Hi y'all!!
In case you're wondering, I actually do my Menu Planning on Friday or Saturday and sometimes on Sunday, before Monday. Why? Because it allows me to add to the grocery list and get the shopping done before the craziness of the week starts. Here's this week's plan:
Monday
B: Oatmeal
D: Burgers
Tuesday
B: Oatmeal
D: Chicken Nuggets & Fries
Wednesday
B: Oatmeal
D: Sandwiches
Thursday
B: Oatmeal
D: Hot Dogs & Chips
Friday
B: Oatmeal
D: Spaghetti & Meatballs
Saturday
B: Oatmeal
L: Leftovers
D: Steak & Potatoes
Sunday
B: At Church
L: TBD
D: Pizza
What's on your menu this week? Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Weight Loss Wednesday
Hey y'all!!
It's Wednesday, and that means it's time for a weight loss/wellness update. So, here goes!
I lost another 2 pounds this week!! Check out the other blog for more details on my workouts. I'm going to start doing weekly measurements in addition to weight loss updates. I'm pretty excited this week, because I realized this morning, that I've been working out because I want to now, not just because my "kid" brother is pushing me. I'm going in on my own, even when I don't feel good, I've added an extra day and a dance class on Wednesday nights too. I'm also designing my own workouts using the exercises that Jon provided early on. I'm pretty proud of that!
Here are this week's pictures.
How are you doing on meeting your goals?
Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
It's Wednesday, and that means it's time for a weight loss/wellness update. So, here goes!
I lost another 2 pounds this week!! Check out the other blog for more details on my workouts. I'm going to start doing weekly measurements in addition to weight loss updates. I'm pretty excited this week, because I realized this morning, that I've been working out because I want to now, not just because my "kid" brother is pushing me. I'm going in on my own, even when I don't feel good, I've added an extra day and a dance class on Wednesday nights too. I'm also designing my own workouts using the exercises that Jon provided early on. I'm pretty proud of that!
Here are this week's pictures.
How are you doing on meeting your goals?
Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Saturday, September 17, 2016
Thankful Thursday on Saturday (Catching Up)
Hi y'all!!
I was sick on Thursday and yesterday was a crazy day!! So, I'm playing catch up this afternoon and this week's Thankful Thursday is super simple. Just a picture from the first day of school.
What are you thankful for this week?? Grab a button below, link up and share!!
Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
{Becky}
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Weight Loss Wednesday
Hi y'all!!
Guess what day it is?! Yep! It's Wednesday and that means an update on my weight loss/wellness journey! I lost another pound this week!!! AND I started learning Hula tonight. After today though, I will definitely make sure that I don't schedule leg day for Wednesdays anymore. Too much leg work for one day, and holy mother of quad burns!! But it's soooo good!!! Here are my progress pictures from this week.
Here are the pictures from this week compared to the pictures from 2 weeks ago.
How's your journey going? Making any progress? Mine's been slow, but it definitely happening. Find today's workout and others on my Fitness Journey blog.
Hope you have a great day tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Guess what day it is?! Yep! It's Wednesday and that means an update on my weight loss/wellness journey! I lost another pound this week!!! AND I started learning Hula tonight. After today though, I will definitely make sure that I don't schedule leg day for Wednesdays anymore. Too much leg work for one day, and holy mother of quad burns!! But it's soooo good!!! Here are my progress pictures from this week.
Here are the pictures from this week compared to the pictures from 2 weeks ago.
How's your journey going? Making any progress? Mine's been slow, but it definitely happening. Find today's workout and others on my Fitness Journey blog.
Hope you have a great day tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Here's to Horizons and New Things
Hey y'all!!
I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about where I'm headed, what God has in store for me and my family, and what I'm "supposed to do when I grow up". Without going into a really long story about my history, during my undergraduate studies at a small university in Michigan, yes it was a Christian university, I had multiple people whom I trusted confirm a call to ministry. Not that that call was specifically defined, but it was defined enough to change my major and minor to focus on ministry instead of business, broadcast journalism or computers (I changed my major about 5 times in the first four semesters before I finally acknowledged the proverbial 2x4 to my head.) The one huge thing that I learned during my undergraduate years, is that God just wants us to follow Him one step at a time, even when you can't see any further ahead than the spot where He wants you to plant your foot for that step. Like many "kids" who attend liberal arts schools, I struggled to find a job in my field. I worked at the YMCA in my hometown for awhile and I also was a substitute teacher. I loved that job, BUT it confirmed that while I may be a gifted teacher, I am definitely not called to teach elementary school and now that I have my own kids, elementary school teachers are heroes to me even more. Shortly after I graduated, God revealed the next step to me. I was to go back to school and get my Master's in Counseling. It took me 7 years, an engagement, a wedding, a couple of jobs, unemployment, and two babies (one born during my internship) to graduate, but I did it. I gained fantastic experiences working with families, kids, and teens for just over 3 years after that. In 2014, God moved us to Corinth, TX.
