Our Happily Ever After

Thursday, May 27, 2010

s'more

Isn't she beautiful?

Even without hair, Mama.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

shout out

"Hi, Mom!"

Don't let her fool you...
this girl is a mover.

She should have no problem keeping up with those brothers.

HoNEy hOneY

One of my favorite gifts from my dad.
It sits on my counter and makes me happy every time I look at it.

Ironically enough, it's also my dad that has inspired me to eliminate all sugar from my diet.

Including, for me, even natural sugars, like fruit and honey. For now. Though my dad would disagree that it's necessary.

I usually keep my consumption to 10 grams a day and no more than 15. Which includes the small traces you might find in whole wheat bread, cream, certain veggies and the small portion of fruit I do allow. If you want to know how extremely small that amount can be just start reading all your labels. Just one of Lyle's Mt. Dews is the equivalent of somewhere around a week's worth of sugar for me. Maple syrup? Just two tablespoons contains nearly five days worth. Two tablespoons of BBQ sauce? More than a day's worth. 1/2 cup of (no sugar added) applesauce? More than a day. 1 tablespoon of semi-sweet chocolate chips? Nearly a day's worth. It has astounded even me how much hidden sugar I was consuming every single day.

I'm not really sure why I felt so suddenly compelled to do this. I just woke up one day and knew it was finally time. (Which, if you know me, is how I make all my major decisions...on a whim) I felt such an unbelievable difference after the very first day that it has been motivation enough to keep me going strong. Which is good because it's something I want to do for the rest of my life, not just to lose my extra weight. And speaking of; after only one week I had already lost somewhere around 7 pounds. I dare all of you to try it for a week and see what happens. You'll love it!

Thursday, May 20, 2010

death of a cookie

her very first

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

ham bone

i think someone is just a wee bit excited about her very first birthday

How is it that every one of our children are such complete and utter hams?

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Just in case there was any doubt

she is a diva
through & through

pink bunny ears
burgundy sparkle netting scarf with fringe...arranged just "so"
hot pink t-shirt dress
black poodle skirt
and one can't forget the mustachio on a stick

Just one example of the many ensembles she works so hard to put together. I think it was number 3 on this particular morning.

And yes, she is actually striking a pose.
Evidently, this is how a fairy stands.

Friday, May 14, 2010

etsy love