My PB + J

The Sunshine of my Day. . .

Was when I finally caught Payton smiling on camera. I have tried so many times but her eyes are either closed or her smile turns into a yawn look. This first picture was my last attempt and I am so happy she had it in her to cooperate for one last shot. The second one isn’t the greatest quality (pretty blurry and dark) but these two show the two sides of Miss Payton’s smiles. LOVE HER! Today is a great start to the week, I woke up very groggy, I don’t really know why since P and I slept from 10:00 pm to 7 am and then I fed her and went back to sleep from 7:30 am until 11 am. My workouts have been going great, I made it to the gym 5 days and then ran one day at home, so I managed to fit in 6+ workouts last week. I feel great, a little sore today, but I am going to take today off instead of tomorrow just to rest a little more. I am excited to do my weigh-in on Wednesday!
Have a great week everyone!!


My First Blog Award!

I am getting this award from Mrs. D @ The Power of the Pink Lines. Can I say that I am pretty giddy? I know it’s kind of silly but I am just happy that someone besides my family or friends is actually reading my blog. I have to admit that I am a blog stalker, and Mrs. D was one that I frequented so when she was actually reading mine it made my day, so thanks Mrs. D!

Here are the rules:

Thank the person who nominated you & have a link to their blog

Copy the award & paste it to your blog

Tell us 7 interesting facts about yourself

Nominate 7 bloggers you love & link to their blog


These may not be “interesting” facts but here ya go:

1. I have to get this one down right away and it’s probably more embarrassing than interesting. I sucked my thumb until I was fourteen, yes fourteen years of age. I could not part with my comfort blanket, but sadly when I got braces in my sophomore year I had to give it up.

2. My husband was my first real boyfriend and we met on my first day of community college in August of 2000. We knew after three months we would marry one another but did not get married until 2007.

3. I have an addiction to cupcake liners, cookie cutters, baby bows, and the Internet (total shocker I know).

4. I listen to the food network all day. I may never look up at the TV but I listen because it comforts me. I have watched the network since it’s beginning years and it has been my self-taught culinary schooling. Plus, I am always picture myself on the network.

5. I love football and snowboarding. I would give my right leg to live in Aspen, even though I love living in Poway where a good chunk of the SD Chargers reside. Just the other day I was next to Shawne Merriman and when I got my pedi a few weeks ago Luis Castillo was sitting next to me. I guess I am pretty lucky.

6. I could tell you 97% of the time what the ingredients are in a dish without ever seeing a recipe. My sensitive palette is one of my best talents.

7. I have a happy dance. The only way to describe this without seeing it is to describe me as “Josey Grossy” from “Never Been Kissed” if you’ve seen the movie you should just be giggling by now. I heart Drew Barrymore.


Now, it’s time to nominate 7 beautiful ladies! (and yes, I am openly admitting that I stalk your blogs daily, what else is a mama on maternity leave to do?)

Ashley @ THE GIDDINGS FAMILY

Danielle @ THE SIMMONS FAMILY

Becky @ MY LITTLE FAMILY

Sfloyd @ IN A NUTSHELL

Heidi @ AS THE FORESTE GROWS

Whitney @ THE BRINTON’S

Kim @ DISH BABY

Weigh-In Wednesday

Monday kicked-off my first day in the gym since July 2nd. This was the longest stretch I have ever gone without working out and boy am I paying for it now. I had so much anxiety stepping foot back into a routine but today I feel normal, like a human. I know that probably sounds weird but while I was pregnant I babied myself and once Payton was born I had to baby myself again due to having a c-section. I have been so upset with my weight gain, my current weight is the heaviest I have ever been, yeah I know it was for a good reason but I am so excited to see it all go away. I have set a goal to lose 20 pounds in two months, this is a little unrealistic considering that means I have to lose 2+ a week but I know I can do and I will do it. My starting weight is 170 and I plan on getting down to 150 by the time I go back to work on April 19th. My overall weight loss goal is 35 pounds, which I hope to shed by June. I know I had said I was joining Weight watchers but I decided to join Jillian Michael’s online program. My routine includes four days in the gym and two days working out at home using my wii Fit, Your Shape and walking the dog. So far I am totally impressed with Jillian’s program and cannot wait to start the customized meal plan and workout program tomorrow. Check in every Wednesday on my “weigh-in Wednesday’s” to track my progress and some weekly recipes that I am trying.

Starting weight: 170
BMI: 27.54

** I do have to note that I have already lost 29 pounds. When I weighed in at my last doctor’s appointment the day before Payton was born I weighed in at 199. I hope some of you find this number funny like I did every time I was weighed. Who would have thunk!? Not me, that’s for sure!