fc2e49eb">this recipe</a>, but subbed Greek yogurt in for the milk/butter/flour mixture.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNkQgXjdXMsaibKBywIs9yQ235Re2EIOvI816b7PWDGZ8-iJPHloJ6sQz26n9y82ScUjkPP4k9kWHrqxS7WB-KZqiZvCH8oaEDKORB3x9qyUL1kqeA36GAGiQDUFSnrfDawYVc0o1Nu9p/s1600-h/IMG_6039%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6039" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6039" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2iDLaP3P0fdOn3EPrPaVcJMG41Bm4hGDGzNNXTs2bxJ0oVkl5PhQ-3rxJdgO1GhsYd2bFsVzuF_h8EU5yDJFxkJnaoHmjV_WqlcLEzBNl5Zaco1u0f1rk4S5mZ160WH_nh7km6CwTbacD/?imgmax=800" width="315" height="419"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3dl-3WkS8Yazqawehyphenhyphene8TsDmqy_JvHugA86qhL-lkkuaTJ3UEH5oWFpKyhojTgy_m1fSlVzPDoo6Nggl87pWdryQpDSxhYVPEYPU5AOjHQVBV7XKGd5TJyQ3dRypDUSxsTmI3vAFg8E7G/s1600-h/IMG_6040%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6040" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6040" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-VqnWSPOpQ5-T1LbhVl4hWojc6wgQTsggr2MQ2v-lNurZRM00ZlQJ5MPkiegQLiMXK6c0YnRwtMEQfo83ww0XKKmkH3950rhjMQSrBHjz_TiH_r5pOE_dEAsaITZHSuatjI4VuoVzaqhw/?imgmax=800" width="316" height="420"></a></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4McSYfdFBDzCX12I1ix1raVKT7hloX1eIA_DiIl1u31HfwEShS1BjDHVImsTLvGK2hNPGu6XkHGF7u-JYXr5TmO34ThtmVi07Dvt98PYXyGe-wMNZT-8ojfHSkFXdo1-wBnLtb0dqVTeF/s1600-h/IMG_6043%25255B2%25255D.jpg"></a> </p> <p>The result was pretty delicious! Topped with cheese and more avocado:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9AWku8Y7cqg6OA1ZLmXL1UuTBJJDw8pHsnUv4rbuqnZpps9PCDrOBA2VufG9MeA4bxX7VDQGvsZuiOG4SgkUigoOR9PsfsWgQ0yFUBptlcR3zXFAOUC7Ddic4UfErQUyqmHyLVbnZuFzr/s1600-h/IMG_6043%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6043" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6043" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrlsDSmzWk9bKOflUZay65McLTVA9CuObcT_Bwz3Bxw2rJg_M2kcvua6TVd-grFoM_vuwToM2qpHndfLMstbNZC_ls_vwY7NyCJlPEvLUrT4hEZAYNF9IDX3pU7ZFlpDfYFGmDTf0U_ve9/?imgmax=800" width="310" height="412"></a></p> <p>Saturday was spent teaching, running errands, doing things around the house, and playing with the peanut. Saturday night, Kay and I went to dinner with Mimi, while Josh and his Dad were at a basketball game</p> <p>Today, we headed up to my parents for brunch. I got a grilled vegetable and egg dish that was delightful. </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0FhadSwFcdzPGTPG3kgVDRbYMu1mdki7CPjD9nV6BXPAPvdEi2Db6WYBAE1CM7cM0RG10r81jzP_BU_W_HA2elHmCvxGzDvwwhXG3DGV7yGsz6EvlvEE7wLHykursfz1dU7ri_UJoWp6w/s1600-h/IMG_6049%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6049" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6049" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1hg9fm_-TIcziC3dXKC4F2fbE4YubB6sCwOGYeMDpQaz7mSWa-RdGUXyYsiXw986AJeauz8kIXUU2UhBgPkdiV2E5IUx6GzDwMEvQZtU_LoXxjVBDTR90NJGn9yg6AC53Abe4hhma-2fD/?imgmax=800" width="302" height="402"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_FOltC-fj0UiV6UEUjBoTz0OCMih91XHwE7mOxTnw_YAjdVJ_mLlaC9hyzhUI52fahrCgRoKj7dSOzBJ4AQT0NjZmdVvYmQFvfWLlFe5idmNbbeW553PsLF4ewCbp_ufJxiCJ8EjRn478/s1600-h/IMG_6052%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6052" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6052" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAR0WZVBV21687UtUwTGwB0W7Ia_2PUY1zChTmbYO5dslKHgZOXbV9VrFiVVCMO2j3k7rqwTt4wWoVWmTPPyvi5diad4V7z0fEbMnA3y97zoAhQ3XjNcU4YAVkAZRLCizZDe3U55LAgYmc/?imgmax=800" width="329" height="437"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz-fH2N6Z0YRHju7pNNw6vcQY9Gt_UDQ-X9brMwPwaWn8-sZwqtE1SBb7LTni2RFDrVaGlqUcrp241v6KC0zL8Nj_hSl7KranEFo18cHC1Fxng14CjLvA-PNxPBdfLzChyFjB6jhdVjOfe/s1600-h/IMG_6053%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6053" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6053" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9NtMWIija4hXFPuj-mlFsbuM0Z0Ux3DKIIX-D-XpOJbuy1KIEHW8s9y6qbVQgcxE9kCohQqPs5GyDd28EGCDhLIFNWfHCLAkS4mshxg2qSsGuRZr-GAlqEP2eEtpGZ5DXF6QuSMMNe3t_/?imgmax=800" width="321" height="427"></a> </p> <p> </p> <p>And coffee (of course).</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExlhH8u-Q2w2RhaUucKl9fHr8mlMCThrP-NZCHr6ZNFRhuTL5BWQeGf5I_Gd3sUSbmu8X8xbFLdSs5ngINOLrzbv_ouwJPjGeL4ym07YGlORTP3JDttChyYi3Bqx3wLkX2wvbte0VexbW/s1600-h/IMG_6051%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6051" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6051" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuiwYSyLIVNTxJon7DxvaTFYv61L5lP6hc_owodW5MOA0oQ2LMJRMP-xfuZo2PU0BBY7AIirA5zrulJ-TvarGdYE5KD62cEPN0LFZFkX-wt-sF7HzkQvIBnCROsk-G0c5oeyx1AYWC8a1t/?imgmax=800" width="312" height="415"></a></p> <p>Kaylin always loves seeing her Ami and Pop Pop.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixpgPivwDZIGS3adX-vWvQw9d09cVXW7CLisWO-EldmYMXrM5r3LVcaST9qeihj-vZ9EdT2H4lP68HotF7qgTW7Df9zj8CNH3iHDf2HeHolQRo-Bhx9aFTz1fv71GRdw2PnCposDYQT26p/s1600-h/IMG_6055%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6055" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6055" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJPsCBbElU0YKxMgIDgx7wa62smpyxhyfM2D53uq5LMTqXJC9JIzctNHqelVbcqjnPah9Oh-uQcRcMHghlJ2rYZ5XVJMSxFWl7_0XxlNoSj-gDpJaqNPRD-nt-HhqV85ucnLxXEmYVtaaB/?imgmax=800" width="336" height="447"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrs3JjaOeDNRo1NbQatS2ZLeKWcQgJkgV0f-7mqH0gB43Z91WaH6Axui2sD8wtGeNxH9E-jf1QZxGbaYtL99T3s2bkKc9uXMZ8v8jHXDo7-RYWsCRo6TBbYIW_3BdftmQeJ1OG_8lsB2aI/s1600-h/IMG_6059%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_6059" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_6059" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTLQcp3Ab-NbxLCtb0SMwlpiBMmoVTy1gkKvu-1eAu-mU1bYbxkjojtaPT6IrLSjCtyCRdDkqyYrvtHQK9jnI2DNwGsTLMxEt6kxFzjbVK9fGnu9ZGBy1Jgrrw9sZ7xOlQG4nQ-RN04GF/?imgmax=800" width="340" height="452"></a></p> <p>Now, I’m off to run with Kay, my friend Trish and her daughter. </p> <p>What have you been up to? </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-21391618992545604272014-02-02T14:57:00.001-05:002014-02-02T14:57:32.462-05:004th Half & Super Bowl Dessert Tray<p>Hello! Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Are you watching the game? Who do you want to win? I’m sort of indifferent on the winner, but am excited to watch the game, the ads, and the half time show. </p> <p>This weekend has been a good one. We had a low key night in on Friday. Saturday morning, I headed to Folly Beach to run my fourth half marathon, the <a href="http://www.actioncarolina.com/stl.html">Save the Light Half</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9qHqreidzrs-Ntqk03kUnCxLh5QGHqjmpJ-9XIRbEiA9YcI6rjSTIM7xWJjmNxrCL0iD5dsjMeYNM30bQlfWCpDrgO_C1SoDJRNLrkkD6vbbFgLprCp7sWMiGEwsml2uVIMyMs58dhPar/s1600-h/IMG_5925%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5925" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5925" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLsIgQxyFrUsq2yo8qYhxrGTmgW-wWNmfwhuvCAe7eqSOcdlhqAcLd2jtVBZqvCVDMIkOgAzIsOkf4XmEGH3FGPkdq-WhDMjWK1bFYXAcUPW1dNBBga5TTd_gNoIOV6XlkQDgNYHqVN4EC/?imgmax=800" width="313" height="416"></a> </p> <p>I was less than thrilled when I woke up to a very rainy day. It rained pretty hard for the first six miles or so, and for the last mile of the race. The course was beautiful and took us right by the beach (this is a picture from inside at packet pickup pre-race):</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYszS1pn4uQcVVM_9pa208Nlv9tws3S1LlOWXmVCxRi3eDO_QVSHpYy4ZXp1bEZvX2kXapgIW2l35nO33dPin7AS38VgDsSSXJIv4S2AtX6GC56KghPhT28T45nVEb9QysfRaRN9NzIP2/s1600-h/IMG_5926%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5926" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5926" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6g4Ul1AcnFLfy3_d5gcrN9CSzqS8Z_3BEAXVZDLC9Y-uTVvv0QatrVROkO78Ex-dByDIt7zTc2AU1f3MWKAnDS6ER6sFQRd7KctiE0CYVoZMsX7Fih3FbCdlU-wNJJg3T5XtD2tJF2qJu/?imgmax=800" width="313" height="416"></a></p> <p>I decided to run this half sort of on a whim. A friend of mine mentioned it to me and I figured I was trained up from my marathon two weeks ago. It wasn’t a PR, but it was my second fastest half. I ran it in 1 hour 49 minutes 13 seconds and came in first in my age group!! Yayy for smaller races :). </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1nnJ6Kw5K0okxbDD-5u4YCR6e3-bA2GvB8EqMuYdxKQBErNpuC0lA-FjSZI2fZPNQc_6nOh_n203ghzF6BElu39DWkulWDye_Iib9jw2bkvjCY226hsG7SK5M3NaRr6HWXYE7HCVowY1g/s1600-h/IMG_5927%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5927" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5927" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9aHu2I1KJbrtji4wTMA9Dh4ZA2OH4VRLeO2MDnXUiux0Wn9MW_XLMEWQp3ncRySGBwuKCiAS_ISNWPW9_dLY4-Iwpfb17iXgsGBUsA5FFqqDX_Cw2moL-v7L3KB-PlnZ6ItITTYYfozVu/?imgmax=800" width="324" height="430"></a></p> <p>I came home, rested, baked, and had a play date with friends. We tried <a href="http://solmtpleasant.com/menu/">Sol</a> Saturday night for dinner. It was ok….