Sweet18Caramel December 27, 2011

How are things?
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Cut the cake and make some cookies??? May 24, 2010

I just finished the cookie post!! Go click here and check them out!!

Sometimes I think the airport is my second home… May 4, 2010

At some point during this cut the cake challenge I remember talking to Bissy on the phone and telling her that I wish for once I would stop thinking about food as a reward. That if I can hold off and eat healthy all week then after our weigh-in on friday morning friday night I can eat whatever I want! I found myself really eating whatever I wanted and it wasn’t all too helpful. I think it’s probably something we all struggle with because I don’t know about you but I love food. I was thinking back to this conversation as I was reading an article just now. I found it really interesting so here is an excerpt I thought I’d share…

We eat for many reasons, and, in more ways than one, “we are what we eat.” Food affects who we are by impacting our mood, energy level, and how we feel.

By looking deeper into the “stomach-mind connection,” we may find harmony and even more health in our food selections. As you’re eating, ask yourself:

• Why I am eating this?
• What are my intentions with this meal?
• What nutritional needs have I yet to meet today?

There are no wrong answers. These questions help bring awareness to your eating habits.

Unhealthy eating patterns are unfair to the “stomach-mind connection” and limit the pleasure found in food (and, oooh, there is so much pleasure!). Deprivation, overeating and restriction can even lead to feelings of fatigue, grouchiness or anxiety. Where’s the pleasure in that?

Sometimes deep down I think this is what I strive for or wish I did. The woman who wrote the article went on to say that it isn’t always healthy to look at food as good and bad choices but more as better choices. What I also liked and found interesting was her comparison of the "fat free" phenomenon of the 90s to the "100 calorie pack" phenomenon we find ourselves in now. I laughed when she said…"who said 100 calories is the magic number?!" What was most thought provoking for me was that she acknowledged that these 100 calories snacks we all focus on (thank you southwest airlines!) aren’t going to have all the nutrients our bodies need and are mostly filled with things our bodies don’t even want…hence why we’re hungry 30 minutes (10 minutes? hah) later…

Food for thought. I don’t know about the rest of you but I am really thankful for cut the cake because in many ways it’s opened my eyes more to what I eat and why I eat it. I’m not always going to be perfect, nor should I be, but I appreciate that this whole thing has made me think about things more.

For now, I’m sitting in the Denver airport on my way to Dallas just for the day tomorrow for work. I’ve tried to bring some nutrituous snacks along the way so I don’t cave when I land and go for something incredibly unhealthy. But alas, I hear they have great tex mex near my hotel and I’m not sure I’ll be able to resist!

If you’re interested in more from that article or others check out lunabar.com!

rite of passage May 3, 2010

Hi family!  Just had to share some pictures from our lacrosse picnic.  It was the last home game yesterday and senior day.  One event that takes place at the “senior banquet” (we had it in a picnic form this year) is the passing of the flag.  The current senior parent who waves the flag at the games,hands the flag down to a junior parent who will wave the flag next year.  The senior parents picked Kevin and thought it would be a lot of fun to have the flag delivered to the picnic via armored car.  Kevin was totally suprised and honored to be the new flag waver.  Here is the link to all the pictures from the picnic.  http://picasaweb.google.com/krd824/NewAlbum53101027AM?feat=directlink It was a fun day!  The girls won their last home game, the flag was delivered to the picnic, and we had a fun party later with a live band.  One last tournament this week and Maggie will be home!  Summer and the wedding are almost here.

Familia: I got an award! April 23, 2010

Hi guys,
Last Saturday I recieved an award with my classmate and teacher for being the National Art Education Student Chapter Award Recipent, this was at the Convention Center
this looks sooo good on my resume and this is a big deal!
I went to a luncheon with the President of the National Art Educators and was recogonized infront of a lot of Important people, that deal with my future!

I cant wait to graduate!
3 more weeks of student teaching in Dundalk!
woo!

Wow! April 17, 2010

Despite the many slackers on Cut the Cake, (me included)….way to go, Dad, and Marth, and Biss, and Steph!!! You are doing great.

Now I am going for a walk.

Hello again Family! :) April 16, 2010

So this was an exciting week, for three reasons. First, I finished my first sewing project! It’s a cute little brown and pink tote bag w/ a colorful floral lining. I do have to admit I am pretty proud of myself. The second reason, I finished my second half marathon (see photo below) this time 5 minutes faster than my last. Also exciting! I have to say I was mildly dissapointed because believe it or not I was ready to be 10 minutes faster but I had been sick all morning w/ a stomach bug and around mile 10 my body was not happy with me. But, oh well that just means I might have run another one next month to break the two hour mark! woo hoo! The last exciting thing that happened this week: Jen & Bobba’s wedding invitiations! Although I was tipped off the day before by my dear mother that I might be getting mine it was still very exciting once it came!

So family, with less than two months to go lets keep with it!! It’ll make all that cake on June 12th that much sweeter

Strange Americans @ The Oriental Theater April 3, 2010

Hello Family!!

Since there hasn’t been a cut the cake post in quite some time I thought I’d share a picture (or two) from Trent’s show last night! In Denver on the first friday of every month there is a First Friday Art Walk. So, Trent and his band the Strange Americans played an early gig while art goers were looking at different pieces that people had out to show last night. It was a great crowd that turned out for their little gig and I think they really impressed a lot of people (so proud!). In other news with easter tomorrow I hear the family is going to La Diablita, so fun . As for Trent and I we’re going to the early Easter service at 8am to beat the crowds and then over to one of my bible study friends house for easter brunch at Noon. It will be fun and relaxing. My race is next weeked so more pictures to come of my at the finish line hopefully!

Love to you all

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What a yummy cake…and a beautiful bride to be!! March 14, 2010

Wow….that red velvet cake!!! We all four stood in my kitchen and basically devoured them. Best I have ever had! Great job Steph and Sue and whomever else helped. Delicious. Beautiful shower today!

Sweet Grandma made her the veil.

Go Girls March 5, 2010

Bissy, Marfie and Jen, great job this week!