Fun-Tastic Friday

<p>Greeting readers!! I hope you all <strong>wore red</strong> yesterday in support of <a href="http://www.goredforwomen.org/">National Wear Red Day</a>! I sure did; little <strong>pops of red</strong> at the gym for my workout and then an <strong>all out red sweater</strong> for work! Speaking of the gym, I got in <strong>25 minutes</strong> on the <strong>cross ramp</strong>!<img alt="DSC05937" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinWHs7UiZ6y3UA9EJlj3qDj5hh6VZD6j6UnJtpz9X2-ZDStxZfHeR8dd1FPJF-aYxHriMqsKUXoOJAn0NM34T1PLEdo7pWP-4Ompo6g1CvCw8c0Jpjci4vXSgv4jK-lgQz-nXbjrKi1M6z/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC05937" width="304" /><img alt="DSC05940" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSWp73cWMyiWcnvBQeaPKpBHLengGCHKDYj87wLSXxAN2S-cdOS0lbRbbc07j6tsGPv4Y-wDjPv03ra-hmMKJscwVAs39-h9bak9J8zzjlT3iZrJZ3S8fBZidGJpVxU8D22QhJBL2QwRLE/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC05940" width="304" /></p> <p>I tried something new for breakfast,<strong> </strong><a href="http://iowagirleats.com/2010/02/01/banished-from-the-face-of-the-earth/"><strong>overnight pumpkin oats</strong></a> inspired from <a href="http://iowagirleats.com/">Iowa Girl Eats</a>. If you haven’t checked out her blog, you should <strong>definitely do so</strong>!! Oh and another bonus, she’s a fellow “<strong>corn fed cutie</strong>”! ;) (AKA an Iowan!) The only difference between mine and hers were the nuts, I chose to use <strong>walnuts</strong> I had as a topping rather than sliced almonds. I don’t think I added enough cinnamon though…I will know for next time. My serving was<strong> 3 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkwYQCF8yJpBhVTywi571tsaWhTm4tGDP9uivRfTBhBthwwLXDWM877VE5M_48FWCFdTo-K_KexA8sYL-bqkMCMJ66polPVS4H9pyYcbYdRLz_G_dHksthSWFd1P6FKWynF2ukVFS5ih9/s1600-h/DSC05939%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05939" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNYEbOka7MEcwznqNLlde8jYHGC3jhLJiRzXX38wOF030ikmxM_2t7AjPceLqc0xk1keN0odkypxtdwlDDGA64OABuMjqunEZwDt9gjX1Rbi3TyO_ZXIINACH0ffi8la46-46ZrMqd2aeL/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC05939" width="404" /></a></p> <p align="left">It was a <strong>white winter wonderland</strong> outside today! Light flurries all day…here is the view out my office window! I think the flurries are so light you can’t even see them in the picture!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiIszLE_X_wxKp_QgQY10Omxu830IxoIieC4u8VSyPXEgBMhYbKwnugdu7464yKLXdRJ2eTKoVozT-fpfU0hG-ejcIm76ZeF7naFtuLsbFbZKjVBcQsYupF3-Voyy4rqhNoLDQgv0GxQ5i/s1600-h/DSC05943%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05943" border="0" height="404" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTYo5w4W00IZ2VV0xmdQnNZ0oaPfS8J1ZrVIN3fr5jzqxs_fVzNpUGtdEmEHFrj9JC27s1RmPOU5o26LQksPPQEQVKreavWq6qvQng9BcwWJcRRnFSgbSxG4XuvptwZxfkCDggrPt_9hNF/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC05943" width="304" /></a></p> <p align="left">I mixed up my favorite morning snack, <strong>1 1/2c strawberries</strong>, <strong>yogurt</strong>, and <strong>1/4c grape nuts</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixPS7iKnjeInTRHU9IBwqjQWzY6Fv-HJEM_wHnjIxMlT1y4I1FBG_roeGmSz5u6Nl2HMlXfh_ztyUKlSiQaiHXhOl_0Y5blpiqDDUDYUov_0RxkjqAaUzHJEOIzABH7KNPuDQigh0ba4U9/s1600-h/DSC05944%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05944" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXWStQLQ-ASoT3O1Pgz8dL9cHV8gOnXu9RDzfsHQDuXhEyduzAjODtN9nwhsSk8AJdtSADucJGh2HhjeYAqM22vHSl_CRZHiMI1qM1jf8freH6aAGZ9hPEjSC0jCjQBQAxHEb273-eUiSL/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC05944" width="404" /></a></p> <p align="left">I went for a nice & warm lunch today since it was snowy and cold outside. I had <strong>chicken noodle soup</strong> and a <strong>cheese sandwich</strong> surrounded by an <strong>orange</strong> for <strong>5 points</strong>. <img alt="DSC05945" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnvgYVzDBFBGqx_AaZg58IbI5_R9SgxkS6g8EB7r6KpbrF-7G-o-a-UVKTsHe_aMw2UfgjThPkm7sztzod1GlCq2jHJ39vXCeh6W_wovRx9OtsrOZxZJLoMD0qkCLU-rwiGUYWVpsdLTDT/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC05945" width="404" /><img alt="DSC05946" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge1jOdu-O5yidRQ9nDzb3Y1X_BmLuEVa68tIyDSx0A9dA2A5KSdxpuvuFex4xpJD6pWBSecAY9MnPDItJKTplMfiV1hadXkAHO2-gegfzOKOOGp0LSZa6JsbuWDsEHPvWv8KyJIA1F5klE/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC05946" width="404" /></p> <p>While I was home I got supper going in the crock-pot. Little did I know part of it ended up on my pants! This inspired me to go on the hunt for an apron. I found a few online I liked. The first three are the same design from the “<a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Womens-Sassy-Black-Apron/3906090/product.html">O</a>”. I really like all three…<img height="267" src="http://cdn2.overstock.com/images/products/L11950289a.jpg" width="267" /><img height="268" src="http://cdn2.overstock.com/images/products/L11950585a.jpg" width="268" /><img height="268" src="http://cdn2.overstock.com/images/products/L11950295a.jpg" width="268" /></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>OR….should I go something fun and get a personalized one like one of the ones below!!!