</p> <p>Sunday morning, Kay and I went for a run with friends:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGkMnXovuDxv7B7bSQn5-ya-xIYAJzAy-iM7IMKADyjnyxCzwkAB2FmRxDDcJ5zMcrTjmM9Lzxix3CzRqBCrD0QpW-ElgDwZ2HA6j_cbQ73E48W004JwODXqvFWdlGWCgwSFIzB0Gp-601/s1600-h/IMG_5932%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5932" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5932" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheuWSK7pMBYrU9QJsVgAxPkU_1jTzgMxXlI-3n3XoXAOqIWVZCVnoVlyP2hIJHjYZiM5zLuP6he87D1R0mkFjaFQUEeiAL2eNkTdkIOIuqAqk_fO8g3BEnsgFBti1KE9vz1l52KFv_vOmx/?imgmax=800" width="306" height="406"></a></p> <p> and prepared the rest of the super bowl desserts. I made <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/06/chewy-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies/">Jessica’s chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies</a>, <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/claire-robinson/flourless-peanut-butter-cookies-recipe.html">peanut butter cookies with chocolate chips</a>, and <a href="http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/946771/bite-size-super-bowl-desserts">chocolate covered strawberries</a> (note: I have zero artistic ability ;)):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR5mjkxmdmZ8cklICgBbdfyyAF-yQ6mbst3dnk8aOGIlRPyOiDa5EfWoyFnIQV16inH_ZNStKJyCN3V9GFovy_0wiRpSYid7CqTBfQasfmk7b1kHvkJeioN6V-o76XWF37sx-vJ0eLcTyp/s1600-h/IMG_5936%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5936" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5936" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXNNwEOv2a6_rKaCYrEFm2laU_0bkUzOHeWkXW_flVWAgNmasg0ealLBRIEyRAL8eych7AIylSpqMlvA6-vo6JBqXnf1La5-B0PtRc2Zdj-sMf_SGIUyQ5EqZTj4y8BBMyVSo4wu0DpJi0/?imgmax=800" width="336" height="447"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJmgsknJyeECWibgPN2y4YCkiFGv0FH59z5LqNdfYpshERc6CJ-bxu2nvsDPHFFuCYN7Ro0Sck15a47VVV4tM04dwF0VJGIO74PwuGXn2vb9NdszCaRfWw-nUNmOUEmNq6kVbOS2UPnUu/s1600-h/IMG_5935%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5935" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5935" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiddjoEbwaztys8OZ8BC3MyzylwAqAnHMqsh_Q6MathGhGBS6yAtmmMPK_rMyGHbygjYcmzrfdmjt2Dh6Q6eMBl74aBPjA6mPSmXXL7hVQj0i3axmRp0dCvApYwosU0FRlal_JpOElr7_3i/?imgmax=800" width="302" height="401"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Enjoy the game!! </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-88025968116871506132014-01-31T13:36:00.001-05:002014-01-31T13:36:17.591-05:00SnOMG & Happenings<p>Hello! I went a little MIA. Crazy, busy days led to no blogging. What’s been going on? For one, we got snow…well, a lot of ice. For Charleston, this is a very rare occurrence. Schools, bridges, and roads have been closed. The ice caused a good amount of damage, and I’m hoping we don’t lose the majority of our plants and trees:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxu8NzsJA2GrnbfWyv68TaRXhq6Lk4NLTMr72_ocjiK0RYX1KQ82oXU3Scr0x9pUyGYNYHwcDgFjtt5-9Nrbmd7R4NqbzccYkIZMIuFO5GCOjmazQ0HObVI1CtBVZuMSfB17LeIavY_Zaz/s1600-h/IMG_5909%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5909" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5909" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnoCZO4tqT-FFxP4BFXnO7riSEiBDnCxfXc8RR9RlC_iW8MUJsXsnBMg_Ar3AXdnDK9_fRe6fvRYAcR1j2-5WUGGGD9qtXeapP1nvHVcJDTNElzBEImuma0Hxc1pGenhK2u1CVABs5QnNA/?imgmax=800" width="390" height="519"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipp7Hgfn5P_bqtJxRZH7SNXiJSk9dsWQAF7GwNQS42BFr-2NAR4vFXDc4o69IdFve4wBgBOiUShe-J69GBKeOWY8U3PtUzW4y_Iw6gWHOoxk66DqADWRRw-i-i8RqDq1BF1gDu2kc3HwAu/s1600-h/IMG_5912%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5912" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5912" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVAUbfiTVZN5_MYY_vyrGbFh6vq4nwJjHRvK87Cwbi13UGyycP3unO_6Erk8xr8ECn7VsFxIxsIfvY07BGh4AZgwSZiy__qzk0QC0upXv0G1_jZ4zqAkj74ZUVOGqKMeLUfl54XMBYMQs4/?imgmax=800" width="373" height="496"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikGaVh3yA2Sh8IEGqoDLqqxOVvFGIXLHCX99_RWeM-nYBIMcwTV_lji2GHnWPtD9sbXNPF-EJA9tChbMvGqje6rTs3-tacB6NReRYhwmcxsm1noraVI7_bspEF0ir7rBhmU86EWjW6UPNL/s1600-h/IMG_5913%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5913" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5913" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk23lA30MUpL1mJ0oXuWCjCiMghEiGpuFS6BA2yA8-6RKf12MeYm1kTK4n4LguWCzCP7F9hCjDH2QgNeU_tlCsubux9ZudC_srE8Sc-T0NrHGgAS5ddnaxA6-7_JGNNoKPfWXBI9BpCd6q/?imgmax=800" width="365" height="485"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Thankfully, its warming up! Its going to be 70 this weekend- whoop whoop!</p> <p>In other news, Frank turned 8! Kaylin made sure he got a birthday balloon:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEima7GisLoUqM0MTdxwiS3X-xPJmhG4Zr0KONzrsrupz1NiNLly-l0nNzeJ2RuALE_B8JgBzHeuAfPJwPt_ff33SWClsaBU9dR3hDpq5JtCZlhPKFhPfVZ7Rt5hN-Spkz8-7IN3LoLDVUaj/s1600-h/IMG_5882%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5882" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioTxlmPsb1oE00SyE7mL_b0aQdNlMy7GiF0bIG3Q9YZwZYzzAyzewVtzbCwDx8TiLjc8wufektypunQdWcj0wx9xh3SQjkaPBTD1USTPvYMBXH9MHCsxdw5XUkB9k83NoM6R9ILPgmTnyW/?imgmax=800" width="360" height="479"></a></p> <p>He also got a new toy and a steak (a birthday tradition):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4EmZSsGzvyaVZnXjSDAx7B11nx0bc2ReaKOCLpwBGjbFvip460r1sqoCdOKW0T1itUDCsngw6RgC1Xdy1hs92bkkNBQvh1JS54JrQbIIoCaC7CJM3wl5yKlau3aT9kCl42wiSwfYCjd8u/s1600-h/IMG_5884%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5884" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5884" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO9cP-Yv-hMCwruegXxCU6AxT3auQMS8IFotGdFw0hDvjGgOIV8wCSeSROkN-WI4HpbDOzQiBExGZAW3HgqgtpzuPFc8ViW5oN1Y-xNDsDzY2mJKTge0BPL4wiZBjQfnSWkvZFqYv0ObN8/?imgmax=800" width="296" height="394"></a></p> <p>and he got extra sleep on his birthday (one of his favorite activities):</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVsB4iSCVKHI_jAhUt7Oh9jyAOT83KongxyLnFpFybOzp1FjfaWPrECNX7y8AwWLGAylHOJrhNGpJ621GC_d-9KO0rrUuqjkBA2d_qukcSS27RnDpiQ8_42V3GNl-QaKRJ74PfdscTmI4f/s1600-h/IMG_5896%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5896" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5896" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0UXxux0CHCVN6F4Pg2F6KzwFBzqMXqbHpmN_F1F9_tumPtjpOtOqwXia7ibKiiwq7S6M5Y4m4MPnDExG4lS_uqjeLmgG5-HOlXy8cLpg_vkPfPJ6YZ_FqsutZFNHt2Idh-ybPX-VN6mSV/?imgmax=800" width="318" height="422"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>What are you up to this weekend? My weekend is off to a great start. Josh got me a 26.2 magnet for my car, this makes it official:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDM5bhQfHc3fcoFioca08tQHki2iO60q9j__8iYkqJ0pltH6tOpaN-em39a02W15EAnd491oyZ3nPjasaWsIRPHwoyqwUxil0RW3SA4XOxtj3yJbUEqKGncTwFNes_RlJvv3FXAAe_KzEz/s1600-h/IMG_5917%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5917" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5917" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRmT53yCkeSazj6TcYv6dcL6uLRqzyCxAc7RUHCbMgO3JCZl6NAK04ve1h4NtDicYkfDL0xDfRVQXaX1b4i5xPLyZuMi6PTeDqr0-Ixvc1HXQC639uHqdt0iJ-pMegrhJuLWnPOpNiE8Ws/?imgmax=800" width="290" height="386"></a></p> <p>I did a quick, easy run this morning and took Body Flow. I’m trying to stretch more often:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Vh1v4283_HwepCPQuPe4HCZI0NtL8yD5vVYTBAaqLf6zraRkpFSg8DNLXs-XH77bSx4GH6JI1EtgKMjBlwehNQOpIhNVSMtGimuC4k6GNqBjqqzgrQ2kfh8WAKhr74USwQk48CreRzkt/s1600-h/IMG_5918%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5918" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5918" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_La-39T77WLlAaaP4TYfWn7qf7ofItdGuTB2MwT08pvM6cjOO-FZsCNa-sztt7BcCZ35fIosny9oG7cy-tmCQ0j6popXMEkpIEN24CCZVWhewajQYgDn9SwNJLuxTxV4Qhn1W4ZxKo33I/?imgmax=800" width="336" height="446"></a></p> <p>and Kay had a play date with her friend Ryan:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik-X_WcyVxahmy-Ldpr0VypMF73w8s1ufWT9y4KUfVTgxS1Jkc0bdWzvowAx_a7zU-Hxor4zvWQ8SFjixtzmMqxAQ6NbaZ6QSbFQ4bmwwh58wO18GUnnrL4QDq82AL5Eg4f4bgouAnJTdo/s1600-h/IMG_5920%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5920" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCIORCQrSnU9nysJDphejhE7tiskPXoBnWkKwY0Jz5dJSYs_3KWwO8POPqhthbGikNw8yBetGj6Bzs82NLoqYDXZu5OmzqiFcYs1gPrhdN0Gf9642SHOzqN_F-EH_G1HzC2YOnJmz-4En_/?imgmax=800" width="317" height="421"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>after Kay’s nap, I’m hoping to take her to the park. We’ll probably have a low key in tonight. I have a few cool things planned for this weekend, will be back with a post on them soon! </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-84030543683566103962014-01-18T15:29:00.001-05:002014-01-18T15:32:14.628-05:0026.2<p>Today, I ran my first full marathon! I’m so proud and so exhausted! My Mom also ran her third 5K (Go Mama Go)! </p> <p>Last night, we headed downtown to pickup our packets. I made an easy peasy dinner of fruit</p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizWFFus21YXIr_BpdxILuxoAmDEDTVrgvChFfrjz0EYjY41Yd1ektqoZDS07cSBPIHazgaVgoDAevUs-0Ckf1w1e_cwvFRt1LIFQZx5otjsqN36xBU5-8BQwUpTKLdaRq3h4au2C6Xpofs/s1600-h/IMG_5809%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5809" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5809" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WBXlu8JXxbEZlrRI4HpYagIJUit_UTJ-vHKXuU8cocXe19q75JAoRTnt4Vvdl2fk887Y0qTXu_PSPWCBZoZArdjUe11RH6I6-PtZf5zercgfiFz6wXpUjC2WgADdx-3x8kcn18rT48i_/?imgmax=800" width="297" height="395"></a></p> <p>Pulled BBQ chicken sandwiches:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5RVtM960P6VjuhS68TjtvgEmAIodsbg6VhPBdub9nmlqyEVQ56F59L5neKJZGY22rA_50sAlhdel8ePxuWMhyphenhyphenDWOz89Kxh3gINL3LAQC13Ni34CbepGl19_5OMLtKLTZ5oFDQtaRXYcjZ/s1600-h/IMG_5810%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5810" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpAu-bAPc1Z0nl1Jh7YKWR2evlVokUTWifMYIapeMXyDgDbYA5xmCSkgP-x0sjQccLVyQPgBUSBIsYqGfaG5hCkNflwvUTfQQeh3rT__rUYSXy4LCN9YaNREkTDpZdm4Da8vOvKQueCIP/?imgmax=800" width="344" height="458"></a></p> <p>and salad. It was a great pre-race dinner. We all headed to bed. Around 1030 PM, we were hit with the oddest storm that included lightening and the loudest thunder I’ve ever heard. Kaylin could NOT sleep. Josh was a trooper and laid with her for a long while, so I could get some form of sleep. And then it was time…</p> <p> </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj47pDrXH41fSyU1nBDd2TNw35re9xOXprgCfRjDiF4-ZTE-ONIR_H3VZNv91zVva1WYc6oPxMvJLO9EalaNoOqO5UvGETAZMWQAPjURb2vlbVYhFKPSlDb4Nv0gEEo-_Nit8Fiw1tVv3f5/s1600-h/IMG_5812%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5812" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5812" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjclvRVAacX3H7hp6KE_rOabQ3YEts05ccIoFh_5SVWdaGBLlO7txkWJJUwub_tOcuHBGLutLzQtDrQNi73k3ayd9aszNMdrdDiOXOwCOZYmWlxe8br4s0u__UWChmGoDbQexRG52hlbaCf/?imgmax=800" width="330" height="438"></a></p> <p>It was FREEZING (for Charleston), so I hung out in the bathroom until go time. The last miles were killer. I thought I was going to quit at one point. Until I saw the Mile 25 sign: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnpF3eL7fFjw1eACfkUGKRW_DtgGyB_1xMCCdGylijylxXxsCqiZdAKrJwRw3YgDwYkGhBZSQ38UIesUKbOfXerCDwg22n_zJJvIDqqrdoS4ZkTeb9WAyhUoZXKoSsrzEFc3LpJ-w1OJZQ/s1600-h/IMG_5813%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5813" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5813" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzI9vdEgxVPZCE0QzqBCtxXAg30PxUamjUJoTvsapkKispdCU9HINhjWzIvSO0QJeJAJAv814M9JQ2pKnA4o764TFdIa12i7rnKo7sLdt-DMRorzr_lDkZ9Fz0OUMo1F1t3foJwsxu3wtv/?imgmax=800" width="383" height="514"></a></p> <p>Wahoooo!</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqGdH5gAcgvdnokfIaUcOVFqhX3sCshiMeOw44hEWHopjjA3xLOHy46tRKwKrJ9KZL0ECe-x_UClKcY6G3khjx1JyLRJIN613hOMGFtm6sbxhz95xVS2XCOu5kUZeQjgHs8MW10kOWg2Gz/s1600-h/IMG_5814%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5814" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5814" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPuXjkfl7JE0dKvtoQQkoOUvIDnvNCmSN_uv5M72cTv9Ayuq19NYzHbFek00Ex-JzYghRcCsMtVzhIbRVJZlWWUjPoL-KoCEjm10lx_HLUk2i40WkyswqCnPHZBGapEamW35oK9FqqiGm9/?imgmax=800" width="333" height="443"></a></p> <p>The volunteers were amazing. I couldn’t have done it without them. Final time: 4 hours 22 minutes 45 seconds. </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRtPwz9Oqu1YCh6eKxjmReZcJNvdu3H2wioXfE5fLjU-H2TQyb-lbbdYsgzpIeBmvemMSamEPFNrmzMa7ClgMtBVEmq_Zp6-xcImwDSu8SqyhxsVDSjlP5UIWBRLal815XnZByt4kCFX2/s1600-h/IMG_5816%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5816" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5816" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPxTNvbwFy7qek3eE48S8yYtkmrCGvjljhRfgCcgqtFoRFMlUDg1aRDiWVXe5UJ1DB0OyW8R0ZTynGyddsBaa9xghYm0bSH29b7Gv8qOo-0IfI9JD6UUEUiZt8YnCDckHUc8HAPfm-HzJ/?imgmax=800" width="301" height="400"></a> </p> <p>A little rough looking post race… And now! I’m making and eating cookies :). Tonight, we’re headed out to dinner with Josh’s family. What are you up to? </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-11846233650527593222014-01-11T15:02:00.001-05:002014-01-11T15:02:15.648-05:00Restaurant Week & Launch Day<p> </p> <p>Happy Saturday! I hope you’re having a great weekend. Ours has been awesome. Friday, I enjoyed a great run and took Kay to the park. Friday night, we went to dinner with Josh’s parents at <a href="https://www.marketpavilion.com/grill225.cfm">Grill 225</a> for restaurant week. My parents stayed with Kay (thank you thank you). We tried to get a photograph before we went out, but we had a mini photo bomber:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPdTrgRjmB-KVkHo8GgYF0rDI1VzeuAeFnDMvS8NBMuazLKf_y8Kwmc50KlXLVFxreFiDymjTqPG83_dhx0vW5V8Ld4Mw1_23BO4s5IBqEh6G9n1rjhu2N8DhsUGAE059wXcGzfBFfeew/s1600-h/IMG_5737%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5737" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5737" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbjKxHvoiJM1G5f0apVDyB-z-q4cj5FCl_qyGsAsaLyAqqzJsKQ-RtPnApQLjDzc6bym1myDy9ak4v5rcezsDdMKGDFP9xmK6J3XW_tuNDEGIVMJTOq4Y5Z6lD7ErEhbwJ1nQMn4VnUnuF/?imgmax=800" width="429" height="571"></a></p> <p> Dinner was