Fun Food Fridays!!

I read another woman's blog that had "Fashion Fridays" and that got me thinking. I really don't care about fashion, just comfort, so I decided on something I like much better, food! I thought it would be cool if anyone who wants to participate use Fridays to blog about new recipes, fun finds, and any tips you might have. One thing I think could be particularly helpful is if we find any good WeightWatcher-point finds.

For example: Last night Jordan and I made bison burgers (yum!!) 1/4lb of bison is 3.5 points, these AMAZING buns are only 1 point (yes 1, for the whole bun!), and 1 slice of 2% Kraft cheese is 1 point. That makes a 5.5 point burger- not bad!!

Another wonderful bread find is Nature's Own Light Sourdough. It is only 1 point per 2 slices! Most breads are at least 1 point per slice, if not more.

So there you go, my first Fun Food Friday blog. I really hope you guys want to join in so we can swap ideas and such. To be honest, the only people who read my blog and blog themselves are Jill, Jaime, and Lauren. Soooo... if you read it and I don't know about your blog, please leave a comment with your URL. Thanks!

Great Week

Sorry I haven't blogged all week, but I have been at my parents doing a whole lot of nothing. It was so nice to be able to relax and sleep as much as I wanted. I started out my week by laying out in the backyard. Of course it only lasted about 30 minutes before I got bored. While laying on my stomach, I kept hearing a noise under my lounge chair. I finally realized that Paisley had crawled underneath the head-end of the chair to get out of the sun. It was so cute!!

One of the more exciting things I did this week was make the first of three sections of my parents' concrete countertops. My dad has been researching our project for months and we finally got to start it! Unfortunately it has to dry for 3 weeks, so we won't be able to see how it turned out until then. It was a lot of fun to try it out!

The main reason I went home this week was because one of our family friends graduated Friday night. Some of you might remember Alex from my wedding (she was a bridesmaid). I can't believe she is already graduating!! She was in 4th grade when I first went to Faith and started playing soccer with her older sister, Ali. As our families have become closer and closer (our dad's are BFF's... yes, like 7th grade girls) we have also become like family. I was so proud to see her graduate and can't wait to see what God has for her!

On Saturday we went to a winery for our Mother's Day gift. It was so fun! They have a wine tasting room and a wide variety that you can buy. We sat outside and ate panini's, drank wine, and listened to live music. My mom loved it!

I am putting this picture in for Ben and Brody (Jill, you'll have to show him). This is the only thing Jordan requested when he came- - Babes! No, it is not a strip joint... it is the most amazing fried chicken and chicken fried steak in the entire world. We always talk about it with my brother-in-laws, so here's a lil taste of what it is like. (This pic does not do the food justice)

Today (Monday) we cooked out right before we left. It was fantastic! We had hamburgers, hot dogs, and bratwurst. We basically are carnivores in our family. It was a great way to end a wonderful week with the 'rents!

Random updates:

1. I made it out of my first year of dental school with a 3.30 GPA- I'm very excited!

2. Remember Charlie from the weight room? Jordan saw him kiss another man in the parking lot, so I'm pretty sure he wasn't hitting on me....

Once Again, Content may be Graphic

I took my LAST final of my first year this morning. Bright and early, 8 am, and somehow did suprisingly well. I decided that this warranted a celebration. In some cultures (including the Bible folks) gave sacrifices to their gods/God in order to thank them for the blessing.


I gave a little sacrifice of my own....mwahaha!

But in all seriousness, God has blessed me in so many ways this year! First of all, I made it. Second, I did it and accomplished my goal of maintaining a GPA above 3.0 (that means no 'C's). And thirdly, He gave me all of you to help me through this hard year!! I love you guys so much and appreciate all the thoughts and prayers!

And yes I am eating a huge cookie before my lunch.

Warning: the Contents of this Post may be Offensive to some Viewers (such as my mother-in-law)

A many of you know, I am smack dab in the middle of finals. Well, I'm on the tail end and only have one left, but still... I have been extrememly stressed out and a little crazy-eyed lately, not to mention frazzled. Last night before Jordan got home from -yet another- very very long day, I texted him to warn him. Warn him of what you ask? About the fact that our entire apartment has EXPLODED!! You would think our closets came alive and spit out our belongings. His response to my warning- "what happened?"

