Our Heritage

Last night at our Enrichment meeting (A church meeting for the women of our church.)We were sharing different food and stories from our heritage. People brought food to share that represented their upbringing and what would traditionally be eaten in their home. Since it was my birthday and I was not holding myself to any healthy restrictions I piled my plate high with chicken pot pie, Shepperd's pie, beans and rice, chicken and rice, pistachio marshmallow salad, spinach salad, and potato salad. On the way back to my chair I started chuckling to myself and shared with my group that the only thing on the plate that resembled food I ate as a child was the potato salad. I guess no one else in our Relief Society group grew up on Borscht, boiled swish chard, cabbage soup. In talking more with my group we were seeing if there was any food that we would not eat now. I had to keep listing the food that I had to eat growing up.... beef tongue, fried liver and onions, oysters, muscles.....Don't get me wrong. We definitely had our share of amazingly yummy food in our home. I still compare most of what I eat to my childhood and wish I could magically have some appear.

I Love.......

The First Flower you find in your yard saying, "Spring is Near!"

I Love.....

I love the Gallagher Family.

Today in my frazzled study state Lisa took one look at me and said we should all go to dinner. She knows just when to make me take some time! During dinner what should our conversation end on? Having Ryan (age 15) get a job at Victoria's Secret so he can get his Mom and Sister discounts on Bra's and underwear. They were even describing what kind. I always have a laugh with them no matter the situation!
















Megan trying to give her brother a hug. He is the blue she is laying on. :)

I Love....

I love Starbucks! I know it is a mass commercialized company that promotes items that are not good for you, and I don't even drink coffee but....

They play great music
I can sit for hours without getting dirty looks from the workers
They provide cushy chairs
They originate in Seattle
I can come up with more, but I think I have said enough :)
















Nonfat sugar free vanilla steamer with nutmeg sprinkles. I always bring my own mug so I can help the environment. (Oh who am I kidding, it's so I can look cool :)

I Love.....

I love Sunday napps. I love napping in general but there is something about having the time and a sunny spot on a Sunday afternoon that I just love!

10 Months To A Better Me

Recapp: January I gave up Soda. February I added in excercise. So in March:

I have decided that I have to ramp up the goals to two a month. This month I plan on cutting out Fast Food and White. My definition of fast food is well, fast food. No more drive throughs :) White is to be all white pasta, bread, or similar products.

Things I love!

I love the month of March, and since it holds my birthday I am therefore queen for the month of March. So have decided to periodically share things I love with you!

I love that blues skies appear more in March. It brings hope that spring is near. I love that St. Patrick's day is in March. Who couldn't love those little leprechauns. There is the anniversary of the organization of the RS, and sometimes we get to celebrate Easter! March is just great!