fantastic. </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXP-rf075wVKe-J71YWNTenhnajJlzijQG5UNcKW2gYSniZVnrDQBQyTn00d3-rbUvCf-WUYWijbrU6lahcFKjPPnJn9X1fmLfF0G492qn-4hCOoThbqIjxZ1n6OIA8NayXv5LzTDUNgt-/s1600-h/IMG_5740%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5740" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5740" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYwOST-CrvpJODjI7fwOTCEUUPkKyTRKhhGtoxeNnm5UkNDYyboykbpHM6sTcnwrUtpHihFArTHBQOz9ghiMWTn_S4tPlf7N-pHKtiJbYW9b4DOb28FmRnTOKe2DcyDSFXV1OQTS6et-MZ/?imgmax=800" width="335" height="445"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>The best parts? My favorite Brussels:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWl9-wMJ0AB3RxHvs14Vxw8lJsd-qiPq0UZsQW43lSqM0TBTBTJqscRpyU2Btn1nS5EcUVXuWV9akwonHXvD1coFnLhJC-3g_g3K6QuuBIHgECqUQZXEcYHwvy8h0HV63-qFrBAFmKaX_I/s1600-h/IMG_5743%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5743" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5743" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiykFjO9DlHS54g6EvdUQDN72FwKJNDk-wmi-MT6XeDVuN5tKKhqDSCuYDBO5S3wFJ987QJ6ZaDxi4QGwb0MQpip73UTAeICc5zpaCyIhKtwh4e-heRJg0p1xf0dZuir0O74Kkpe4OjvXmT/?imgmax=800" width="304" height="404"></a> </p> <p>and their banana bread pudding:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7p_XkxoEYs0l2JGIRm-DWAB7_T52v-VV92V4hveTSJqNXY9lh3rjY7jFLbWVLlJNOE9Zu4G1l6ewZGpl-r-_8tg-gXX8fqaQCX_JXLVVPM844CXzb8gmBltLS1JR6Tw_hxhzxdyvdDg3B/s1600-h/IMG_5744%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5744" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5744" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigYm_Tk6Ucw7MI2wYfmjkYfK4aYnYLGC4BcZwSEeCOhAanzNeeoZ_E1WdGhhF82UoVM2BFZZvlnqD8kRHpAZpSLamaiaoY6VlmsFW54-nueHaO32p4_Qo1oyLCG3Uv2RO0DcvR-SNAajr6/?imgmax=800" width="289" height="384"></a> </p> <p>Delicious. </p> <p>This morning, we had our Body Step & Pump launches at the gym (we launched Attack in December). Step team:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLNPDKL4tOYn1jyOD0TmMRzLGBNnLqPQxUY4PZmxYPl5RliVs23yI7tjOfiytBJG1UQRTTMQjMBX84ulb_dkdznfCmuBLQVUT96lV9Fqxo6nv8grD57da5C8vOdeIpASlPeX7GZpRTxpCt/s1600-h/IMG_5751%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5751" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5751" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6Xcyy9RrVTedz55TkAmPeKiqXcu8S-DLDTvtRQdRmn__byNkOsuJUxYTWRBQeDYlAXAha1lXiuUEXs1Ctc8d0_o15fTEmnTjuxcAAAChE82nQrIF6_8vaJ9VawnuSRYyXYbod4G14p3I/?imgmax=800" width="315" height="419"></a></p> <p>Pump team:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhec-iHFGQqVUDQ0yWKX5dAuNLUAePwdIoWRO_8qq7e6L7yPqx5tWHvPwfgY4bVmzizvrNSznb7Tkd_OHFPB54XwG6UW1Dtea5dKKtCFjiQTNEHC-MKdTcGVJVMgBJmUDl5DkMjaRcEzmuo/s1600-h/IMG_5747%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5747" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5747" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpr71eHZ6SUAITmlnGlzMguEcLbQxjMydryKD_9mgixr_JkR91Huu-euCkKDr7_mYtX5HqsEtFuTQty364lJGzVdYf705ThnDj1HpyJ1Q-yzybwy3XINr9eY-_G4eyTXsHdPu77l-owTQ4/?imgmax=800" width="409" height="308"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>It was a packed house!</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBrcYmDPd4GJCsPsPVT6A8s6H-0aAlf3CCSgnkw5tz9GbYa2i2ymnkEPcmQY5M2c7Eo7rjaHMt6Qu-1M-84sOF0qj7rXhW38I3UmyGZhIf71TYsQhQD3oqOolhItVRF3rqdh85c5UYIbwI/s1600-h/IMG_5750%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5750" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5750" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ8ykhA3z7TKWWXRakEvKCqQg__AHW-4is5lb10nQhsUxFfKEtyjYmR3tIbvaJVE4eW69jIbh259FWXC4SryLOqzNqpgJch7LC6gzybGG-zsYygkDaayrrCbzUg90NA6UjJVM-OGzvG019/?imgmax=800" width="328" height="436"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>We had a blast! </p> <p>This afternoon, I got a few things done around the house. Now, we’re off to do a little shopping. </p> <p>What have you been up to? </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-87411762897315987452014-01-07T13:39:00.001-05:002014-01-07T13:39:13.810-05:00Small Batch Pumpkin Nutella Muffins<p>Its cold today (in most spots in the US), I think its time to bake! I recently made another small batch of muffins and Kaylin LOVED them. Forget cookies, she is a muffin monster :)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpMKtwAIm16uSwb1qLkQpW0Z6C_cKqer0wPFbw_IMghJoiRMUH1o6DYmJyk1rSCScQ9S0WoeB_tUAGtKwTC_6UNITk1TiDIM1NsDViNobuNRPHBFS5tFCApf7aGicH81Ak4a7_0TJGiBKp/s1600-h/IMG_5691%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5691" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5691" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioYd48esnfEXe-YKcG9HGzUMqp-_00Mik18XSZswcDecN6ZEYw1Hh2UrbqdHNByo04daH1AZ7RQTaX3yaQipmQDQgzhPi7NCojhJczHbYPxKIe73CJEb-dPLdAHrm3sxPmaj-z_Z8TLjXN/?imgmax=800" width="325" height="432"></a></p> <p><em>Ingredients:</em> <ul> <li>1/3 pumpkin puree <li>1 tablespoon unsweetened almond milk (or regular milk) <li>1/4 c nutella <li>2 tablespoons ground flax <li>2 tablespoons granulated sugar <li>2 tablespoons brown sugar <li>1/2 c AP flour <li>1/4 tsp baking soda <li>1/2 tsp baking powder <li>1/4 tsp cinnamon</li></ul><strong></strong> <p><em>Directions:</em> <p>Pre-heat oven to 365 degrees F <p>Using a stand mixer (or in a large bowl), combine pumpkin, almond milk, nutella, flax and sugars. Add in remaining ingredients (yup, I only used one bowl). Mix until just combined. <p>Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick spray. Use a cookie scoop (or rounded tablespoon) to place dough into tin. Dough should yield approximately 10-11 mini muffins. Bake for approximately 13-14 minutes. <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwLN3oIy4DTOraigCwpaaE2GnJ7mvunqbDBYyLNVIrX3RwXTc60TQvBCvnkGJCAs2fkfIzUDTqdSz1VktjdB7ljYnwfIBUaXxhJjumMv-i4B8Y4bY1mbdTNCPKe3cLpvgzhrpwmBAGwdmt/s1600-h/IMG_5680%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5680" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5680" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbtjYhwQdbkxuQswYi-DdBjO3IxBa5LD8pVjOxHvBU1KKSKhf3_RaqKDytc_9HsKgsKmX2OZ9u_M0mV74tr2EjsHVT9IhQKAfT1KDg1Ek00sFyS7U3ql3K5SHDNIwhvDUwyHOzLMENUcMm/?imgmax=800" width="405" height="305"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnAKKTv4tvBgqH7LR9ykcP5GQicjdaw3kVEIUMxyvWtUtvU2d_JpijgtND2qNaFi04JGXzxfq9l9pM4eggwARPOtxITc8qr2hENFTEsfjcYkwg6LBiTbpn1IHmWhA0K73D6rj52opW3Bbe/s1600-h/IMG_5682%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5682" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7RyAtsK2Bp_qEa2Y9U2KMzpDnoCZgyUXLmwMQJLzjknKmUBIAobLccL2Gq6nECc3Y3tRgO3t9xFHwZG3OWZpFd6m-VO-RwS4mrcd6P0QCkS5K5GLFlFFJcj2hnUEikFVWVBHS03_sy2oE/?imgmax=800" width="327" height="435"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>What is the last thing you cooked/baked? What are you up to for the rest of the day? I’m finishing up work and then am off to teach Attack. Happy Tuesday!</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-52480257593146323212014-01-02T13:08:00.001-05:002014-01-02T13:08:33.954-05:00Football Food & Resolutions<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkO6Odi4kxvq59ydDPBGmwsxLBx-RvxYkadIAQj-RKGiSFRLAPCrqIKnww0F5RBtSyllLMBqbAkCLkuvghj0uJURkv-NJtzDX96npEugsdewB-Yc8t54BqmLHIYQvBL5v6oJFGFdYwpbth/s1600-h/IMG_5592%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5592" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5592" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwA3hCw4kytTaeNxbtLXlxectDmD6nHdVKY59sqdeyc2WbF66xCluT1eBESYY-Yc2lKETOdnKSh7cE-qD0ynw-hz-AGC5V4OZCpRvRB-bPUN_NMIWYRMjniSMIq56AOHD_-hclYP0jHQ_a/?imgmax=800" width="428" height="570"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Happy New Year!! I hope you guys all had a fantastic New Years Eve/Day! We sure did. Very low key, lots of family time, just perfect. On New Year’s day, we headed over to my Aunt/Uncle’s house to watch the USC (South Carolina) game. My Uncle made delicious chili, my Mom brought a yummy dip, and I made <a href="http://vanillakitchen.blogspot.com/2010/03/levain-bakery-cc-cookie.html">these cookies</a> (pre-bake…I never got a post bake