Avocado Salsa

Eric and I have been counting calories since January. I have lost over 14 pounds since then and we love doing it. It is really fun and easy, because we use www.myfitnesspal.com. It also reminds me to drink more water, eat healthier, and take my vitamins. :)

I used to HATE counting calories before, b/c it was really difficult to know how many calories were in a cup of baby carrots, etc.

Since we started doing this, we have been eating healthier snacks too. This has been a favorite lately and I thought I would share. Of course, avocados may not be low-calorie, but they make up for it by being healthy, filling, and delicious.

Sarah's Avocado Salsa

1 large ripe avocado

1 medium vine-ripened tomato

1 lime

1 tbsp dried cilantro leaves

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

a sprinkle of garlic salt

*Cut the avocado and tomato into small chunks, but don't mash the avocado. Add the seasonings and mix well. Then squeeze the lime into the mixture and gently stir again. Eat alone or on some chips. We like Central Market Organics, Blue Corn Chips.

Enjoy!

Still Here...

Well among other things, we have just been hanging out lately. :) See? Lexi's new thing is to climb behind Daddy, sit on his shoulders, and mess with his head...literally!

I have also started thinking about their 3rd birthday party. And yes, I know it isn't until June, but I like to know what I'm going to need, buy fun supplies gradually, and practice making any yummy things I want to serve at the party. I am a planner and enjoy being a planner.

The girls wanted cupcakes and cake pops for their birthday instead of cake, so I gave Bakerella's "cupcake bites" a whirl. They were fun, easy, and super tasty. The girls jumped up and down after tasting them and then hearing that I was making them for their birthday party too.

Can you tell that the sprinkle in the middle is a pink tiara?
But since Miranda and I were already making a bunch of these fun things, we mixed up the decorations and tried a few other ideas.

Delicious and cute...can't beat that!!