Memorial Day and then some

Hello!

I've missed blogging but I've been sick with a nasty head cold. They aren't kidding when they tell you to wash your hands multiple times a day in elementary school. Working with kindergarteners means TONS of hand-washing for me. (But apparently, I failed.)

My head is congested, nose sniffly and my body is tired. I'm not quite out of the woods yet but getting close. I spend Saturday night sniffling away at Andy's parents house in San Diego. We saw a Padre game and they won! YAY!



Earlier this week, I made some tacos using new product finds from Trader Joe's. I love that this pre-packaged seasoning had no MSG in it. The brand I used before did so I had to toss it.



Yes, I stole Caitlin's shot glass taco holder idea. Worked like a charm. Besides the oozing hot sauce.



We filled the taco shells with lean ground beef, hot sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, diced tomatoes and guacamole.



We used this hot sauce. It's FABULOUS!



And had skinny margaritas. (Trader Joe's has an awesome mix and it's light in the sugar department. Check it out.)



Yesterday, I made us green protein smoothies. I figured some spinach might cure me. It was good! I am scared of green smoothies so I only added one cup of raw spinach.



Then it was time for a pool party and food! We heated up these baked black beans.



Brought out these dips.



Turned on the margarita machine. (This only comes out for special occasions!)





And had burgers, beans and margaritas while watching bad tv. Then we laid out by the pool with my sisters and friends. I am hoping to get some color without actually tanning this summer. It probably won't happen. I'm too paranoid about skin cancer, more freckles and weird tan lines.

How did you celebrate Memorial Day?

GRUMPY SMOOTHIE!!

I. AM. SO. GRUMPY!!!!

This morning I decided to use up some of the plain oikos greek yogurt I was sent to sample. I got out the blender, 1/4 cup of cranberry-pom juice, mangos, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries and started my smoothie.

I added the tbsp of ground flax that Dr. Fuhrman suggests. (Btw I'm currently reading his book "Eat to Live" and semi-following his suggested diet plan.)

Anyway I was excited to have a smoothie this morning until our stupid blender decided to stop working!!! It took me 15 minutes to blend the smoothie!!

Moral of my story: It's time for me to indulge myself with a high powered blender. Vita-Mix please?



Smoothie of death. It's too chunky to be good. UGH!



I switched the straw for a spoon. ha!

Time for more blogging and "Eat to Live" reading.



Have you read this book? What do you think? I'll post a review soon. I actually have quite a few books to post about.

Also congratulations to my sweet almost-husband (18 days!!!!) for completing his first year of being a high school teacher! I am incredibly proud of you.