picture):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHN24M82iP6F8fAV6GzoeufRRQ3KhJKNJ2YWKri_7P9BVWRgE4nQtwEa1JkuBRyeCt-Gnx7W8035-7QWjyJd5pUzFpQdy18XuwyenzEgn5qYyb-QS3tps5kJJTQ5v6pUGQUrYNVYPu96Em/s1600-h/IMG_5641%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5641" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5641" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBt3NAR1DLYAUVxPQEzQxNfZhMpiWveJRBT-IIGdkNG_C67Vgzuu5871cSKj92j0wbIZ2cHzYxhLhT9l38pzhiGOh3mpP011DOsTuWuGHoMAPppQazPpzrds5hHOhIUsKQYsHCfGpTB9ds/?imgmax=800" width="372" height="495"></a></p> <p>Cornbread: </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmCqAKM23zp0Oo_ygNu2PDNiO1A1H52zEDl7e-feUY2fzTGmLySkiiy3AxQUftNIXzSbHRWl3651j6-Um8HAjqT0fHqF_SrGVH8IiuguWiTmLcsaUAOVU2RkPHqPLYw5hY25rAS-a96aLG/s1600-h/IMG_5643%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5643" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5643" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeJ9ntaSG3ILfopB94CA2Q2NuiVj0Rp2a69Hmn6zO5g8HqGjp65OvZl9f2SYUf_nJR48PXDSQEFemPusgJ8cBCgxbt7kfFrudXbRgPxpnHL3FvpxoZNScZqnHRd55glGqv91UBoQTOO-yN/?imgmax=800" width="337" height="448"></a></p> <p>And veggies with guacamole & hummus:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-nK2vfe5nAgZYtT_sB9QU6fr-04-pD9eWa8QfCdvGvZJv2xn3bkVo6X9Qmi3y8RDPKKg8U50HJSE2-ia0xOJsrSn0aJe-M0kBabYBjd5l3T5q-we07EHREEaQt8HI9QRPqcBLkF89if_/s1600-h/IMG_5644%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5644" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5644" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja4J1aMm5t7XDoU0AX-9rhS7DVLxCv3d0ofhqKSKvnk4XycczdOIJOrhCHtPfixHoV81LX5t444ZSZHqZ5OBgX3EiY8-gqFUN__fpbHIm_-ye1FXefAH208kCc8jCPqDFL9decq-MT49xG/?imgmax=800" width="364" height="484"></a></p> <p>USC won! Whoop. </p> <p>Did you guys make resolutions/goals for this year? Last year, my goals were to run a half marathon (check x’s 3) and to donate blood every 8 weeks (check!). This year, I am hoping to run a new race (either distance wise or type (i.e. trail)), to continue to donate every 8 (made my first donation of the year this morning):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjokCiDGL5wbZWz2iqe4QpOqA-ZnRBYXWYChOrUS5Xa91EexCtFjFF9DVLXJ5V-FnSb8eaBap86puQA-sXudUw1DpqRwJXmVjcpvAB0O0UGKTeqf8PKWDpX4-_ecON9Q70bx2arRKxxUFdc/s1600-h/IMG_5648%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5648" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5648" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjifxQB9Dd2yhzKGlBeTvxFr953K6IWvT6-GR9csPf4PNzwsYoWCdk4FE_u6Xw_hA_-tVuaGsiMm9ddUbRcFcR2B113_HAddwVDSBnAO16L8JkM1SLAUwtb6vN9xmLZIFyMsYQGNIDhz48t/?imgmax=800" width="310" height="412"></a></p> <p> </p> <p>spend lots of time with my two favorite people:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6eAfzI62RD3LO1HLFmXnOtP7D1NWlVCZdR7Rpw3oa1_8GwgvjHy1-ZASu8o0jv-ykBPlIG_csDV9cKCYCHfcWjX2HgM2ovcf2YpIiDO237JNfz9PXL4_ACNW63WzV1AXFKmJ-2r7DPOYf/s1600-h/IMG_5591%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5591" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5591" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhziJiu3VL1bHSmL1DUK-hpPiMLQBLV8gRWjuAp5II7Be0bS999fHLP7jI1pItmPcUziE5CEQXOCdLzpb993rpHYP7bO1P00ingsjaoTmoVwJ2qHn2kC67_uT3_TZTuQSCPQumaqzaQetY/?imgmax=800" width="371" height="493"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivgpbN3cKP0_fFzkU5Dlszkz4ufeiCGsu5_6seAH2p74WJ8m3RrwVipvsCZ2YkuYlYhb8ScUwFGI4lJYPpDN4uFq3j1QvKiP5E-qspTR8rCusIbmYiWOH9V6EGj-j37x_eyPUUwEmwwaWe/s1600-h/IMG_5626%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5626" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiZf-3Tx-GaiNkS6FhmrUsEHePke1KYy5vK5hVwTBcXa-2UQmoZPThFwgI4Cac0ynhDNNFKWjta7YNv9TVW1wvO_SKMRNZbbc1CQjbe668THBTNZvqkwUMm04j00UgqiojpO-44jGs06yd/?imgmax=800" width="302" height="401"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>and find some other way to give back (either by donating time, money, etc). I’m thinking of doing something for a kids charity. Any ideas?</p> <p>Speaking of giving back, one of my <a href="http://www.mybizzykitchen.com/">favorite bloggers</a> is giving everyone an awesome opportunity to give. Please check out <a href="http://www.mybizzykitchen.com/2014/01/01/not-the-best-way-to-start-2014/">Biz’s post here</a> and please keep her and her husband in your thoughts. </p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-5371347400742660792013-12-26T17:09:00.001-05:002013-12-26T17:09:58.136-05:00Christmas Dinner<p>We had a fantastic Christmas! The incredible family time and delicious food made the day. </p> <p>For our meal, I made <a href="http://www.itzyskitchen.com/2013/04/festive-salad-recipe-dynamo-dog-review.html">salad</a>:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRE16PPvswJEhGpTET9LoPaQF1KQsFCjH_MJ4Am1jqUdNsFHXldVBYY9Q_MO2jAOfuHZb3kEhWRVUlYi6WfOVot5-6pihgXhhRO76P0MULcjXhI4kL9HfHPrK4kI2zqwah0fzTbhAcvN12/s1600-h/IMG_5543%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5543" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5543" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2LEcNoOGwXEKJLpD8RPaH1ihrB1_2NiIkRS9UtUOwqZA-Coi3F1MhkWE4ik1q5VVTv8uivUQDlAJjvK5CuMTHR2So4zyKcAp7Ojxo4EVWH3B57ctV5tyaQg2DPZHee4Dh5m1OChUXnfFM/?imgmax=800" width="321" height="427"></a></p> <p>Roasted Brussels (roasted them at 425 until browned, tossed in soy and the juice from 1 orange, and cooked for 5 more minutes):</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynegRq2o3tDRkK2aLhhiF5Ibt20CyN1DVb7rDW736dvN2R_T1hC6S_oUpD_KQ3UeCVSbZ5H2dkbNH4Zbd6CLvnfJWDE86mag9u4itTF519QeUsUt1uQ6wxOBEO9X99aUz5ljOngkfmTjq/s1600-h/IMG_5534%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5534" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwpi-OhGdBIH4K9y62W_78-uXFx9K04O7Q6xatlxPNxmbtVdkMwDr4q84KXuZL2vA1VAV3QxLEgQP52QasURL-SY-YMdcsuYmYC-Jj1YBdLyqz-S44xKH9aU4654Brv-5YNYXDdOCw8q0/?imgmax=800" width="324" height="430"></a></p> <p>My Dad prepared the beef:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkGq_q2EXfqPIpj0Fc9sHzLBa1cGrv4vFwjC9YFavd4SEf1LPZMJLI6_Tqv4vruAKsjB8AksPmo8MLWbjPNZYY6SA85QpGmUXXouPtbRMjq9FvqT1ZzjP5RmmhfyeBxJrgfFUb-1eEI5Dv/s1600-h/IMG_5544%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5544" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5544" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFbmJpyHWV6QIzFnsC8rW1_R4dKSPTV9U7_QObrrOMt-XE-ueJd2uEaau2EmVSFQZyer_FA4JYdcyNZkk3NuIfU4oJhjsXrSBJIkLx9TYVTNUB4SAwA0Xh6j4qo9F1pcirfuCeRhZ-BMU/?imgmax=800" width="319" height="424"></a></p> <p>I made Jessica’s delicious <a href="http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/11/lightened-up-sweet-potato-casserole/">lighter sweet potato casserole</a> (without the marshmallows):</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh66ndwAl4BGQslNr03VWT9RIHW3OBpBEQS-4Ku5f-dCSsjrlqER1iNWmdzSp2McgpDwRVnGSDiihDTZnzsnAFhtKPYNUtxFtRFAG5GAykdwaR9WD0Tt7M93Hs9Kk5TknGq7cK2BtwzGb3W/s1600-h/IMG_5505%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5505" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5505" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9p4A2WP91NgSMpjA4lMoQwAWWrZyT7unRHOuYcqJ8qxph2JHyBNAkUSHdlsWH1RiAbG2wuLScednzz8LQ9ED7u07RtWfGDluFqD3tje3XGc0lFbkMLa_OkaipCoglqciu1L19EIve_Znh/?imgmax=800" width="325" height="432"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.kimshealthyeats.com/pear-and-apple-crisp/">Pear and apple crisp</a> (lighter):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrkf5FY-lk_hAEHGxyWTlD03HNHzjzSJvRaMXap3SIxjc8AD44iTD0tixFhI4J2SV2Pue6Kix2DtzI4B7XqTef1zzspCW6R_6-U0tsBjfkPIeZ3Le8x_BIzmbww6Iwi8Ihr5EuhagIwd3/s1600-h/IMG_5501%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5501" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5501" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7Ag5s9jdBdlAb_Nfsv1pc1ylsuyOVvyTuoQm_4-z0PpQxKE69Fos3pBMLb3t0ayg-RUMM6P9eqfiKEct2nC6a6H8GpQMdkKnPFzh4BNODSQbQ77D27gFFrQLuEeYKt_EdVpV_mJPHOWB/?imgmax=800" width="311" height="413"></a></p> <p><a href="http://www.itzyskitchen.com/2013/12/nutella-chocolate-chip-cookies.html">nutella chocolate chip cookies</a>:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS1k6rN-sFpR4vlfSPHIq2qhTADiUc6OO3xOh_AzEnP7b3W95C4wz0zTaiaFYqLMvNHblduKDy-llgCh2jdpdreMMxvXHWg7gw1uD8t6pRlJEnbCXmkG06W-o3ZC7cz0i9b_tw075-RXy6/s1600-h/IMG_5502%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5502" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5502" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5wtubYv3yK87zYx7mWETpIK1158V8_XDkPMOp5eG3tcV2B-pAFpBd9mG7djjqJvDYtCALuC-OMthCneKqaSpdlxWROi7wK2-_v6zMKB55SSgdYDeL3Bz4nE3qpsaD-d-TbLP1HLP6Jd4/?imgmax=800" width="314" height="418"></a></p> <p>and my Mom made her famous cranberry sauce. So good!