I took a job working as a DoD Contractor with the Navy Reserve providing resource referrals to reservists and their families. Through my work with this program, I met some incredibly amazing people! One of those people was Alee. Today, she announced that she is not re-enlisting when her contract is up on 7 months, and was also moving to the IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) to finish out her time with the Navy. She said it was bittersweet, and I don't doubt it. Currently, she has approximately 40 comments on that post, and a lot of those comments come from her shipmates.
One of those comments struck me tonight and really made me think. Andrew V. said: "You know why people always suggest to focus on the horizons? They are constant, calm, and can never be reached. They drive us forward and prevent us from focusing too much on the troubled waters that may surround us. Keep your eyes to the horizon sailor, and eventually all shall be fair winds with following seas."
I never thought about horizons like that, but it's so true, and much like just taking the next step in front of you to keep moving. Life always has waves, but having something that is constant to keep your eyes on definitely helps. For me that's God, His love, and His Plan. Troubled seas have been almost a constant for our family, and while you have to focus on them for periods of time to make sure your ship doesn't sink, moving forward to the horizon has definitely helped me, especially recently.
I'm no longer working with the program I mentioned. God decided that my next step was going to come sooner than we planned and I'm now "working" for my girls and hubby. And I'm loving (almost) every minute of it. This change is allowing me to find something closer to home, that doesn't involve traveling as much, and eventually I'll return to the traditional "workforce". For now, I'm "keeping my eyes to the horizon" and taking it one step at a time, until God decides to show me more of the picture.
Alee, I pray for God's blessings on your new endeavors and can't wait to see you next time you're back in Texas! Andrew, thanks for letting me use your words! Hopefully they inspire others too!
That's it for tonight! Thanks for stopping by!
{Becky}
I've been doing a lot of thinking lately about where I'm headed, what God has in store for me and my family, and what I'm "supposed to do when I grow up". Without going into a really long story about my history, during my undergraduate studies at a small university in Michigan, yes it was a Christian university, I had multiple people whom I trusted confirm a call to ministry. Not that that call was specifically defined, but it was defined enough to change my major and minor to focus on ministry instead of business, broadcast journalism or computers (I changed my major about 5 times in the first four semesters before I finally acknowledged the proverbial 2x4 to my head.) The one huge thing that I learned during my undergraduate years, is that God just wants us to follow Him one step at a time, even when you can't see any further ahead than the spot where He wants you to plant your foot for that step. Like many "kids" who attend liberal arts schools, I struggled to find a job in my field. I worked at the YMCA in my hometown for awhile and I also was a substitute teacher. I loved that job, BUT it confirmed that while I may be a gifted teacher, I am definitely not called to teach elementary school and now that I have my own kids, elementary school teachers are heroes to me even more. Shortly after I graduated, God revealed the next step to me. I was to go back to school and get my Master's in Counseling. It took me 7 years, an engagement, a wedding, a couple of jobs, unemployment, and two babies (one born during my internship) to graduate, but I did it. I gained fantastic experiences working with families, kids, and teens for just over 3 years after that. In 2014, God moved us to Corinth, TX.
I took a job working as a DoD Contractor with the Navy Reserve providing resource referrals to reservists and their families. Through my work with this program, I met some incredibly amazing people! One of those people was Alee. Today, she announced that she is not re-enlisting when her contract is up on 7 months, and was also moving to the IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) to finish out her time with the Navy. She said it was bittersweet, and I don't doubt it. Currently, she has approximately 40 comments on that post, and a lot of those comments come from her shipmates.
One of those comments struck me tonight and really made me think. Andrew V. said: "You know why people always suggest to focus on the horizons? They are constant, calm, and can never be reached. They drive us forward and prevent us from focusing too much on the troubled waters that may surround us. Keep your eyes to the horizon sailor, and eventually all shall be fair winds with following seas."
I never thought about horizons like that, but it's so true, and much like just taking the next step in front of you to keep moving. Life always has waves, but having something that is constant to keep your eyes on definitely helps. For me that's God, His love, and His Plan. Troubled seas have been almost a constant for our family, and while you have to focus on them for periods of time to make sure your ship doesn't sink, moving forward to the horizon has definitely helped me, especially recently.
