Sunday, May 23, 2010
Welcome Home
Jackie greeted us with a special surprise when we got home this weekend. Apparently, she did not like the new "wipe your paws" mat for the door!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Friday, May 14, 2010
4 years and counting
Happy Anniversary husband.
Today we've been married 4 years! Can you believe it?And we've been together almost twice that long.
Looking back at our pictures makes me smile.
I love you so much and cherish the years we have had together and look forward to all the great years to come. Just in this short time, as you have gone from boyfriend to fiance to husband (and this fall will be a father), I have loved and respected you more than I thought possible. Watching you work full time while getting your Masters is something I know I could not do. You are amazing. I cannot wait to see you with our little girl. This might be the last quiet anniversary for awhile.Love you.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Panama City
We spent the end of last week in Panama City with my family. It was a really fun trip with perfect weather, great food, and lots of good visiting!
My parents rented a great house right across the street from the beach.
With a fantastic view.
Adam and Dad went golfing one day. Here dad is watching some golf in the afternoon.
We spent most our time on the beach, talking and reading. I read this book. It was good for the most part, very enlightening. I wanted to discuss each paragraph with Adam all along the way so I was a super slow reader. 
We got in a couple games of Boccie ball-and I won one of them! When the girls were reading Adam found other ways to entertain himself. 
We call this the Umbrella graveyard. The last day was so windy we lost both of ours.
This gem was located right on the beach. I tried to convince Adam to buy it, but he was not interested.
This is our first family trip back to PC in years. I grew up going there every year as a kid. We stayed at the Palmetto. The Palmetto was basically a motel on the beach. The beach-side one has been rebuilt but it looks to me like the one on the other side of the road is still the original. 
Here are some Palmetto pics from back in the 80's. I know you are jealous of my sunglasses.
You can actually see the Palmetto in the background of this shot.
We came back Sunday and Jackie left us a little surprise in the backyard. Tennis shoes and potted plants are really the only thing she's ever chewed... at least they were yard shoes!
Also, if you are worried about the oil there was no sign of it at all. The water was really clear actually. We spent some time in it except when there was the shark sighting!
My parents rented a great house right across the street from the beach.
With a fantastic view.
Adam and Dad went golfing one day. Here dad is watching some golf in the afternoon.
We spent most our time on the beach, talking and reading. I read this book. It was good for the most part, very enlightening. I wanted to discuss each paragraph with Adam all along the way so I was a super slow reader. We got in a couple games of Boccie ball-and I won one of them! When the girls were reading Adam found other ways to entertain himself. We call this the Umbrella graveyard. The last day was so windy we lost both of ours.This gem was located right on the beach. I tried to convince Adam to buy it, but he was not interested.
This is our first family trip back to PC in years. I grew up going there every year as a kid. We stayed at the Palmetto. The Palmetto was basically a motel on the beach. The beach-side one has been rebuilt but it looks to me like the one on the other side of the road is still the original. Here are some Palmetto pics from back in the 80's. I know you are jealous of my sunglasses.
You can actually see the Palmetto in the background of this shot.
We came back Sunday and Jackie left us a little surprise in the backyard. Tennis shoes and potted plants are really the only thing she's ever chewed... at least they were yard shoes!
Also, if you are worried about the oil there was no sign of it at all. The water was really clear actually. We spent some time in it except when there was the shark sighting!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Getting Started
I have people ask me a lot of questions about following the Paleolithic Diet. Why I do it, how I do it, and what benefits I see from it.
I've put together a short post answering those questions as well as an easy way to get started following the diet and what results to expect.
Keep your questions coming!
The simple rule to get you started is: Eat meats, veggies, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and NO sugar!
#1. READ LABELS ON WHAT YOU ARE BUYING!
I will use yogurt, which every woman has been told to eat to loose weight, as an example. Ingredients include Sugar and High-fructose corn syrup. So step one, read before you buy!
Don't let yourself get overwhelmed! At first it can seem daunting! What to eat and what not to eat. So let's just start with breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day.
