Man's Best Friend

So as the winds of Hurricane Sandy howl against our windows (and let's be honest, through the drafty house) our dog is protecting her master.

P.S. the two are worn out from playing some intense kitchen with Vera

Miss Minnie

We have had Minnie for over a year this month. To say we had a rough start would be putting it mildly, but I have to admit she is a really good dog and I am glad she is put of our family!

The Finished Product

So here is my little pea pod!

Where is my inner "Merry Mod Maker" when I need her?

So once upon a time I was in 4-H.  Our 4-H group was called Merry Mod Makers, and they actually still exist today. The Merry Mod Maker in me gets all these great ideas to sew projects because "how hard could it be" she says...

The Merry Mod Maker gets all excited, buys material and a pattern for a Halloween outfit for Vera.  However, the Merry Mod Maker is no where to be found when it actually comes time to sew the project. And to top it off, the Merry Mod Maker forgets that I am not 12 anymore, that I actually have laundry and dishes and cleaning to do and oh yeah, a 13 month old to chase after. 

The Merry Mod Maker had gotten previous ideas to make a Christmas tree skirt, curtains for Vera's room and other various items.  Most of which took hours upon hours to make.  This in comparison is going relatively well; however, Vera is going to swim in this outfit.  If you get a little green blob show up at your door step, you know it is Vera!

Tis the season to be canning!

So healthy month October has had its good and bad moments. Although yesterday was one of days I made lots of unhealthy choices about pop and snacks, Ryan and I (and his dad) canned for about 13 hours. I was exhausted but now we have a years worth of healthy green beans!

My little nerd in-training!

Vera went to her first baby story time at the library with her friend Miranda this week!

Love

Just thought I would also share a picture of 2 people I love more than I can describe:

You can't fall off the wagon if you never really get on!

So healthy month October...not really going so well! But, at least I am conscious of all my bad habits/choices now!! Tomorrow is another day!

What I have been able to do is drink more water. So not only is my water bottle my new best friend but so is the picture!

My new best friend for the month

Healthy Month October

So I have decided that October is going to be "Healthy Month".  Not because I am looking to lose weight  or get in better shape, but simply because I want to be healthier. Over the last few weeks/months since I finished breastfeeding my eating habits have become terrible and my caffeine intake has skyrocketed. I read somewhere that it takes a month to make something a habit, so I am hoping if I do these things for a month, I will have them incorporated into my daily routine. I made Ryan join in my healthy month crusade.  He is going to try to no longer buy pop out of the vending machine.

Here are my goals:
1) Drink more water
2) No caffeine (1 cup of decaf on my way to work only).  This is two fold, I will hopefully save a little money as well since I will not be making a daily stop at McDonald's
3) If someone brings chocolate/candy/dessert to work, I can have ONE piece (I have a tendency to stuff my face to the point of sickness)
4) Work-out 4 days a week.  Since cold weather is coming, this will probably have to consist of Wii workouts, but a little movement is better than the no movement I am currently partaking in.
5)Fruits and Veggies as snacks
6) No eating after 9 o'clock

Okay, I think that does it for now.  Wish me luck!