I'm no longer working with the program I mentioned. God decided that my next step was going to come sooner than we planned and I'm now "working" for my girls and hubby. And I'm loving (almost) every minute of it. This change is allowing me to find something closer to home, that doesn't involve traveling as much, and eventually I'll return to the traditional "workforce". For now, I'm "keeping my eyes to the horizon" and taking it one step at a time, until God decides to show me more of the picture.
Alee, I pray for God's blessings on your new endeavors and can't wait to see you next time you're back in Texas! Andrew, thanks for letting me use your words! Hopefully they inspire others too!
That's it for tonight! Thanks for stopping by!
{Becky}
Monday, September 12, 2016
Menu Plan Monday
Hey y'all!!!
Here's our Menu for the week! What's on your menu??
Monday
B: Toast
D: Nuggets and French Fries
Tuesday
B: Oatmeal
D: Mac & Cheese and Hot Dogs
Wednesday
B: Oatmeal
D: Sandwiches
Thursday
B: Toast
D: Chick-fil-A Corinth Elementary Spirit Night
Friday
B: Oatmeal
D: Burgers
Saturday
B: Oatmeal
L: Leftovers
D: Steak
Sunday
B: Toast
L: @ Church (nursery Staff Meeting)
D: Pizza
Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Here's our Menu for the week! What's on your menu??
Monday
B: Toast
D: Nuggets and French Fries
Tuesday
B: Oatmeal
D: Mac & Cheese and Hot Dogs
Wednesday
B: Oatmeal
D: Sandwiches
Thursday
B: Toast
D: Chick-fil-A Corinth Elementary Spirit Night
Friday
B: Oatmeal
D: Burgers
Saturday
B: Oatmeal
L: Leftovers
D: Steak
Sunday
B: Toast
L: @ Church (nursery Staff Meeting)
D: Pizza
Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Thankful Thursdays
Hey y'all!!!
It's Thursday! Guess what that means?!?! Yep, Time for Thankful Thursdays! Grab a button below the text and link up! Share what you're thankful for this week; it doesn't have to be much, but there's ALWAYS something! Here's my list, with pictures too!!
- Our fall schedule of activities officially starts this afternoon with Piano Class for both girls! They are so excited to learn how to play, and I'm excited, because now maybe they'll fall asleep quicker at night.
- Yesterday, the girls went to the dentist for the first time since we moved to Texas. Yes, I know, major Mom-Fail. Don't judge!! That said, it was a great success! No cavities, no plague even, one tooth that should fall out soon, and two more that look like they'll be coming out in the next 6-12 months (Which M is very excited about)!!
- MINT Dentistry - Denton was amazing! Ms.. Jen and Ms. Amanda were wonderful with the girls! Check out the pictures below!
- I've lost almost 35 pounds since I started working out and watching portion sizes.
- I LOVE hand-me-downs!! Just got three new shirts from my MIL!!! She's the best and I couldn't ask for a better "bonus" mom!!
That's my list for this week! What are you thankful for! Grab a button below and share!!!
Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
Weight Loss Wednesday
Hey y'all!!!
I lost about 2.5 pounds this week!!! Even with it being a holiday weekend!! I know I promised to post progress pictures, but I'm bloated today and am NOT taking pictures. That said, with the 2.5 pounds lost this past week, I'm almost at 35 pounds lost; which leaves 65 pounds to go to meet my goal.. I worked out this morning, but because I am not feeling well (Girl stuff), I didn't do a full workout today. Here's what I was able to do this morning. I will be working on a Button for Weight Loss Wednesdays in case anyone wants to start doing this with me. I plan to adjust the name to Wellness Wednesdays once I've met my goal, so will be making a button for both and will include both in case someone wants to participate, but is already at their goal weight and is more focused on overall wellness currently.
That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by!
{Becky}
I lost about 2.5 pounds this week!!! Even with it being a holiday weekend!! I know I promised to post progress pictures, but I'm bloated today and am NOT taking pictures. That said, with the 2.5 pounds lost this past week, I'm almost at 35 pounds lost; which leaves 65 pounds to go to meet my goal.. I worked out this morning, but because I am not feeling well (Girl stuff), I didn't do a full workout today. Here's what I was able to do this morning. I will be working on a Button for Weight Loss Wednesdays in case anyone wants to start doing this with me. I plan to adjust the name to Wellness Wednesdays once I've met my goal, so will be making a button for both and will include both in case someone wants to participate, but is already at their goal weight and is more focused on overall wellness currently.
That's it for now! Thanks for stopping by!
{Becky}
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Fall Fun & Chores
Hi y'all!!!