I told him the truth- "Me.... I happened...."

Because to be totally honest, most of the things you see are mine or of my doing. I did laundry, but put it on the guest bed. I brought home materials from my dental school drawers and laid them on the couch. I ate and didn't clean up after myself. Yes, it is my fault. Tomorrow is going to be a very long day of cleaning.

At Least One Good Thing Comes From Finals

I'll never forget the first time I ever received one of these lovely bouquets from my mom. I was at Hardin-Simmons in the freshman dorms taking finals when my RA told me I had a "package." I was really confused because all packages went to our mailboxes, but went downstairs anyway. Waiting for me was a yummy cookie bouquet!! I think they were cheerleaders (to cheer me on to victory, of course). Ever since then (with a few exceptions of times where I wanted to be healthy- - boo) I have gotten a little something-something made of sugar. Having been out of school for a year, I forgot how much joy something so trivial can bring me. I think these are my favorite cookies so far- they are too cute! I absolutely love my mom- she is the best!

The question is, are sugar cookies really the best thing for a dental student?

Who cares?!!?

Lauren, you are more than welcome to a tooth- it will make studying better, I promise!!

Sorry Charlie

Yesterday I went to work out in our apartment's workout facility. It is by far the worse workout room in the whole world, and after yesterday, I am afraid to go back. Here is how I spent my 45 mins in the gym:

10 mins on elliptical.
Old man gets off tredmill so I decide to walk on it.
I ask the other semi-body builder working out if I can turn the TV on. (mistake)

man: "Of course, indulge yourself." (ummm... weird choice of words, but ok)
me: "Thanks"

I begin walking on the treadmill while watching Charlie's Angels.

2 mins later:
man: "Ohhhhh my calves hurt soo bad- I killed them! I worked out this morning and now I just maxed them out again and I can't walk...." He shows me his calves.
me: "Wow- ouch."

2 mins later:
man: "Do you like garlic?"
me: "yes...."
man: "did you know garlic helps to burn calories? Oh yeah, it burns them right off."
me: "cool." (who cares??)

2 mins later:
man: "Is this Charlie's Angels?"
me: "Yes..."
man: "What a coincidence! My name is Charlie! What's yours?"

2 mins later:
Charlie: "Yeah... so 2 years ago I used to weigh 140 lbs- now I'm at 200!!"
me: "Oh wow, congrats." (please stop talking to me)

2 mins later:
Charlie: "So.. in the morning I work out really hard, and then I come back and work out the same muscles again that same day. The morning work out helps me build mass" -flexes his biceps- "and the afternoon workout gives me the cut I want" -flexes his triceps and motions with his hand at the 'cuts'-
me: "Huh. Cool..."

I get off treadmill:
Charlie: "You got really good cardio in today- I'm impressed!"
me: "well, I'm trying."
Charlie: "You have great calves. I mean, they are beautiful!"
me: "Uh.. thanks..?" (I gotta get out of here! I'll stretch at home!)

I exit as soon as possible.

The sad thing is, I really don't think he was hitting on me or anything like that. I think he was just socially awkward. He also talked to the mailman that came in to get a drink and the maintenance man. So I must say, Sorry Charlie- you're just weird.

The Last Few Weeks

Here are some random pics of our lives the last few weeks:

This is us at Jordan's fraternity's 'formal' on the Guadalupe.

I think it's pollen season... all she wanted to do was sniff the ground. FYI- she is at my parents' house for 2 weeks before I go there to see her! I'm going to be so lonely during the day :(

Last Thursday a group of us from school had a rotation at Coronado Elementary school. We basically taught 1st and 2nd graders how to brush their teeth correctly. Normally, this would have been a blast... but after the swine flu scare, being around 50 snotty kids was not appealing to us. The 1st grade class I taught was bilingual and I happened to have a little boy who didn't speak much English. He had a hard time concentrating on what I was saying and instead turned to my friend, Lauren's, group and made farting noises. At least one of the 2nd graders called me "hot"- it wasn't a total loss.

This weekend my parents came into town and stayed at the La Cantera resort. It was absolutely beautiful!! My mom had a great day Friday just laying out by the pool and reading/sleeping. It wasn't hot and the sun barely came out, so we didn't get burned, just a good tan. I am definitely going to sneak back on the property and lay out at the pool this summer... no one will ever know!