Pictures for the show...

I've entered 2 pictures into the FXBG photo show. I decided to go with 2 pictures. This is my first year entering. I have my pictures matted and ready to go with the plastic hangers and label on the back. I'm excited. I'll be dropping them off later this week (along with Kristen's pics) and then next week I'll go back to see if they won. :)

For the next 5 days....

I've made myself a goal to drink 2 slim fast drinks a day and eat 1 meal for the next 5 days. My friend Jessica, got me the slim fast drinks and I'm determined to do this. A meal of veggies and fruits. Wish me luck!!! I know I can do this!!! :)

I'll edit this blog through out the week with my progress! :)

Day 1: Doing good. I had a shake for breakfast and lunch. I went to the store and bought a lot of veggies and fruits. I'll make a salad to take to work tonight along with some fruits. I also worked out for an hour at the gym this morning! So far things are good! :)

Day 2: Things still good. I've already lost 2 pounds! :) I had a shake for breakfast and lunch again today. For snacks, I have some fruit and a little bit of reduced fat peanut butter on a green apple. And for dinner I'll have some whole grain rice, fruit and some carrots and cucumbers.

Day 3: Today, I had a slim fast for breakfast and one for lunch. I also worked out for over an hour at the gym today. For some snacks, I'll be having a green apple with some reduced fat peanut butter, and some bing cherries. I haven't had soda since Sunday. I've only been drinking water, and lots of it too. :) For dinner, I'm going to have some baked beans, corn, and fruit. And of course, I'll bring fruit for snacks. I've thought about different foods that I love. Like, pizza or steak sliders from Red Robin but I know that food will be there next week. I'm still determined that I can get through this without indulging in a bunch of bad foods. :)

Day 4: Well it's now day 4. I continued with having slim fast for breakfast and one for lunch. I had a snack a while ago. My new favorite, green apple with reduced fat peanut butter. MMMM For dinner tonight I will have some left over baked beans and corn. And I'll bring the last of the bing cherries for a snack. Guess it's time to go to the store for some more cherries! :)

Day 5: My last day!! I'm so glad. Today, is actually the first day that I'm really hungry!! haha I had a slim fast for breakfast, and then again for lunch. I also worked out for an hour today. For a snack I had a green apple with peanut butter. For dinner I had whole grain rice. For snacks tonight I have a banana and an apple. By midnight tonight I will be done and glad that I made it. :)

Bravo Cucina Italiana

Today, Jessica and I went to lunch at a new place in the Village at Spotsylvania Towne Centre.
We went to Bravo Cucina (means Kitchen) Italiana. :) We sat outside. I ordered the Meatball sliders and Jess got the Grilled chicken sandwich. Everything was awesome!! I so want to go again. :)

Apple Blueberry Pie

I decided to make my first pie today. I filled the pie with apple and blueberry filling. :) At first I was just going to make apple but I only had 1 can of apple filling and 1 can of blueberry filling so I thought putting them together sounded cool.

I put more slits in the crust that I probably should have but I didn't care. I think it's cute!

After about 1 hour and 10 min the pie is done! :)

Look at some of the filling oozing out. Cool!!

I wanted to try a piece before I left for work so I cut a hot slice and added some redi whip. DELISH!! :)

Star Gazer Lillies

All last week I've been waiting for them to pop with beautiful flowers. Over this past weekend they finally bloomed. :)

World APS Day

I have Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome. For short it's called APS. ".

Wednesday, June 9th is proclaimed "World APS day". Please show your support by spreading awareness by wearing burgundy!!

For more info on APS you can check out apsfa.org.

Thanks!! :)

Sex & the City 2

Tonight Kristen, Melissa, Crystal and I went to Muvico and saw Sex & the City 2. I liked it! I didn't like the part with Liza Minnelli. I didn't get why she was in the movie. And she sang Beyonce's "All the single ladies". I mean really? LOL

Spoiler!!

Left to Right: Miranda, Samantha, Carrie and Charlotte!

One of my favorite parts was when the girls were doing Karaoke while in Abu Dhabi. They sang 'I am women'.

Overall, the movie was kinda cheesy but fun. I could see how some people would be offended by some of the things they did or said but come on people it's just a movie. It was fun! :)

After the movie we had a great dinner and great conversation at Firebirds. Love that BLT salad and Chicken Tortilla soup. :) MMMMM!!!

Virginia Renaissance Faire

Today, Kristen and I drove out to the Lake Anna Winery for the Virginia Renaissance Faire. Our goal this year was to try a scotch egg. (We went last year with Ashley but we didn't have the guts to try the scotch egg.)

Cute little sign...

Scotch egg.....A hard boiled egg, wrapped in sausage then deep fried. So good! :)

The Queen walking around the grounds.

The Queen
Alpacas! :)
A drunk pirate. :) (It was Pirate invasion themed)

Pretty blue hydrangeas.

Fun times!!! :)