We officially start our fall schedule this week, minus a normal Monday due to the holiday yesterday. We have added several activities for the girls this year, along with specifically scheduled chores. The chores have been working pretty well, although, we didn't get much arguing to begin with. Check it out:
A's Schedule:
Monday
Strip bed - AM
Make bed - PM
Homework - PM
Dishes - PM
Tuesday
Homework - PM
Kitchen floor - PM
Wednesday
Homework - PM
Class at Church - PM
Piano Class - PM
Thursday
Homework - PM
Art - PM
Dance: Modern - PM
Friday
Bathroom - PM
Dishes - PM
Saturday
Dance: Hip Hop - AM
Laudry - PM
** Any additional chores as Mom or Dad request
M's Schedule:
Monday
Strip bed - AM
Make bed - PM
Dance: Pre-Ballet - PM
Tuesday
Dishes - PM
Entryway: Shoes & Floor - PM
Wednesday
Class at Church - PM
Piano Class - PM
Thursday
Dishes - PM
Friday
Laundry - PM
Saturday
Dance: Hip Hop - AM
Dishes - PM
** Any additional chores as Mom or Dad request
It looks like a lot, but we tried to work it so that they had at least one complete day off from activities, and actually managed to get two full days off from scheduled activities.
I'm definitely ready for activities to start again, the last two weeks, I've had two tired kiddos, who don't want to sleep, because they "aren't tired." At least with regular activities scheduled, that shouldn't be too much of an issue moving forward.
Alright, time for me to get back to my to-do list for the day.
Have a great day!
Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
We officially start our fall schedule this week, minus a normal Monday due to the holiday yesterday. We have added several activities for the girls this year, along with specifically scheduled chores. The chores have been working pretty well, although, we didn't get much arguing to begin with. Check it out:
A's Schedule:
Monday
Strip bed - AM
Make bed - PM
Homework - PM
Dishes - PM
Tuesday
Homework - PM
Kitchen floor - PM
Wednesday
Homework - PM
Class at Church - PM
Piano Class - PM
Thursday
Homework - PM
Art - PM
Dance: Modern - PM
Friday
Bathroom - PM
Dishes - PM
Saturday
Dance: Hip Hop - AM
Laudry - PM
** Any additional chores as Mom or Dad request
M's Schedule:
Monday
Strip bed - AM
Make bed - PM
Dance: Pre-Ballet - PM
Tuesday
Dishes - PM
Entryway: Shoes & Floor - PM
Wednesday
Class at Church - PM
Piano Class - PM
Thursday
Dishes - PM
Friday
Laundry - PM
Saturday
Dance: Hip Hop - AM
Dishes - PM
** Any additional chores as Mom or Dad request
It looks like a lot, but we tried to work it so that they had at least one complete day off from activities, and actually managed to get two full days off from scheduled activities.
I'm definitely ready for activities to start again, the last two weeks, I've had two tired kiddos, who don't want to sleep, because they "aren't tired." At least with regular activities scheduled, that shouldn't be too much of an issue moving forward.
Alright, time for me to get back to my to-do list for the day.
Have a great day!
Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Monday, September 5, 2016
Menu Plan Monday
Hey y'all!!!
Here's the plan for this week!
Monday (Labor Day)
Breakfast: French Toast and Eggs
Lunch: Sandwiches
Dinner: Burgers
Tuesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Dinner: Spaghetti
Wednesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Dinner: Grilled Chicken & Green Beans
Thursday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Dinner: Grilled Salmon & Green Beans
Friday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Dinner: Ham & Broccoli Quiche
Saturday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: Sandwiches
Dinner: Homemade Mac & Cheese and Hotdogs
Sunday
Breakfast: At Church
Lunch: leftovers
Dinner: Pizza
That's all for now!! Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Here's the plan for this week!
Monday (Labor Day)
Breakfast: French Toast and Eggs
Lunch: Sandwiches
Dinner: Burgers
Tuesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Dinner: Spaghetti
Wednesday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Dinner: Grilled Chicken & Green Beans
Thursday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Dinner: Grilled Salmon & Green Beans
Friday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Dinner: Ham & Broccoli Quiche
Saturday
Breakfast: Oatmeal
Lunch: Sandwiches
Dinner: Homemade Mac & Cheese and Hotdogs
Sunday
Breakfast: At Church
Lunch: leftovers
Dinner: Pizza
That's all for now!! Thanks for stopping by!!
{Becky}
Friday, September 2, 2016
Shabbat Shalom and Shoelaces
Hey y'all!!!
It's Friday! Shabbat Shalom or Sabbath Peace to you!
Two posts in one day! I walked to pick the girls up from school this afternoon. It was a nice walk, approximately a mile, it was just slightly too warm today. It will be good in about a month, but until then, I'll stick with my air conditioned car.
