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Thursday, March 12, 2015

Mini hidden veggie meatloaf muffins





Mini Turkey Meatloaf - Perfectly portable and pre-portioned for ease and calorie control! Protein pack as well!

Ingredients:
2 lbs lean ground turkey (or chicken)
3 egg whites
1 cup quick cooking oats
2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. low sodium worchestire sauce
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried parsley
2 tsp black pepper
2 tsp sweet chili powder
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp garlic powder (2 cloves minced)
½ cup cilantro finely chopped                                                                                          
 1 small onion (finely chopped)
 ½ orange (or red) bell pepper finely chopped
1-2 Zucchini grated and strained (pat dry)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Spray 12 muffin pan with non-stick canola or olive oil spray.
3. Mix all your ingredients together in one large bowl.
4. Roll the mixture into balls and place in muffin pan. Muffins should be about the size of a racquetball.
5. Bake for 40 minutes.

Makes 12 muffins.
thank you Alexa for the recommendation! 

recipe via: Alexa Fit

Monday, February 9, 2015

A Frozen Celebration

I bit the bullet and executed a simple yet NOT simple Frozen party for Pella's 5th Birthday Party.



















Resource's:
Cake by MJB cakes 
Blue frosted Petzel Wands 
Anna & Elsa princesses provided by Smile and a Song Princess Parties 
 Anna and Elsa Wooden cake toppers by Mosey

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Adios 2014

Talk about a crazy year!!!!


Some 2014 highlights:

January
-We found out I was pregnant (unplanned) in the end of January, that alone was a whirlwind of emotions.
- We took the family to Disneyland for an early birthday present for Pella

February
-Pella turned 4!

April
- I turned 29
- Found out I was pregnant with a baby BOY!

May
-Got myself a new minivan!
-Got a bunny for the kids

June
- Nick took his motorcycle to Born Free 6

August
-We took the kids to San Diego for a family vacation
-Pella started Transitional Kindergarten

September
-Nick turned 36

October
- Had to say goodbye to my French Bulldog Lola, she was 10 years old.
- Gave birth to Nicholas

November
-Orla turned 1
- Had our first Thanksgiving in our home with family

December
-Nick completed the construction of his new shop in our back yard

I tried to pick 12 photos 1 for  every month, but that was impossible so heres some of my favorites photos of 2014



































2015 Goals
I am looking forward to getting back in shape this year, and push myself to stay motivated and healthy.  I am also making it a point to not use my cell phone/social media as much,  and give the kids more one on one attention. I want to work on myself, and my lack of patience I have at times. Looking forward to having Nick home a few days a week, so definitely going to make it a point to sit down and have dinner as a family on those nights. I want to give back more this year, whether it be via donations or my time. I want to blog and write more this year. I feel like these all are realistic goals, and may seem like a lot, but I think I can tackle these....

Happy New Year everyone, I wish everyone the best year ever!