CrossFit in Seattle

Kevin and I spent last weekend in the Seattle area for our CrossFit training. We managed to leave a day early and spend Thursday night with our dear friends, Whitney & Travis.. and their adorable kiddos. It was such a blessing to have that time to catch up with them.  The remainder of our weekend was spent in our training. We learned so much, met amazing people and worked-out incredibly hard. It was such an awesome weekend.  I can't say enough good things about the CrossFit course- the trainers are amazing, you learn SO much and the people with you are equally as awesome. An all around great time.  Here are a few misc pics from our time:

Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! Hope everyone had a great day yesterday filled with lots of love, hugs, kisses and chocolate. Our day was wonderful and my little heart throb made my heart skip a few beats every time he smiled at me..

 Our Valentine's Day dinner party was such a success. Such amazing fellowship, food and laughter. I think it helps having Myron and Diane up- like they've always been here! Mason stayed up two hours past his bedtime but I can't blame him.. he got snuggles in with his Uncle Seth, playtime with Uncle Luke and loads of attention from every one else. A little view of our night:

 

A perfect, no plans kind of day.

Every so often a Sunday comes along with no plans. Today was one of those rare days and it was also one of those perfect days- where every little detail and moment is just, perfect. It was a bit windy outside but we bared the cold and took Mason sledding anyway. He loved it! So cute to watch him laugh and smile all the way down the hill.

 

I found this recipe for homemade goldfish and had to try it. I made a slight adjustment and used whole wheat flour instead of white and no kidding,  these taste just like the boxed goldfish! But, they only have 5 ingredients as apposed to the list of random things listed on the side of the goldfish box you buy in the stores. This will become a staple recipe in our house for sure. I also made my fish cookie cutter out of a coke can, like the recipe shows. Aren't they cute?

 

My little fish cutter was taking too much time so the last batch we just made crackers and they turned out delicious too.. Mason loves them!

 

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Enjoy your week!

Friday Afternoon.

Friday afternoon. What a welcomed sound.  Our weekend is filled with prepping for the arrival of our dear friends,  trying three new recipes (one which includes sweet potato waffles!), hair appointments, outdoor fun with Mason, organizing old clothes and giving away some of M's little outfits that look far too small to have ever fit him, cleaning out my car, planning our valentine's day dinner, and just enjoying being together, doing whatever else it is, this weekend brings. What do your weekend plans look like?

Happy Monday!

Happy Monday Friends! Hoping everyone had a wonderful weekend. Ours was filled with snow time, grocery shopping, football, family, laughing and relaxing. It was really great. This is my last full week of work then next week I'm down to part time. I squeezed Mason just a bit tighter as I left this morning and whispered how much fun we would have on my days off. I can't wait. Spending the day with this little man? I'll take it. every single day.

Muffins!

oh hello February.

As mentioned before I am on a muffin kick...

 

You will need:

1 cup almond butter

1 cup almond meal/almond flour

3 eggs, whisked

½ cup Raw Honey

⅓ cup Unsweetended Shredded Coconut

⅓ cup Coconut Oil, melted

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon sea salt

pinch of cinnamon

½ cup blueberries

Then:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix all ingredients together.

Pour into muffin cups in a muffin tin.

Bake for 15-20 minutes.

 Enjoy!

 

 Two days later I made these with strawberries. Equally as amazing.