Loving Wednesday

  I am linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday!  Its  so cold I am struggling a little bit today.......

I'm Loving - that last night we went and watched Sarah and Addison year for Danville.  They were playing where I went to High School.  This Friday they will be cheering at Central. Love that family is close that we can go see them cheer.

I'm Loving - that tonight is 8th grade night for volleyball. Last home game of the season!!!!  Go Knights!!!!

I'm Loving - that even thou its freezing out Spring Break is coming soon!!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day!!!!

Smoothies

   I am linking up with Raising Reagan  Good Eating Habits on the Run.  You could take these smoothies with you in the morning.

 

  Every Sunday night I get together with my Life Group last night Chad who owns a gym shared with us some of his smoothie recipes.  We all been working out mainly in group fitness classes.  The guys are having a biggest looser contest. 

  ****  I really hope when we go to Destin they are not all still dieting!!!!  I love to eat out and eat!!!!!!!

 

This is Jeannie pouring the smoothies in the little cups for us to try.  Yes that is me playing on twitter...

 

 

This is Chad in the back using the magic bullet making the smoothies.  Yes that would be my Sonic coke.  We were post to sacrifice something for Lent but I could not sacrifice my coke - I thought about it but I just can't do it.

 

I will share with you his smoothies - I have been buying almond milk - its pretty good.  LOL Ashley won't drink it says it tastes like nuts and that's only cause it has pictures of almonds on the cartoon.

 

They also make whey sugar - I am kind of interested in maybe getting that and using that when things call for sugar.  Wonder if you can tell a difference?

 

 

CAFE JAVA SMOOTHIE
8 oz water
2 oz 1% choc milk, skim milk, soy milk, or almond milk (this gives any shake a smoother texture)
1/4 cup ice (2 ice cubes if using large ice cube trays)
1 heaping tsp finely ground coffee of choice (decaf has been proven to help maintain hunger better than caffeinated)
1 packet or tsp whey low sugar substituted
1 scoop chocolate or vanilla whey protein
** frozen banana pieces, a tbsp oats, and 1 tsp flax (or 5 walnut pieces) will make this a complete break"fast" shake

TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
10 oz water
2 oz V8 fusion lite
1/4 cup ice (2 ice cubes if using large ice cube trays)
1 cup pineapple / mango mix
1 packet or tsp whey low sugar substituted
1 scoop vanilla whey protein

VERY BERRY SMOOTHIE
10 oz water
2 oz V8 fusion lite
1/4 cup ice (2 ice cubes if using large ice cube trays)
1 cup triple berry blend from SAMS Club
1 packet or tsp whey low sugar substituted
1 scoop vanilla whey protein

CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE SMOOTHIE
8 oz water
1/4 cup ice (2 ice cubes if using large ice cube trays)
1 tsp jello sugar free / fat free pudding mix
1 packet or tsp whey low sugar substituted
1 scoop chocolate whey protein

A tsp flax oil or 1 tbsp flax seed, 1 tbsp oats, yogurt (watch out for sugar content), or fiber supplement will make any smoothie more complete. However, I would advise not to add fiber to a post exercise shake as fiber will slow absorption, which is not desired post workout.


Happy Valentines Day

 

Happy Valentines Day!

 

 

 

   I should of took pictures all week.  We have been dressing in our Valentines clothes all week.  Ashley was so excited that today was Valentines day.  She picked out a Dora Balloon last night.

We had fun last night writing out  Valentines.

 
We had a great time tonight we got together with some of the other ingle moms from the day care.  One of the ladies there is a foster mom and is getting ready to adopt.  Its funny how much people have in common.  We just laughed and the kids run around playing.

 Today I got a special Valentine from my dad -  he surprised me with a gift card from a Spa in town.  I am so excited to go get a facial.

  I would say today was a pretty good day!!!!



 

 

 

 

I am linking up with Thursday Blog Hop. over a Nanny to Mommy and Mom in the USA.

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm Loving - that Ashley is so excited about Valentines Day...

I'm Loving - that Ashley has enough Valentines clothes to wear all week.  ( Thanks sheshemade and Zully)

I'm Loving - that our volleyball team won last night against Jefferson  7th and 8th grade.  That has not happened in a long time.  That both teams would beat Jefferson on the same night.

