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Menu | 4.1.2019

This week I want to get better at meal prepping for myself. I fell off that wagon here recently and I definitely see and feel the effects of it. I am mostly focusing on breakfast and lunches because dinners I always have a plan.

For my breakfasts this week I am going to do 2 days of a Turmeric Chia Pudding and then two days of Protein Pancakes from the TIU Detox Plan. These are both things I can make the night before or quickly the day of and feel good about eating.

For lunches I am making a big pot of the TIU Slimming Soup which is basically a carrot soup with red lentils. It’s so good and I just love it. I’ll also make a bunch of their Beet the Bloat salad which is beets and carrots. You can add apple to it as well with a simple dressing. I may also add a simple tuna salad on the side or a hard boiled egg. But both of these I can make on Monday and have all week.

For snacks I will make these muffins. I like having something that is carb like in the afternoons with tea while the boys have their snack too. I’ll be making these for them.

For dinners this week I am pulling a few things from my Fresh20 meal plan and then adding a few extras.

Roast Chicken with Asparagus and a lemon zucchini brown rice

Ham Roll Ups (using tapioca wraps)

Chicken Lettuce Cups (I’ll use leftover chicken from the first meal)

Sweet Potato and Black Bean taco salad

Portobello Pizzas 

There is usually a breakfast or leftover meal in there somewhere too. If you want to follow along with my cooking, I typically post photos on my Instagram feed.

 

 

Family and Flowers | 4.8.2018

I always try to get away to my sister’s house in the spring, especially to see the poppies put on their annual show. We made it in time this year despite being sick for a week before we left. It was a lovely break and the boys and I both really enjoyed visiting the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.

These flowers are the product of my sister’s handiwork. She and Matt have been working hard on their property to create a beautiful and natural meadow like setting. 

I had visited the gardens last year but they have done extensive renovations since then and it’s just gorgeous. The kids really loved the Family Adventure Garden. We are already talking about our next visit.

Mini Session | Hempel Family

I love when past wedding clients come back to me for family photos. I met with Karen and Chris at Pease Park for their session with Brodie. He was looking quite dapper in his lime green bow tie.

Later that evening we met up again for another session with their extended family.

And that wraps up my Spring Mini Sessions! Thanks again to my wonderful clients. It’s always a pleasure!

Looking Back | Washington 2006

Seven years ago I forced myself to face my fear of flying and took a trip to Washington to visit a friend. I went to Shaw Island, Orcas Island, Friday Harbor and Seattle. It was a great trip and I think the first time I ever traveled anywhere alone….at least on a plane.

All of these photos were taken on my Nikon 35mm camera…oh the days when all I shot was film and was always broke. I kind of miss them.

Shaw Island

Orcas Island

Friday Harbor on San Juan
Seattle

This car was the funny story of the trip. The thing you’ll never forget. It had a roll bar, racing seats, a button that we were told not to push, a fire extinguisher, oh, and blue lights on the under carriage. Not the most comfortable drive and certainly something you don’t drive unless you want to be noticed. Not that we were trying…it was just lent to us for the weekend. I just laugh. Good times.