Author: Val

Weekly Workout: August 23-29

I got in my regular workouts again and felt pretty good doing it.  I’m grateful for every week that I’m able to keep working out – especially that I’m still able to do a good leg workout.  I know many people are able to work 

Baby Watch: Week 32

Another great, but tiring week!  My baby shower was on Sunday – the one where we revealed the gender.  It’s a boy!  It was such an amazing shower with so many close friends and family.  We are truly grateful to have so many awesome people 

Gluten Free Pretzel Buckeye Bars

Gluten Free Pretzel Buckeye Bars

If you’ve ever been to Ohio, especially central Ohio and Ohio State University, you’ve probably had buckeye candy at one point or another.  If you haven’t, that’s crazy and you need to get on that.  Buckeyes are pretty much amazing.  They are a staple during 

Menu Monday: Taco Mania!

It’s Menu Monday again.  I’m terrible at menu planning because I have no idea what our evenings will bring, so it’s easy to post our meals after the fact. I didn’t get this posted on time because I had my “main” baby shower on Sunday 

Sunday Social: Kid Stuff

It’s Sunday Social day where Ashley and Neely post questions each week for people to answer on their blogs and a linkup.  This week’s questions are random ones about childhood. 1. What do you miss most about being a kid? Being completely carefree. 2. Dd 

Life Lately…

Busy, busy, completely busy.  That pretty much describes us. We finally picked a rug we like for the living room.  Now Boof won’t wipe out when she jumps down from the couch.  We are getting things done around the house, but everything seems like it’s 

Weekly Workout: August 16-22

I’ve settled into a pretty good 4 day/week workout schedule.  I’d like to do 5 days, but I’m not going to the gym if I’m not feeling it at this point and I’m not worried about it.  Plus, I’d rather do a little less now 

Baby Watch: Week 31

Another good week!  My belly looks like it’s popped so much more this week, but I don’t think it actually did so much.  I finally switched to a maternity shirt for the pictures since my other one was so tight and getting short, and that 

Spicy Eggplant and Beef

Spicy Eggplant and Beef

This meal sure isn’t pretty….  As a matter of fact, it looks truly gross – but it is so good!  Even Lo really liked it and he’s never been thrilled with any eggplant recipe I made.  My sister emailed the recipe to me and when 

Menu Monday: Not a week to be proud

It’s Menu Monday again.  I’m terrible at menu planning because I have no idea what our evenings will bring, so it’s easy to post our meals after the fact.  This week had way more processed food than we are used to,  as in, lots of