This Unfamiliar Road

I have recently discovered new entertainment in my home. My pets sleep in the strangest positions, and every time I see them zonked out, I have to snap a picture. Here is my collection: We have established the "Alpha Female" in the house: The death stare Mustang has taken over Rowen's bed Let's see who win...

I am really starting to despise Jillian Michaels. So I found a new workout video: I start tomorrow :...

This is an easy, yummy gumbo that Ben loves! I usually double it and freeze the rest. (It looks like a lot of ingredients, but most of it is stuff you have around the house or easy to pick up at the store)                   Ingredients        ...

Sleep has always come easily to me. I typically go to bed, turn the TV on, and by the time I find a show I want to watch, I'm asleep. That is, until I started working nights. Take yesterday for example. I got up around 9am, did some housework and then went to the antique festival with Mom. Ben and I had dinner, then caught...

Well, I promised to give you the good and bad... so here goes:  My Top Ten Diet Don'ts 10. Don't weigh everyday. I know some people would disagree here, but I think fluctuations in daily weight aren't always a reflection of diet and exercise. There are lots of things that can affect weight. Pick one day a week to...

I am not a romantic person at all. I appreciate thoughtfulness, but not a bouquet  of flowers just because it's V-Day. Ben knows this.  And he is learning : ) We enjoyed a date night out (long overdue) this weekend to Ted's Montana Grill and to see the movie No Strings Attached. Both were quite...

Valentine's Day actually means so much more to me than romance and flowers. It was 4 years ago on Valentine's Day that my baby sister Laurel came home from China. I met my family at the airport, and was instantly attached! Laurel in China (our referral picture) First night home. Laurel was a little unsure (3 1/2 yrs) Laurel...

I have decided to dedicate a weekly blog post to my new fitness goals. I will blog about the good and bad- recipes, workout routines, and tips! The Weight Watchers system has definitely worked for me before, and I was excited to launch this program again to achieve my weight loss goals and adapt a healthier lifestyle....

{What's on my mind in pictures} ...