I'm Loving - that we have Monday off of school.  There is a book sale at the U of I. I am getting my hair colored.  Thinking about getting it cut to my ears.  Also have a foster care compliance visit on Monday.

I'm Loving - that its getting close to Spring Break...  Destin here we come!!!!!

Franklin 7 4A State Basketball

When your team makes it to State you love being the Athletic Director.  Franklin 7th grade boys basketball team made it to 7 4A state.  It was held in Normal Kingsley.  We played last Saturday and won 2 games on Saturday.  So then we played Thursday night in the Championship Title Game.  We played East St. Louis.  We lost except we played hard showed lots of character and heart.

We have a wonderful lady in our community and comes out to sporting events and takes pictures Liz Brunson .  Her kids are grown I believe she has grandkids now.  I wish a had talent like her and then use it to bless other people.

So here are some pictures of the night - she took 192 pictures I won't load them all.

  The game begins!!!  The crowd is ready........ We took 2 fan buses 92 students.  I bet a good 50 students got ride to Normal.

The students were wonderful!!!!  I think they will remember the game for years to come.

It was a great season.

 

 

 

Except I am ready for spring break and I already have schools calling about what dates we are playing next year...  I don't want to think that far ahead!!!!

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I'm Loving - that my Franklin Knights play Thursday in 4A State Championship Game - we play East St. Louis

I'm Loving - that we had a great Superbowl Sunday with our Life Group.

I'm Loving - the Zumba class that I went to last night at the YMCA.

I'm Loving -  tonight is we are meeting again for our Wednesday Night bible study.

What I'm Loving

I am linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday.  Its my favorite post of the week!!


I am Loving - that our 7th grade boys basketball team plays in Sectional tonight - if they win they play in 7th grade 4A State on
Saturday at Normal Kingsley.  GO KNIGHTS

I am Loving - that I am riding the fan bus tonight to the game.  I am excited that I still get excited for fan buses and anything to see a smile on the students faces.


I am Loving - that the weather is so nice - I am getting spoiled!!!  Friday is post to be 2 degrees out.

I am Loving - that Friday night Shelly and I are volunteering for One Winter Night -  change the lives of many who are living on the streets in the most desperate circumstances. Many will brave the cold winter night outside in a cardboard box, just a taste of what it's like every night for so many in our community

 

 

I am Loving - Kardashian Glow™ Tan Extender Rich Flower Oil offers deep moisturizing, while providing powerful antioxidants to protect the skin from damaging elements - it makes me feel important :)

 

 



What I'm Loving Wednesday

I am Loving - that the 7th grade boys Franklin Basketball Team won its first game in regionals last night.  So we play for the Championship game tonight at 5:00 p.m.

 I am Loving - that today we had our Honor Roll assembly at school.  I did the shopping for the prizes.

I am Loving - being a mom to Ashley who is full of energy!

 

 

Have a Great day!!!!  Stay warm its freezing in IL............

Slim by the Summer

   

 

 

I am going to join Anna and Lanaya's Who's in? You know you want to!  So ... get to the gym, get running, pull out those dusty workout DVD's, chase your kids and work up a sweat! Whatever you have to do. They are using My Fitness Pal as a tool to help us track our workout goals and how many pounds we have lost.

 

Go over to their blog and check it out.  The link-up starts Monday!

 

 

What I'm Loving Wednesday

I am Loving - that 7th grade regionals start next Tuesday for our 7th graders.

I am Loving - that Ashley had a wonderful time at the cheerleading clinic

I am Loving - that my dad is doing a little better after having some fluid drained off his heart yesterday.

I am Loving - Lip Balm of the Month Club - these were great for the month of January.

My Little Cheerleader

 

 

 

Tonight Ashley was a mini maroon for Central.  She got to cheer and do a dance at half time.  In the Fall she was a mini maroon for football.  She loves it.

 

This picture was from Sunday's Clinic.  These lovely girls were my students at Franklin when they were in Junior High.  I am so thankful that they take Ashley under their wing.  Desiree ran XC for me!! 

 

 

 This is Friday night - Ms. Ashley has her eyes closed.

