Davina, I love your idea for photographing a family's beautiful life! My mom's group donates to families in a shelter and I am going to send along a gift certificate. Your idea was helpful to also give it some definition.

Eating light today, but mostly because I was low on snackin' groceries. Everything needs to be cooked. :)

Q: What's the difference between a football player and a duck?
A: One is in a huddle, the other is in a puddle!

I am so loving these riddles and jokes! I'm totally going to copy and paste these for the kids and cousins that will be here at Christmas!

Been doing butt exercises. Yes, butt exercises.

Eating less, too .... but one day was because I was feeling awful. But all better now.

Ok, a song to the tune of "O Christmas Tree" ... but as a mom you might not want your kids singing it ..... It's called "O Tom the Toad"

O Tom the Toad, O Tom the Toad,
Why did you jump into the road?

O Tom the Toad, O Tom the Toad,
Why did you jump into the road?

You used to be so green and fat
But now you are so red and flat.

O Tom the Toad, O Tom the Toad,
Why did you jump into the road?

;)~

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Alma!
Alma who?
Alma not going to tell you!

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Alpaca!
Alpaca who?
Alpaca the trunk, you pack the suitcase!

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Donalette!
Donalette who?
Donalette the bed bugs bite!

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Donna Mae!
Donna Mae who?
Donna Mae-k you an offer you can't refuse!

Yesterday I was having a pity party, so I ate a bit more than I should have.

But I also reissted french fries right after a great workout.

biked 5.6 miles, walked a mile, and did some solid time on the weights.

Ok. Laura busted me on Facebook. I have a weakness for homemade hot chocolate. With marshmellows.

But let me tell you .... I wanted to have chips + dip for breakfast today, but I opted to have oatmeal because it was healthier.

Aaaaand, my butt hurts from my exercised 2 days ago. Still.

a solid 30 minutes on the stairmaster

and probably 20 minutes worth of weights today.

so there, Laura, even if I DO drink hot chocolate. with marshmellows. ;)

oh, and my husband talked up the hummus for his office party. while I REALLY want to take peanut butter fudge, I know there will be a bunch left over (and sitting needlessly on my counter), so I'm opting for something more healthful. i'm telling myself people will appreciate it. maybe?

Karen, you are clearly kicking butt this month! Sorry to leave you lonely.

I'm not keeping up. I am still off wheat, dairy and sugar and it does feel good not to have a chubby Christmas like I did last year. Feeling discouraged about my knee so having trouble being motivated to excercise.

I can do jokes (I like the frog one)
Q: What should you do if there is tomato soup on the menu?
A: Wipe it off!

Yes, so funny to bust you on Facebook Karen! :)
How WERE those homemade marshmallows???

Took a nap today! Boy was that nice.
Made homemade chicken soup so had that for lunch.
Had our baked potato thingy for dinner. Tonight we added Lloyd's BBQ pork, corn and guac. So yummy on a December night.

Q: Where do termites vacation?
A: In Holly-Wood!

Walked for blocks shopping instead of driving and parking. Got it all done before the crowds. Chicken soup for dinner. yum.

didn't eat homemade marshmellows, Laura. Sorry. :(

Oh, so today, aerobics.

I went to a movie and wanted popcorn. Luckily they have an EXTRA SMALL size for $1. It was the right price and the right size for 1 person.

I did without snacks today ..... ate less for dinner.

I cleaned my whole house top to bottom. Even dusted the blinds! What a wonderful thing to relax in a clean house!!!

Q: What cereal do skiers eat for breakfast?
A: Snowflakes!

HA! I ended up in the fetal position on top of a laundry pile and pulled a blanket over my head. My husband came into the bedroom, saw my feet sticking out and had a bit of a heart attack. Like the witch in the wizard of oz.

so, tomorow for Christmas Eve, I'm opting to have my healthy hummus available instead of fatty, fatty dips! :) And homemade applesauce for dessert, instead of anything else like cakes or anything.

Then off to chill w/ the in-laws the week after. Now THAT will be the problem. My MIL LOVES to cook for us/feed us.