Typical breakfast in our house:
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon (nitrate free)
Apple slices and Almond Butter
Coffee, sweetened with honey or agave nectar.
That takes work each morning so I would suggest making things ahead like my Breakfast Casserole or Omelet Muffins!
Morning snack: Keep a bag of almonds at your desk to snack on. Make sure they are only roasted with salt, no added oils or spices-check for sugar too they like to sneak that in.
Also grab some fruits, carrots, or celery to munch on before lunch if you get hungry.
If you cannot live without your yogurt then do some research on Greek yogurts with all natural ingredients (the only sugar coming naturally from fruit).
Next let's tackle lunch. If you're eating out and heading to a sandwich shop, switch to a wrap instead of bread. If possible look for places who will wrap their sandwiches up in other things like the "unwich" which is wrapped in lettuce.
Order a burger and remove the bun, ask for veggies as a side. Fries are a starch so we only want to do a "little" of that!
For Adam's standard lunch we cook chicken breasts on Sunday night. He takes one each day. Then he will take an apple and some almonds or olives.
Sodas are loaded with sugar. I like to make tea that I sweeten with honey. Water is always the best.
The diner possibilities are endless. I create our dinners is to include a Protein, Carb and a Fat.
A quick example would be Pork Chops, Brussels Sprouts and some olives. Or you can get more in depth and use your fat to cook with. For example, pork chops sauteed in butter or olive oil. The possibilities are endless and you'll soon find you don't need bread or pasta to feel full and satisfied.
I often tell people to think about what nutrients you are putting into your body. Think first about what "fuel" you are providing yourself with, not just how the food tastes.
So get started SLOWLY. Start to read your labels on processed food and cook with fresh ingredients more. I promise you will see a change!
I've put together a short post answering those questions as well as an easy way to get started following the diet and what results to expect.
Keep your questions coming!
The simple rule to get you started is: Eat meats, veggies, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and NO sugar!
#1. READ LABELS ON WHAT YOU ARE BUYING!
I will use yogurt, which every woman has been told to eat to loose weight, as an example. Ingredients include Sugar and High-fructose corn syrup. So step one, read before you buy!
Don't let yourself get overwhelmed! At first it can seem daunting! What to eat and what not to eat. So let's just start with breakfast. It's the most important meal of the day.
Typical breakfast in our house:
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon (nitrate free)
Apple slices and Almond Butter
Coffee, sweetened with honey or agave nectar.
That takes work each morning so I would suggest making things ahead like my Breakfast Casserole or Omelet Muffins!
Morning snack: Keep a bag of almonds at your desk to snack on. Make sure they are only roasted with salt, no added oils or spices-check for sugar too they like to sneak that in.
Also grab some fruits, carrots, or celery to munch on before lunch if you get hungry.
If you cannot live without your yogurt then do some research on Greek yogurts with all natural ingredients (the only sugar coming naturally from fruit).
Next let's tackle lunch. If you're eating out and heading to a sandwich shop, switch to a wrap instead of bread. If possible look for places who will wrap their sandwiches up in other things like the "unwich" which is wrapped in lettuce.
Order a burger and remove the bun, ask for veggies as a side. Fries are a starch so we only want to do a "little" of that!
For Adam's standard lunch we cook chicken breasts on Sunday night. He takes one each day. Then he will take an apple and some almonds or olives.
Sodas are loaded with sugar. I like to make tea that I sweeten with honey. Water is always the best.
The diner possibilities are endless. I create our dinners is to include a Protein, Carb and a Fat.
A quick example would be Pork Chops, Brussels Sprouts and some olives. Or you can get more in depth and use your fat to cook with. For example, pork chops sauteed in butter or olive oil. The possibilities are endless and you'll soon find you don't need bread or pasta to feel full and satisfied.
I often tell people to think about what nutrients you are putting into your body. Think first about what "fuel" you are providing yourself with, not just how the food tastes.
So get started SLOWLY. Start to read your labels on processed food and cook with fresh ingredients more. I promise you will see a change!
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