 

 

 Tonight was also Project Purple is an initiative of The Herren Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit foundation established by former NBA basketball player, Chris Herren, that assists individuals and families struggling with addiction. Project Purple was launched to break the stigma of addiction, bring awareness to the dangers of substance abuse and shed light on effective treatment practices.

 

 

The Project Purple concept was developed when Chris spoke at a local high school in 2011 and the front row of students were wearing Purple shirts. After Chris shared his story, one of the purple shirts raised her hand and stood up to speak. As snickering and laughter could be heard throughout the auditorium, the student said “Thank you Mr. Herren for validating what we do. We are the sober students of this high school and each year we take a pledge to not use drugs or alcohol.” Chris was captured by the courage it took to not only stand up and share the symbolism of the purple shirts, but was inspired to make a difference amongst adolescents across the United States.

 

 

Tonight the gym was filled with purple shirts.  I even had my purple shirt on.

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This is who Ashley thought was great all evening.

 

 Hope everyone has a great weekend!!!

 

 

 

 

 



Back to School

 This is Jan 4th 2012  - first day of school after winter break.


 This is Jan 8th 2013 - first day of school after winter break a year later.  Where does time go?

    

 

I can not believe that its time for me to register Ashley for Kindergarten.  Next Wed I can go on school tours 9:00 -9:30 and 1:15 - 1:45.  How do they expect me to visit 11 schools in that time?  February 27 I can enroll Ashley for Kindergarten.

 

I just want to cry that my baby is growing up.  I am really obsessed with the entire kindergarten process.  I keep telling myself I am teacher it will be fine.  It is just so different to be on the other side of the coin.

 

What I'm Loving Wednesday

 Today I am linking up with Jamie on What I'm Loving Wednesday!


I'm Loving - that I had a wonderful break!

I'm Loving - that at school we have started 3rd qt.

I'm Loving - that this morning I had breakfast at Panera with my mom before school.

I'm Loving - the warm weather we are having for Jan.....

Then for the first time I am linking up with Michelle .  I am excited for my Valentine Pinterest finds.  I hope to make Ashley Valentines.  Or maybe even have a Valentine Party for her friends.



 

Valentine Cake Pops via @ bakerella

 

 

   

 

                    Freeze pink milk in a heart ice cube tray, then place in their milk for Valentine's Day.

 

asubtlerevelry.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Please come and follow me on Pinterest @saveleki

Monday

 

 

    Today was back to work.  We did not have students.  We had meetings.  We had a good time  we got to play with the new Polar WearLink®+ transmitter with Bluetooth.

 Ashley and I went to the Y tonight.  I had a great class I went to Body Pump.  Ashley played when we got there it was crazy.  It was first day of swim lessons and the New Year.  I dropped her off at the place she plays and she said look "100 kids to play with".  When I went to pick her up she was drenched with sweat.  Ms. Nicole and Mr. Q could not believe how much she was sweating.  She said she was "exercising".  She drank entire Gatorade when she got home.  I should put the heart monitor on her.

 

Ashley is the talker - all the Y workers know Ashley by name.  When she enters the Y - she lets them know she is back...  LOL they are ready to put her to work.

 

I am ready to see my students tomorrow!!!!

 

   

 

 

 

Play Date - Break is Ending

 
  ****  I have pictures to post except the computer is not letting me load the pictures....  Hopefully can update soon.




It's Friday and I go back to work Monday....  I guess I am ready for Monday and it will be back to work.

  Thursday we just hung around home.....  Ashley had a play date with Lillian.  We know Lillian from church and she is also in our life group.  So we are super excited we will be going to Destin with Lillian and the others for Spring break.....  We are starting to count down the days....

  We also went to Franklin to watch the Franklin Volleyball team scrimmage the staff.  The volleyball team has is first match on Saturday.  I can't believe its volleyball time......


  We also went to dinner with Amy and Lillian.  We went to the Olive Garden.  It was good.  Except it was too long for the girls to sit.  Ashley is getting better in restaurants but tonight was not one of them.  I think she just excited to have a friend out with her.

  Yesterday I was all set to make smore's brownies that I saw on a web site this week.  Except when I went into the cabinets - I could not find any brownie mixes only all these cake mixes......  I have 10 cake mixes.....