Silicone…not just for perks
Last week ended with a Baby Shower !
I felt so priveleged to be one of the first people to know about Myka’s pregnancy! I was even more excited when she found out that she was having a girl…. although I would be just as happy for a boy 
I was also lucky enough to help choose the cake
It did say, “Welcome Dublyn Natalya” By the time I was able to take picture, half the cake had been devoured!
Hey, I’m just glad the cake was that good.
I e-mailed Myka a link to the bakery so that she could choose a flavor. They had everything from cookies and cream cake to peanut butter frosting! Myka chose white cake with buttercream frosting.
Jamie brought her sons, Trevor and Tallan
Tallan opted to taste his hand.
Trevor was extremely approving.
When I got home, Pedro decided to taste something decadent…
He began like that
…and that led into this…
…it was all or nothing
I don’t always give Pedro my almost empty AB jars but Snuffy and I needed some free entertainment.
Unfortunately, free anything is hard to come by. I did get to use my employee discount on a new coat though!
With my old-as-dirt North Face pants and even older New Balance shoes…I’m officially uncool
It’s a bit of an “old lady coat” but I couldn’t afford a North Face Tri-Climate. This one was the warmest coat that I could find and it didn’t look like every other pea coat that every other mom seems to have
I also discovered a new food combo to love
Steamed Broc, Cauliflower and Carrots (California Blend) with 365 organic baked beans. A little random, I know but I get some veggies, protein and complex carbs in something other than a traditional salad. I wanted something warm. I would like to try making my own baked beans though…anyone have a recipe?
I did create something from scratch…
my working model of a human hand for Anatomy and Physiology lab
I used this website as a guide. The website gave me a list of supplies…
I used to quick-drying silicone caulk to create my hand but it still took FOREVER
Maybe it just seemed to take forever because my time for homework has been limited. Mallard has been out of town for work for a week now. He told me today that he may not even be home for Thanksgiving!!
So, my gym time has been cut drastically but I still found time to Whittle My Middle.
I spent some quality time with Ms. Jillian Michaels as well.
A few weeks ago I recieved Jillian’s Shred as part of a giveaway from Stephanie. So, I had to pick up more Jillian I saw this at Target (pronounced TAR-JAY with a French JAY sound)….
Kudos to all of you SAHM’s that work out at home. Working out with kids is hard even with the right equipment.
One of my weights and one of Snuffy’s weights
She was all about the cardio warm up but she bailed on the rest. I really liked the workout. The plank variations were my favorite! I can’t wait to try more of Jillian’s DVD’s
Bring It!
Ya, that was right after I got finished. The next day I was definitly feeling the leg work. My glutes and hams were screaming! In a good way ! Tonight I tried Jillian’s Shred Level One. It was pretty easy but it was Level One. I wanted to start at the beginning in case it was tougher than I anticipated.
What’s your favorite at-home workout?
white cake with buttercream frosting in pink…oh too cute!
I never got the really girly baby shower I wished I had, so I always melt when I see other people’s, too sweet!
love your new coat!
baked beans…well, molasses, brown sugar, yellow mustard, garlic, onion, S&P all cooked with the white beans you use. I have never actually made them but I have researched it ad nauseum and there are 1.86787980 million recipes but those are your basic ingredients off the top of my head. For vegans that is
Haha, PEdro is LOVING that almond butter!!! Too funny, I would have been jealous, for sure. I want to roll on the floor and lick the heck out of the almond butter jar!
That cake looks so delicious, and the picture is great! I can’t believe they have peanut butter icing, I’m getting that on my next b-day cake, for sure.
Not a fan of Jillian, my favorite at home workout is my Giam Pilates video! I love it.
Have a fantastic Thanksgiving Jenna!
Jenna from eatliverun has a killer recipe for them on her blog – here’s the link: http://eatliverun.com/breakfast-recipes/homemade-baked-beans/. I’ve made them a few times with lots of compliments… I’m even making them for Thanksgiving
Oh… and I think you are rocking the new coat!
That’s too funny about your dog and almond butter! I had no idea dogs liked that!
My favorite workout dvds are the Get Ripped series and I also like to do kickboxing type cardio workouts at home.
Working out with kids is hard! the other day I was babysitting and decided to try and do some ab work and when I got into plank the little boy came and sat on my back! It made for a much tougher plank I guess!
YUMMM buttercream
Aww that is a cute name! I love little girls so fun to dress up!
If I’m at home it’s yoga or elliptical. I’m not a fan of at home working out though. I go crazy w/o my run or spin!
Aww hope Mallard makes it home for Thanksgiving!
LOVE your coat! and that baby shower looks so much fun!
Such a cute cake!
Pedro is after my own heart eating PB. Our dogs love PB too!!
My favorite at home dvd is The Firm, I love those workouts…feel it the next day. Then Jillian is second.
Hey girl! I love your new coat! i think it’s super cute ,and there ain’t nothin wrong with rokcin a little old lady steeze with the utility pants and sneaks. You are adorable no matter what you wear! I don’t work out too much at home….for now–D is getting me an elliptical trainer for Christmas. Whoo hoo! But if I do exercise at home now, I usually do a yoga download or my super hilarious old school kickboxing videos. Hope you have a very happy thanksgiving my dear! xoxo
AH! Ohh my gosh! Pedro is the CUTEST thing! haha with the cutest name!! i totally grinned when I saw him and read his name!! what a babe <3
I love baby showers!! i cannot wait to have one for my sista!
Favorite home workout? pilates or yoga download
you are too cute girl – sooooo much fun! yay for jillian – ive had the shred for forever and too scared to try it, haha! love the coat!
That cake is adorable! Love the third picture of Pedro. Niko looooves her peanut butter, too.
Looks like a fun baby shower!
I really like your model of the human hand (I’m such a physiology nerd). So neat!
My fave at home workout is definitely yoga. Check out yogadownload.com for some really good podcasts.
What a fun baby shower! Good choosing on the cake–that is adorable!
Oh, Shred. You’re reminding me how long it’s been since I have attempted it. It’s such a killer for me!
Cute coat! I want a new coat this year that is NOT black–so sick of seeing all these black coats!
Miss ya lady! Hope you had a very happy Thanksgiving