Then girls and I celebrated Shabbat (Sabbath) with Eggo waffles, scrambled eggs and cheese and bacon. Uncle Jonny came over and shared with us. In case you're wondering, we recently found out that we have a Jewish Heritage (on both sides of the family, mine and Z's), but that's not ultimately why we celebrate Shabbat. Also, we celebrate slightly differently than Jewish tradition, but the point is to rest and celebrate. And yes, we are Christians who do not have a problem eating Bacon at ALL.
That covers the first part of my title, now on to the second. Up until this year, we have used primarily velcro shoes for the girls. They're easy and the kids can put their shoes on alone. But when we went shoe shopping (which is a HUGE chore for us, because A has a genetic condition that affects her ligaments and muscles, specifically her feet) we found that A has pretty much outgrown velcro shoes. So instead of getting velcro for one and not the other, we just got tie-up shoes. The only problem with that is they don't know how to tie their own shoes. And we don't live near Aunt Rita anymore, for the family tradition of having her teach them when they turn 5. So after two school weeks of tying shoes for the girls every morning, I decided to find a simple way to teach them how to tie their shoes. Thank goodness for Google and YouTube! ;) I started with A, she picked up the concept pretty quickly, but like a typical first born (myself included), got frustrated when the first time didn't go so well. She was finally able to do it, but definitely needs some more practice, especially to help with the confidence. M, on the other hand, tried twice and picked it up almost immediately. We will be working on this more over the weekend. It will probably take a little more time for me at first, but at least come Tuesday when it's time to go back to school, I'll only have to say, "Get your shoes on." instead of having them come to me to tie them before we leave. If you're interested in the tutorial, you can find it here.
Alright, I'm out - gonna go watch my movie and enjoy my Muscato!
Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic night!
{Becky}
It's Friday! Shabbat Shalom or Sabbath Peace to you!
Two posts in one day! I walked to pick the girls up from school this afternoon. It was a nice walk, approximately a mile, it was just slightly too warm today. It will be good in about a month, but until then, I'll stick with my air conditioned car.
Then girls and I celebrated Shabbat (Sabbath) with Eggo waffles, scrambled eggs and cheese and bacon. Uncle Jonny came over and shared with us. In case you're wondering, we recently found out that we have a Jewish Heritage (on both sides of the family, mine and Z's), but that's not ultimately why we celebrate Shabbat. Also, we celebrate slightly differently than Jewish tradition, but the point is to rest and celebrate. And yes, we are Christians who do not have a problem eating Bacon at ALL.
That covers the first part of my title, now on to the second. Up until this year, we have used primarily velcro shoes for the girls. They're easy and the kids can put their shoes on alone. But when we went shoe shopping (which is a HUGE chore for us, because A has a genetic condition that affects her ligaments and muscles, specifically her feet) we found that A has pretty much outgrown velcro shoes. So instead of getting velcro for one and not the other, we just got tie-up shoes. The only problem with that is they don't know how to tie their own shoes. And we don't live near Aunt Rita anymore, for the family tradition of having her teach them when they turn 5. So after two school weeks of tying shoes for the girls every morning, I decided to find a simple way to teach them how to tie their shoes. Thank goodness for Google and YouTube! ;) I started with A, she picked up the concept pretty quickly, but like a typical first born (myself included), got frustrated when the first time didn't go so well. She was finally able to do it, but definitely needs some more practice, especially to help with the confidence. M, on the other hand, tried twice and picked it up almost immediately. We will be working on this more over the weekend. It will probably take a little more time for me at first, but at least come Tuesday when it's time to go back to school, I'll only have to say, "Get your shoes on." instead of having them come to me to tie them before we leave. If you're interested in the tutorial, you can find it here.
Alright, I'm out - gonna go watch my movie and enjoy my Muscato!
Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic night!
{Becky}
Thankful Thursday on Friday
Hey y'all!!
So, I ran out of time yesterday and didn't get this posted. I am so sorry. Things have been crazy this last month, but there is always something to be thankful for. Here's my list for this week:
- Z has a great job that is currently allowing me to stay home and be a full-time Momma for a while. (Don't get me wrong, I WILL eventually go back to working)
- A & M are finishing up week 2 of this school year and so far are loving everything about it.
- The Jewish month of Av is over tomorrow at sundown!!! If you need more information on why that's something to be thankful for; check out the information here. However, that link is only good until Sunday, September 4. So, if you read this after that day, go here for more information.
What are you thankful for this week?!?! Grab a button and link up! See what others are thankful for!
That's all for now. Thanks for stopping by.
{Becky}
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