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!!

Blooms

I was so excited to come home from Oklahoma and see that Toby's tree had started blooming! We bought a Redbud tree for him and Eric worked super hard to make sure the roots were properly established. I think he did it. I am looking forward to seeing this little guy grow and thrive.

It was really cold in Oklahoma and we didn't go outside a lot. We had such a wonderful time, but I didn't take very many pictures. I will try to post about the trip later today.

Babies Need Milk

If you have read my blog from the beginning than you know how much I LOVE the Mother's Milk Bank at Austin. Right now there is a huge shortage of breastmilk available to sick and premature infants across the country. Please share this information with everyone you can. I am definitely donating again when we have another baby. It is easy to do and sooooooo worth it!!

http://www.pitchengine.com/pitch/128494/

Miranda's Pictures

My friend Miranda got a camera for her birthday a few months ago. She was sweet enough to try it out on my girls a few times. I don't about any of you, but I am just in awe over some of these pictures. Thanks, Miranda!

Lilly bug...

Mommy and Lexi...
Park time...Lilly is in the sunglasses.


Super Hero Twincesses...
Zoo Time...Lexi loves the little monkey. :)
Starting another phase of looking more alike??
I just can't get enough of these little girls! Good thing since we are leaving tomorrow for a girls trip to visit Amy in Oklahoma. Have fun in the quiet house, Eric. I know I will have plenty of pictures to share from the trip after we get back. :)

Early Spring...

We are trying very hard to make Spring come early by wearing pretty little dresses and big pink sunglasses...

We'll have to wait and see what happens.

Beautiful Weather = Play Time

Friday was supposed to have highs close to 80℉, so we planned a picnic at the park. Of course, it was pretty cold with the wind and it was more like 50 something. We went anyway and just bundled up a little more. Our awesome friends came to play too, and it was a wonderful morning!