<img height="352" src="http://i23.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/2a/81/2e2c_35.JPG" width="268" /><img height="268" src="http://www.brandisboutiqueshop.com/500_500_csupload_14191764.jpg?u=633988461300468750" width="268" /><img height="352" src="http://i.ebayimg.com/04/!BW0T09Q!Wk~$(KGrHgoH-CoEjlLlfZ3LBKZMh0iyZQ~~_35.JPG" width="268" /></p> <p><strong>So help me out blog friends, leave me a comment with the number of the one you like the best!</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>pink & brown from overstock.com</strong> </li> <li><strong>pink & black from overstock.com</strong> </li> <li><strong>black & white from overstock.com</strong> </li> <li><strong>personalized</strong> </li> <li><strong>other…you give me another idea!</strong> </li> </ol> <p>Don’t worry I wasn’t apron shopping on my afternoon at work! I actually did that this (Saturday) morning! My afternoon at work <strong><em>FLEW</em></strong> by though! I did have a<strong> peanut butter fiber one bar</strong> for <strong>3 points</strong>. Forgot to photograph until after I ate it! ;)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhc11Ox-h0Q3krwngY_Q7uyfpjFCMOFKmlHGLaHqV7dHAGSR_01ehNq0YyTHiWJoSnZDLfrE6Q1W_RGMBOybOB8EVSKvfCChxTG9koMjhYCt-MVVwXwyc9AAFTef3IGK7Q8fSApZMBUXnK/s1600-h/DSC05949%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="DSC05949" border="0" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGBKDf7pYy2LOj2_YDhWtUqRKyX_4xwvpOCsLz0nZ2Wcq5o6m2WONeZ9xJf2ArJ0sC6-FDB9x4rgbyRsdnIiGTDwFCFSVPYKetkBMlFvEhCREDsoAJUKUvTqYfnF20bPNQR05d6HIwm51d/?imgmax=800" style="border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-left: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-bottom: 0px" title="DSC05949" width="404" /></a></p> <p>After work Kyle and I headed to a visitation for a spouse of a retired co-worker of mine. Things like that are never fun, but she seemed to be in <strong>good spirits</strong>. Afterwards we headed home for supper that was <strong>all ready for us</strong> in the crock-pot!</p> <p>We had <strong>chicken cordon bleu</strong>, <strong>brown rice</strong>, and a side of <strong>veggies</strong> with <strong>ranch</strong>. My serving was <strong>8 points</strong>. </p> <p><strong><font size="4">Chicken Cordon Bleu</font></strong></p> <ul> <li>6 chicken breasts, pounded out thin </li> <li>6 pieces of ham </li> <li>6 slices of ff swiss or mozzarella cheese </li> <li>1 can cream of mushroom soup </li> <li>1/4 c milk </li> </ul> <p>Put ham and cheese on chicken. Roll up and secure with a toothpick. Place chicken in crock pot. Mix soup and milk; pour over top of chicken. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with rice or noodles with the sauce it makes. Makes 6 servings, 6 points/serving. <img alt="DSC05950" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4xAnIdAmdtsr3INio-v9Br6rMEAZeyd89yuqth9dx0JYfplTghnUaAeB1FJC9DNMdyeSyjBBsl7IMe9zrwxU9tFqOxw7Ab_RwpmwPNw6zN8N4n1JZg83AOhw7ruW36A7Na6ddnX9GsyIW/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC05950" width="404" /><img alt="DSC05951" border="0" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAhSbDcz8HtMkBn4-hfOvGZqHmNXDthBZ-b3tGR7WYiI5diF7oIFY_f7-yhqfpelX43aLfiApdmHthRSaWNXkXIak40MVDAH5a6I7z8tDpS44DkWTDKKSCKJKtp2a995Se3utMR1bM7vS/?imgmax=800" style="border-top-width: 0px; display: block; border-left-width: 0px; float: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border-right-width: 0px" title="DSC05951" width="404" /></p> <p>After supper we made a quick run to Target, Redbox, and Wendys! I checked out the aprons at Target and wasn’t too happy with the selection of only 3! :p We picked up <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0986263/">Surrogates</a> with Bruce Willis from Redbox and I got a <strong>frosty</strong> at Wendys (<strong>5 points</strong>). </p> <p>We spent the rest of our evening curled up in the basement <strong>watching our movie</strong> with a few friends and also a <strong>few animal crackers</strong> that were calling my name (<strong>3 points</strong>). It ended up being a late night…didn’t get to bed until after 1am!! Hope everyone had a wonderful Friday and is ready for a great, OP weekend!!</p> <p>I’m off to the gym and then catch up with you guys later on!!</p> <p><strong>FRIDAY’S STATS</strong> <br />POINTS = 29/23 <br />WATER =  116 oz <br />EXERCISE = 25 min cross ramp</p> <p><strong><em>PS PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO LEAVE ME A COMMENT VOTING FOR YOUR APRON CHOICE!!!</em></strong></p>

Fun-Tastic Friday

Greeting readers!! I hope you all wore red yesterday in support of National Wear Red Day! I sure did; little pops of red at the gym for my workout and then an all out red sweater for work! Speaking of the gym, I got in 25 minutes on the cross ramp! …

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