I'm Happy to bundle up! Suggestions for a 2014 Resolution!

Usually this would not be my idea of fun, to bundle up. It's just not the case today. I'm happy to bundle up because that means I get to cross country ski! I checked the weather report and today is suppose to be in the mid 30's.. Unfortunately, right now its only in the teens, but it's not going to stop me! 

I can not forget my Garmin.. I really want to see how many miles I travel and how fast on my ski's. I completely forgot yesterday but that was just a little trial ski trip.. this is the real deal.. I get to ski as much and as far as I want. Skiing is also taking the place of going to the gym and running inside today. I just can't do another day inside the gym. 

This is what I will be looking at today while I workout (ski). Its 100 times better then looking at a TV or the wall for an hour +. 

 

These are some happy feet and legs.. I'm itching to get out there.. Guess I should leave now that its light enough outside to not get freaked out in the woods. 

Last night was Tim's Birthday (Steve's brother). We had prime rib, mashed potatoes, mushrooms, squash, salad and french onion soup! A ton to eat and I was STUFFED! Can you believe I skipped dessert! 

We are now done with December Birthdays for the family. Three birthdays for the month and all from December 19 - 26th! 

I have one more night.. then I am only eating healthy foods. I just can't eat more crap! (that includes me caramel rolls, which I had 2 this morning). It kind of hurts my stomach and makes me feel sick. Maybe that's a good thing.. I'll want to stop eating that stuff if I don't feel well. 

I read an article about the benefits of being a vegetarian.. 

It was late.. so my memory is not the best and I'm not going to run and get the article but maybe later I'll go back and post the reference info.. and actual information. the main point was that you will be leaner on a all veggie diet. Dah... time to give up meat or at least cut way back to just 1 time a week. It also included giving up dairy.. bye, bye ice cream at night. 

Did I tell you what a great idea I had? Instead of coming up with our own New Year Resolutions.. Ask all family members to come up with one for you... They usually hit it spot on! A little truth never hurts.. well it can but maybe it will help us stick to some good changes in 2014.. 

So what are some of my "suggested" resolutions for the coming year? 

1. Wear more NON-Black colors, I do love black.. just shouldn't wear it every day..black pants don't count, right? 

2. Be more patient.. because I'm always in a rush.. Why? I have no idea why I need to do everything quick and go places NOW. 

Winter Snow Fun!

I'm absolutely loving the snow and being able to Cross Country Ski!!!! 

Celina and I headed out to ski as soon as we could today.

Map..Check! Ski pass... Check! 

I have no idea of how far we skied but we took the short trail  since we are limited in time. 

What a great day to ski and get some much needed exercise this afternoon. It was snowing lightly out which made the woods extra pretty.

I've decided that no matter what.. I will ski every day that there is snow on the ground! 

Which one is better then the other?

I had a tough decision to make for breakfast this morning... Do I stick with my every day Wheat bread with Chunky Peanut-butter or do I have the cranberry walnut bread that is one of my favorites this time of year? 

There is also more Caramel rolls.. Which are my absolutely favorite type of bread.. so many choices.. so what do I do? Have half of everything. I would hate to give up all my favorites so I just choose to eat a little of every thing. 

I need these gone from the house and I can not be responsible for eating all. I just read an article about weight gain while still working out. It's the old, Well I worked out so I can eat as much as I want and not gain weight. That is just not true! You can and will gain weight even burning 700+ calories from running if you indulge too much. Caramel rolls is what I'd love to over indulge in.. but I know better so I'm trying my best to pace myself.. and hope that someone else will help eat these up!

Now I know.. It's back to the gym today after taking a rest day for Christmas. That's now 27 days of not working out this year.. I don't want to add any more days or pounds. 

Christmas night...

We have a busy Christmas schedule.. after having Christmas Eve at Tim's.. Christmas morning at our house we then move on to Steve's parents house for more gift opening.. then back to our house for Christmas dinner. We figured out a few years ago it's easier to come to the gifts then to transport them. This way we all get to share the entertaining..and we all agree, it just works really great! 

 I just can't get enough of this baby boy... can you tell I really like being Nana-Rain? Evan's going to have a trillion baby pictures because I must take at least 100 or more per day. 

 He just wanted to sleep all day long.. We really tried to wake him up.. then at 8pm.. he woke up and was looking around. I just love all the cute faces he makes. He is definitely my favorite gift this Christmas.. to have him here with us all for his very first Christmas... makes it very special.. 

 Dinner.. we ate really late.. but so good. Ham, some cheese-noodles, smashed potatoes, veggies and dip, three different breads, coleslaw and asparagus. 

 The ham was super good.. and by 8pm, we were all starving!

Claudette (Steve's Mom)  makes the fancy Christmas yule log cake every year. I'm thinking some day I need to try making one of these. I remember making one when I was taking French in High school.. Some day this tradition will be passed on to me, so for now.. I'll just enjoy the delicious Chocolate Cake. 

One more baby and Nana-Rain picture.. I'm so lucky Kendra and Paul like to share and let me hold him as much as possible. 

Merry Christmas 2012... Morning..