</p> <p>Kay got a ton of amazing gifts:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj13XdlwhM6q8AZbzWpPvbNECuRV8fjzGVChvwQfIWWKnlYY_nthG1pZhrm9X9XQbAwcqXdXdl95toR9tg4S3cayvJVIFHwyTJhl_fp-PvNLgRu5ttQfzCkt9nAePbMzwtcIxE5ZsOp4gND/s1600-h/IMG_5506%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5506" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZiUsUFwgRP4XudwzIxM_dX_ak5xiBnuATAfsyQElNg7-rTnCaSzonpAFv-p6lWGbUu87L9Zoh3qM6i8OViWImzEW3gIGhYoLXgB2x4fwRqkL1OoyStdXEeDHAG_0dvlj2zl77jfEWip4L/?imgmax=800" width="303" height="403"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjudIL9YdeXPK52uBhKNh97wmqFTTA6Pp2mPWOH6BOKPBrQJsDUPVHK5AcG_HVLPg0GJUibjxqkS4SOtdGRFLCb4LXeyUYO0rFqUYiiYI1tjgaxJkQwmx7mb3PkV-irrXFXRJrnRG6tMiqP/s1600-h/IMG_5521%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5521" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5521" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguzrnHNS0zLg9lwcTBDdMzJIL2Uk6IrjSahL_OZT_kncd74QHFB7YRaymDRzoKWcFmCQyfUch5W-0UpasYJCHAT5C9qfEtG3lLXjGSlXLcJkmUfy5utJf_yJJwQDi8N5kayphDELKdALNt/?imgmax=800" width="310" height="412"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitllVHToAbesA2DpSuznsfRuPWX5VoF647WHtZrGUWW8uNelCOb0-jYvstCdoobqJCHqHZIaI98yfYgDbB8yALeCvRjOmHnX-xVvaNb_4Z-ga29dwftNdEEgLD8uu9zx2MMaqiNXkPeXx6/s1600-h/IMG_5527%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5527" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5527" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhieaewFt0_vkYakDILpFltvB4gF3AnRw5bvj7lTkCKVlhyAe0_FxW0Rs3KDciqpwZUjwU6ANmZRwPNdZe8Wiox8FXvwm9fO_OHDwnMWPOUEtxt7xVGfW9Ggp67Bf1rrGiNmViLopn06Byq/?imgmax=800" width="316" height="420"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXz7uuj3NN-OpuGASsbke0cx7IRV0fWDXRnwVot-ujcY80mDaQqQwXC3cpD69yXXsaT_LxNAqCumG2Hr5Aa-0cMRL-1XA-71hmZeDK4riw1S-1Gn1z9ovGfXlMq3fZSskPrj2sWK8gxltP/s1600-h/IMG_5532%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5532" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5532" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9P3Im9EGqFFaOMMUQw_gcb8M8oeM1owJGVe3VKsrt_CtGeHK8E257JNAFkET15aYPeDibw4Y6RjTgJ2TOKB2wO_yhoso8-gA1_50ISkZaaDbSwA08qynCbARxp622_vuqkGcqNkeFvoVP/?imgmax=800" width="303" height="403"></a></p> <p>We were so fortunate that we got to spend the evening with both of our parents and Josh’s sister Jenny:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA_-V1e0jkFdAeK1yWnBdKX-IRpx2lvNYXvtIhstmFwdwN5cbWxy__Knt2hTpYUGFHzP26lrv1U_ce8F3eKhNN1XNOuKww-siDPZ-hRIRrC67wL72_Zw38kKdzPvpfTXSuarxJ7kDNEvK1/s1600-h/IMG_5549%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5549" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5549" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlFW3QWIQ9ql1z5evUFLYiZKTT5gXITbCqhAEGj3Id0F-WHSDgPAss2jX45AbPqs8moSJBdDEQ5Gzj8dt3LVFbIBv1nGskILf3vAX1r8Bvd42hzDQb0_FaE35-vFIRXDEgU-r37ckKnZSi/?imgmax=800" width="386" height="514"></a> </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjtHn-48-lN4H1jG2zxjHcdZfWLpxlGvPW7IQhycTGhcwCC0zrsfy9hIQUM9SQwGngFcM2uxo-HBYOcVTJCv9cjn_1j2QUYPshPQQ5kBMJLvxmwVaod28no5dEdmRpmFa4541QPQOe0NEQ/s1600-h/IMG_5562%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5562" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfdyCy_th5oftANFrQaT1rmd6PhdAzaV7TIcZvlgzDpJzkq3PwWAnl9Xha3TiEzyMhpShPfV7ZIZ-Lxg6OOPk4qFEaeeQBvn-QGTpUuMRfcJtswY2WrTxh0vZv-3RKi5fHEmqGUm8QjQNg/?imgmax=800" width="402" height="402"></a> </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>Love!!</p> <p>Today was semi-back to the grind. I did a long run, worked a bit and ran to the food store. Now, Josh and I are going out for a little date night. What was your Christmas day/Wednesday like?</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-56375758438125927572013-12-20T13:42:00.001-05:002013-12-20T13:42:50.799-05:00Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies<p>I hope everyone is doing well. I cannot believe Christmas is next week! I’m super excited for Christmas this year because its the first year that Kaylin “gets” the whole Santa thing (well, sort of). Speaking of Kaylin, she had a few fun park play dates this week. The first was with her friend Lila (Happy Birthday Lila!!!): </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVp4uxONVK6ZajkorRYKcWU3mbCXt7ZCoOapEezY2lOLzkUOhzSU5odbFe19L161aRKTsXBHCU_6erGrKez92_9qKWkY4TAogryz1Y6WvWzmK-Vo52A45JKMGGOob5wqAZE355J9M0oygy/s1600-h/IMG_5428%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5428" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYc0rkq7EaTtBLIBzOXGpICpf8K-EOJEPw2kfRe3h_b6eFB9NOWUstx0EG3lildoeOFK3L-1V_dxbHL0UsBh22DOVjv1l-_v83nqrcJaWnzPe992CDp8hl3szqjDWaSzqamruDa50-aAs/?imgmax=800" width="306" height="407"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNajnf6uEwZWUz9euTqUuq92oQ56nBdjUS55VbCQByzuh1wJPdDDRFxth4VeW5SLRloRJ5JVTg9PgrpeQMHeeEkgHfmBfi70JVX6EOcXa4tKjwnSXL7Qe2KOZtq2qaB4_qKL4Z99DNjt0G/s1600-h/IMG_5431%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5431" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5431" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEissMQx7prNdb4ycL6uXMK7NpkJxUR_cVqiLOj8fWp85r61XkKmEd3OZG8leTxgTag4hMlCeA5xjQ9k3ZDI1N0Uop1g-iWNwCj7fQtLB4s2VzO9rL6cbOeHBQ-F86M2o2xk906pjtlfO1cr/?imgmax=800" width="306" height="407"></a></p> <p>They’re totally bffs. </p> <p>The second was with her friends Ryan and <a href="http://chocolateandcarrots.com/">Liam</a>. It is over 70 degrees in Charleston today. The perfect day for a park date (notice the photo bomber in the background):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhutMC4fyVqFkGAAqp8ejlVdUHWFKBpZHObUtocEz6AcbI_nd3wg2PvGPvDZUoNcW288h40AE1T_uA01m2TNp8HEXWbMK7JzeWAf942cso9BZY24aSIdglAtNUwbQCsAn4BHuWMBeFVB1AQ/s1600-h/IMG_5447%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5447" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5447" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn0V281ChhbJbZRBjq_KmjZQB3PnBsy2IfAdy4yk8k44_jUvovK7aTchEjoqlnacMNZZo20gcG0p4QWBZ8fGqxNvtTuitc-jvdXjgRXoC71C3MpSHUcwm8oNJt24yFelagm8kdUMpvm-8/?imgmax=800" width="312" height="415"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisWK4MIaavVEbKwA2Yh6R2J365uomwHwhbjLHDzOs9uvp6ZhGf_2biqOhjv78ympvwdqoXa9x968B2fpcy4XYbHK3f_g8XEt4eIXI0ItH2K5kkEaca6Rv0hlax5OEfD8RS0HFa1glViGmn/s1600-h/IMG_5449%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5449" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5449" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKY88GKgjQJ2ZndQpMPZvF8AOdax_jvm7bDwHugFGo_pzhucNaAJkDqtOdQ4gEvk8wYPed1t-b8uNq1Tk84vnOLNvCrSk6Wxvy-ViJ8PrB3i463lEtVDhkHi3Q8oKmWI0Bc9bx4mzR8V6S/?imgmax=800" width="297" height="395"></a> </p> <p>Although this week has been filled with fun play dates, great runs & classes at the gym….something sort of scary happened last night. On the way to the food store, my car got rear ended. The driver of the other car was playing with his phone. Just a reminder to all of us to PUT the phones away when you drive. I’m guilty of looking down at my every now and again….but from now on- I plan to put it in the back seat. </p> <p> </p> <p>And now, for a yummy recipe. I recently made the <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2012/02/07/nutella-hazelnut-cookies/">Brown Eyed Baker’s nutella hazelnut cookies</a>. I decided to forgo the extra powdered sugar and nuts and added chocolate chips (I also made a batch with no nuts and just chocolate chips). Here is my slightly modified version. </p> <h5><em>Ingredients:</em></h5> <ul> <li>3 cups all-purpose flour</li> <li>2 teaspoons baking powder</li> <li>½ teaspoon salt</li> <li>1¼ cups Nutella</li> <li>4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature</li> <li>1-1/3 cups granulated sugar</li> <li>2 eggs, at room temperature</li> <li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li> <li>1 teaspoon instant espresso powder</li> <li>1/3 cup milk</li> <li>1/2 cups hazelnuts, chopped</li> <li>Desired quantity chocolate chips or chunks<br></li></ul> <h5><em>Directions:</em></h5> <p>Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside. With an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat the Nutella, butter, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the eggs, vanilla, and espresso powder and mix until incorporated. Reduce the speed to low and alternate additions of flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with the flour, and mixing until just combined after each addition. Fold in the hazelnuts. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1/2 hour. <p>Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a cookie dough scoop or two spoons to place even balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Use a fork to lightly flatten the dough. Bake for 10-11 minutes until the edges are set and the middle still looks a tad soft. Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then remove to a cooling rack. <p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYuYl1Vsd53NQzq-QaQLQ3XBsQYGDJkeMj5Bq-aw_f79eBsDGxoqDuW5iUCrBt5gkqk11GXL0PgaD3mT1ljFkuguMZNFekBBIBBWFH9BLeBFtBHGEozASjphyfrS6fF7PFfsNk8gm4zxDs/s1600-h/IMG_5406%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5406" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5406" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu_B-Pzh8g94jTBcan5WnsJ1YjnIy6nhW6_YrnVDhWMZ-nvDYxoCRahS4_FN3gmyxWQ98lGQYppsoWe3WD2upE6Mvt6PK_17mP0FY__L0BSwMKVEsaOe7m9OZEA2hSlz4G-mIUeczZY4nD/?imgmax=800" width="305" height="405"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>YUM! </p> <p>What are you all doing for Christmas (if you celebrate)? We are having both of our parents and Josh’s sister over. I can’t wait!</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-80329058887286248612013-12-15T13:03:00.001-05:002013-12-15T13:05:45.101-05:00Weekend<p>How are you? Happy Sunday! Its been a pretty good weekend around here. Friday night, we hung in. I made breakfast for dinner and we just relaxed. Kaylin and I have been fighting a cold/cough all week and were happy to just relax:</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6xq65Xc4ReCY4frkK7RvQojODInR-F9y_LqU1dzIEb-osuXy9rMsb9iIrowvYD6znFW0YddRZ6PdQVHcGrAA6a7-LOHOJhh32lYJ2zazfpMhY2_iVtwc9VLYliGeFCNy5nO4YGc3G4ba-/s1600-h/IMG_5383%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5383" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk3EjOOagIHS4n61Z9Vlb70d1O3BImC6LAfS5sNL83UlY8-W9PYT71qQOnmYLrd6z6K9r-HjJkxIymxEceEvLvXQ5bN547poYJamTrebPSyua5btkgHRNBhGjbJdIebDKYhk87NogN0oP5/?imgmax=800" width="380" height="380"></a></p> <p>Saturday morning, I taught Step,did a few things around the house, and then made <a href="http://www.eatliverun.com/shredded-beef-enchiladas/">Jenna’s beef enchiladas</a> for later in the week:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDEYrzAVWfU4srNHta8FjYPD54qva0LqF4C082J4FvJM8Lc6wLhnTw3D_jMIYJjHnbbesEc5FJROcSbucGHuj680bLvhUZ6OGXTP1fM04xScqeqXF11dd-iOwwFm5RRMExFd_o0mtl1TNO/s1600-h/IMG_5392%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5392" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5392" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaJon6AemEXQp2AdDvBrtDx7CV5i9AXiYKonYN2eA8KPsoha4ckkVfL6W9IZfXgZSM_LFfplZ_0nyDtaztNgABWSIKfYc34H1jyJR8NbFlLvRcM8EEtAdmxEEyqn99k6LHNe5wOPc1TQRt/?imgmax=800" width="414" height="414"></a></p> <p>Saturday night, Josh and I headed to an Ugly Sweater pub crawl:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZiYkyNKKP3Cuk9rtnvhPSiWneRAQrOJ01Y7vzpuluXLt0r57x5qZI72VaND22_qCAin-S9zD5nvr86xykPbGD5IvyyABLJ3r1zZO29IlLScWYuWQE2uId2r_KoUvGL0x75OeBnUuqy_yg/s1600-h/IMG_5396%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5396" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvDaawQ4F-xlOmfRvBTNbYPbNYKavTSmUVj7KbU9PPGfmKanULP3cIR74Hb4Dt3OBjXgBvpM73v2EEb26Bt88uwQMki_y2HHN1tbrWW7rk6I83P4KAWNNHUVgz4zHv-cxaZkMpwdASsZXB/?imgmax=800" width="395" height="395"></a></p> <p>Before the crawl, we tried <a href="http://scratchsc.com/">Scratch</a>, a new-ish restaurant in Mount Pleasant. We just had a few light items (as it had been a snacky day):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib2pbZr3zrrTBhqekZtxXklK3pYguZ2cMB24CrKIhYKLwYzKhx6dotyL9k_icXLt2DswVNijcHoTrpar9LkMjsJHlqgnX63n8a-MSm-2CT9NejaA4C_PntVlrlKgQzMdrpRk3PxJTgHClQ/s1600-h/IMG_5397%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5397" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5397" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgKlT6WZu2soZloQWahm_tE_PZc4gC4s4A8INCDsJzUWkr64NPuwRcms0F-hqxtlwNRFPiP2etoSj-pwjYoY2cgE62KNZ5Om79JWXs87qhw1t0DOKKuWDHpAZiR6i5Xu-TdEFuUVXAwuVZ/?imgmax=800" width="324" height="430"></a></p> <p>We got the trio of dips. The salsa and guacamole were good, but nothing that blew us out of the water. Josh said the cheese dip was about the same (I’m still avoiding milk products until I get allergy tested in January):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5gak4uPQapZe79dxAFvoxGSu3T8yYMzuXhjGsD-zB-ie5_Boi3ydkgrtfKbDOX4biaI8P7lDIm7up41fI3mZHYLKEk9cxxBtTuIvJ6E2h-K2nIEJVrKpOQ5Uj9q6WMnd-1zScx2W4521V/s1600-h/IMG_5398%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5398" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5398" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju1KGSbDAj0oItp1O9268Id_wDS_8fnHmNfnX0mLxEYfquY2ZW0-e-B6lUPC-1vx_Nltlu0gCiElSH20QVp5THv784jpSir4GB5fySDmpGl3UoN4TaacyfMSv7HWu_IrOXZMrYFOFMqmaj/?imgmax=800" width="323" height="429"></a></p> <p>I had the house salad with shrimp. The shrimp were done well, and the dressing was very good. </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkhwPXvRM2oV_kQpYyRK_9hGtXUTkVR-vllE8waOh78O_7hHfjw_gukp9yroMRNZIsSCgXYNX2eaQJR_c8EjwIDTRuao-VVE9gv4kz7qk7SS-RsWkQivpj9CBrrHQCbFHuB_x4NjTEJjf/s1600-h/IMG_5399%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="IMG_5399" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="IMG_5399" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17VzS6t6W30CEQN9iv1oyIlFTzMvuyTTb5h6K5YyjEi_fbj-6-bHfTAlbPPoFk_rAxe8YAiAJBDTFNHYTtX_KP_RmMGeeAEIaQxgWp-5U-fYpkr3D6itRvkh7QbAm_lyGjB9tnZFTFK5U/?imgmax=800" width="309" height="411"></a> </p> <p>Josh also had their potato, corn and chorizo soup. Overall, we thought the meal was fine…but not memorable. </p> <p>Sunday morning, we had our annual Christmas brunch with a few friends. We tried <a href="http://www.southernseason.com/">Southerly</a>, a restaurant attached to a new specialty food store and cooking school. </p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_lx5V92RjAxB3m2MXpSyBqwvyoA7RgZ69_NcMZKlhypbO0ZmTI9ftctta64h2PUhR_QJIzW71K7aCahSV3ndr87mvSMqn2wzWZUdgf1rhWfOZAJvfhgN0AR5Ymdtw1aqHC3aTuxUGSuc/s1600-h/photo%2525201%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="photo 1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSylmijhyphenhyphenhZN1qDcLJv6LfkrYwXYkQbF7FV8649MTvTQbFWkNEscMj807h631pSeDAPiAYs3GlL-8ly79eSUdsKShaZwTzVvyRfKfjPpj2jOEfaQvq6CeVWkTpxxtYP0X6t56D_mrpUucy/?imgmax=800" width="296" height="394"></a></p> <p>We started with coffee, which was very good. They offered soy milk- hooray!</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGYiFu-0EOChrA5Iy2K5MxUgde3QlBbm2_FOfUjxo2ax_UAG2Tpq5vQmLf-TLZumMvRSho985W8ZP3k1w88PHg5lA7UvUebwj_eBB9MAW2kfyb8W16QSP4jXfMYJ0rnoCakgm6oRS9230d/s1600-h/photo%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="photo 2" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZroBb4R0ZX5nVtHUPA2Ks43VaI-kP6txh8qu_gTIb5saKng6BmPPBeyuCp8Lpjw1tsQoCZWw46o0EzGMueMEuhcTuX-K8mQNkJ966hFJsI_LwoU0-JWrUEbQU8e7XeOX8koX8SMWQlTYu/?imgmax=800" width="300" height="399"></a></p> <p>Josh had the French toast (French toast will forever remind me of the forty year old virgin…anyone else?):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgohWvKuWhm1zNlkcPJRp6q3ca-LpGEZgAUUaIq8azES6WJzLDePz89w6rIYbi64uk9z-cc7KZB6G4R4177RGsg_um7SeWG4PRrV70ntcYUgQDbsL2skl7QIC8XcCYArY03jUgFvcv_bXpx/s1600-h/photo%2525203%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="photo 3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsC5SC9E6rRzl_TTa75Z7jgxqEt0VM6c_rGVIjCblSga18EIuBvGdhNx0yDGdzvYT-KMz5cl81sZvRbq_WXrG02oz_Y0xPfoNY0jS-eNFDuGYQ9iITqKLeUDG457jfiq3KKyZ1lN6lvOFO/?imgmax=800" width="291" height="387"></a></p> <p>Kay had “cakes” (but was more interested in eating my soup):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjowoxKvwDOaLyXDhGgvDZ77b08qYkYQyhD0Mkn-gSIUfvppYv7FjS39Ios3XQPoeENKfwCgf7af7xLhzkhUM54D7rP08Nct6az7FB2Eilm8XaPpgHGWpmP0p-gtS5r8-jVktpPre-5G71L/s1600-h/photo%2525204%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="photo 4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXtByxBH6z00dTIxn1mUqdjqbiIWnQMgevzugFmvnYBQhyphenhyphenzdpX1jCSFdgIN7EpJGIaUQPhnibrsyUHKWAFq4wUB6GYNuApbT9j61ajZVWYJ8stFjkFtYn9o83iLSgGNwD-p-6XQStYcxfj/?imgmax=800" width="288" height="383"></a></p> <p>and I had beef soup (which was amazing):</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTEZX2B7DPtS47zc4fB4kzB05ZuqfpbkelZsS9XCPo8c0TlmhCakS6ILW4vHkNyyji5LaZB7Oe0yAuEJ5le8wnpM-QlUL5jDXxbonuNMYjPzotad5pzk6dSvnthF7GOmN9Uq5aE274mE4h/s1600-h/photo%2525205%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="photo 5" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="photo 5" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPKSkm3vuzoNcz1KhmGjFkm7ExQwnU5_FYuW1i_uEPNnekGcy1ZyAr2eOTwJlfkvYoUneiGFvvyMwAb9I7FXg2YbskbCvWak6u8cNtkcmakNdhGtPk2Hp5iatS4tzjiXW4t_nGgWTaHXz/?imgmax=800" width="286" height="380"></a></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>We will definitely be back!! </p> <p>I’m taking Kay back to the doctor this afternoon (bahhh to fevers) and then teaching pump. What did you do this weekend?</p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7813811000907184098.post-42100232098182416862013-12-14T10:26:00.001-05:002013-12-14T10:26:50.364-05:00Christmas Pictures<p>A few people had requested to see more of our Christmas card pictures, but I wanted to wait until our cards had been in the mail for a while. Below are a chunk of the photos Josh’s awesome sister took of us. Some made the card, some didn’t- but I really like them all! </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfu4k4lgGF301-nJvtc-7wX2hi-vL06lxh6GKWfm9ydHIKBKmc3FJ_xknjPiACXDbbzze83CLO1ESdRn-Im8zcB3QWB8cXp75wgFtJIv-KX1wiCnxkMGWQyWgWAfNOl6V4nO4Df1H_cwBq/s1600-h/1%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="1" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig2A9OrTSVb35sjFYt09-2NYOg427Id9S19Wfuxg7JEEMX3A2buWgpral4HxxDbJgsWiPaImQXdss9cMZa4oCl55vXvOvhplUuYv90bclBlTZ0hiljo5IbO70O2AnF_kk1sW9ncWpqQU2J/?imgmax=800" width="445" height="381"></a></p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiADaaCoEYdpK1lBNNwYxUwVd5CC1LzbBzZOkSqoAC19nnNDFkmfSybv8FiedediSHMOnhH78f9kdPqcDUX7wd-B2q8BZD-0laSSCpnSazEA9vKyOLd4ukwhAmd0Umy8ck3cuigH0ji98Xe/s1600-h/3%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcm02kJ-CC3fHPSIoqPsa94o9Elv9qOVwkAhRXAxGTj8duk-oWL3IkF7mMpM3wDnDJW6De7CgSM2K4gNOT_IEVSMfC4YuH0H30j-cIi6zVmOjUGGRlsRHolfvuUKpUSNDwUUgf7n5XV_C/?imgmax=800" width="454" height="306"></a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh16E2IS6WJEHKYQAlQ0WDrMDIESHehxHyGxDhcbbNYt0gU9vBEkZrhXoaBlaLO2XqNNabP2Sp6eO5psSVYzWd5-e_zPF4eLJZXmsMecktp1HlKuJRuNz3RIqREG25-IA-kxlngMLyaD_Sf/s1600-h/4%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="4" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6sCKBo_z-1y87lPyBlC-zFt4ArqiVp0VY7Picb0uhUl2OxGucaUl-OFJKZNwgvmAPAKCPmD1wwxJ9d1aZmMb-J2y_Re8NlOxbYTmlhgLQH4NbzKEerHohpDbCxcYgCj2SwbDe-1lUXSg/?imgmax=800" width="446" height="301"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4mHHW3fQVINK7cc-WTpcl-P76fhYOZ_A6ZnKqz7JwZG1hkCWO7L_PbnhDGZ7lKVWnN8-RzA9paPDsje_M3rXHZHC8Shya4kMV0DooMOt8kko8AdO7JpdC836Qpa07R2ZrSSVwZ3zYLdd/s1600-h/5%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="5" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="5" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjklehO_2NS_iSluzyDsxodMyHtgfeiWvsX30bXvieNO7ulAXVmzYsquEiV5M5wKuqyiUskzjst7M4d8YDDIxrBu9uZriZm5-laKDWQZ1iOfoA93GozpUZ6jaFHviC0BXOVOA_rNrtE7WyK/?imgmax=800" width="449" height="303"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBsdG5lXIzYVQ3ZNdNRDqzvoxtfJwIMCDjbtFSLlkP_xRofh_MnFhLRc0KkKLcpD-JaIi5yiJRB4igC3bcRfZ2GgKpWpSBS-t_ElKR9Kk5qLze3rQJf82HE3kXVsJ6Mk46-a7BX71Q51Ub/s1600-h/6%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="6" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="6" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9guw9SSjEv_ztwXl0xq8WkM9z62lXvmldi2Bz3OpGx40_mkt94t26wCxt0xIBLBiNComiqVRe6K-6FCv3ZvCHyYSfMPHsu0JhMb29LdNxuTH9VjjPG-n0VcIHsNxFG6hLpzi23LzxfP_p/?imgmax=800" width="446" height="301"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxx3AZ7CwP_MzlqvORZZy6Q0KqNx4vIDFG0WBGnXg3oNdKLlXxTIBbMFhJYc0FwMHx2iZ4c_957LFlXF17R5Gv1RAxREC48fuwVUMmocA_RrPOPD7FUBu9z3TL9Eb6VKZCX6jAdVeQ3tBa/s1600-h/DSC_0026%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0026" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_0026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpEOX-v4xCVohZPpOnjATsYFUqxVo8EdrAL2TjsdzlBeHdMUihBuKGiFSSN30g6k1HoUSPlZG3dQ-Qu7OdzuqPjlZekbS6B2uuYmpkDd270MXHKEIF4szeesjuVuYgyUPvlTVVYh1qZfa/?imgmax=800" width="297" height="441"></a></p> <p>Post photo shoot fuel:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpaPk69GAbW86uIhjH-FSjA3BSkuQxxU3N7m4mfUSpJ1NRRat3yCgKU1Y_0oY5pc-INOgCnmZOlHxGY-mySOr9xkaVJjHqn8_rUEeVixT_N8j0YJQA201VL1_20LrXmm7KloZeys5sUAey/s1600-h/DSC_0031%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0031" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_0031" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9-oDo_0fEKZjayjQWq0nWgZWWw2HJ3BnpqOeuf01q-XzjHseUrUSBoztW53dNBv7R_A4lJ3lBnfntnoK7GvsragUd921ZyvXrN_jJxF06jh48EJT9wX5FlbZqo3drL4OMSR4dhEfGKTzM/?imgmax=800" width="423" height="285"></a></p> <p>And a golf cart ride with Mimi:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijxE6_v7LsTy-LZDXWaMc7haf6w6vtvNz8JslP5NkENmcHbKZ0PJSxBTkGrxeAM7MsyUVqqcLiCEDYCzisqawG1QG-ReWeYWES8IEMQq1Nzh43ZVTHaj6oixdamgeCcaJ5mWGtwORVZAwv/s1600-h/DSC_0046%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0046" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_0046" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGHpW6I2gnd0ltiQY-SEMbpsvUFcDOx8hnr1Tb6bBE1RB34VuUI5CIFWXUpCtnWJ71FlYeq1s45UHl_OYciu4b4eO1xhf7trqL2oun1FJwlfWjDmspT0OZRbzd8I4P-fQbhi_0izLO_yW/?imgmax=800" width="428" height="288"></a></p> <p>Love SC:</p> <p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDRlEBY53cW2eERYYc91G30kJhMmaiXxljEZ-pxoAojUbz0v85v3qq-IBaVpu0eZUgrKRM68HbvU-6lICddeA4IaPS_bG-EAVUp-cgj7GMc-USLExfzuPDn7aTUSy1KlW1dRb7pwUqsY_E/s1600-h/DSC_0051%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img title="DSC_0051" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-bottom: 0px; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; display: block; margin-right: auto" border="0" alt="DSC_0051" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_lq8sgUhBCFNcOBXrJf06l-RWAQ3vfMGjw6scBfQdoaZnyg2wAY5iq4IuoIQjVBHRhS_nelHZLyPYaaQdFBa91DomSlwGzXtsqQ64ZOLnBH_BjYFferGtfwGmMTvXXCVcWQgFWZ3e1AFk/?imgmax=800" width="441" height="297"></a></p> Ericahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16761350918719977604noreply@blogger.com0