My life in an Instagram!

 Another week, another link up with Liz ! Link up and share what's on your phone this week! :)

Me and my pretty girl :)

 This was after a trip to the library.. they were "reading" to each other. Too cute!

 Silver platters from Dollar Tree + Chalfboard paint = Cheap DIY craft! Yes I am TRYING to be crafty ;)

 Luke finally filled his potty chart and got his Thor toy. He's been doing great at peeing in the potty! Poop um yeah, not so great..

 He sure is handsome though!

 Stud!

 SO excited to start this! I was supposed to start at the beginning of the week but we had DVD player issues.. they are fixed now and tomorrow IT. IS. ON! Anyone else doing this??

 Me and my littles outside the BEST mexican restaurant we've found out here so far, Las Casuelas!

 and my babies started swim lessons this week! They are getting SO big WAY too FAST!!

Have a fabulous week!

Sunday Social another Link Up!

I am really starting to LOVE these Link up's! Today I'm linking up with Ashley for the Sunday Social.. yes I do realize it's Tuesday. Whatever :)

1. What is your favorite TV show from the past? Hands down my favorite is FRIENDS! I have the entire series on DVD, and still occasionally watch when on late at night :) Other favorites are ER, I Love Lucy (goin WAY back) and Little house on the Prairie. I swear, I'm only 29. ;)
2. What is your current favorite TV show? We LOVE Parenthood in this house..my surprisingly husband got me addicted to that show! Other than that I'm kind of a reality show junkie. Love The bachelor/bachelorette, the voice, biggest loser, The Amazing Race, etc.
3. Which reality show would you NEVER do? Probably Survivor because I am not one to "rough it", eat bugs, or kill an animal and eat it :) I also really enjoy self hygiene and I don't think it would be possible out there :)
4. Which reality show would you LOVE to do? I think a little time on The Biggest loser Ranch would do me some good ;)
5. What is the TV personality/character that you feel is the most like you? No clue on this one!
6. Which TV character would you want to date? I know he isn't a character but was the first person to come to mind, Blake Shelton. LOVE him on The Voice.. Love him off of The Voice too :) If that doesn't count, McDreamy is my very close 2nd choice!

Link up!

Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

I found this recipe on none other than Pinterest. Seriously SO good! James said it's his new favorite meal! I'm surprised I like it, I'm not a fan of green bell peppers or onions but it is definitely one of my faves too!

Here's what you need:

8oz this sliced roast beef (yes lunch meat from the deli..see, EASY!)

8 slices provolone cheese

2 large green bell peppers

1 sweet onion

6oz bella mushrooms

2tbs butter

2tbs olive oil

1tbs garlic-minced

salt and pepper to taste

-Slice peppers in half lengthwise- remove ribs and seeds

-Slice onions and mushrooms- saute over medium heat with butter, olive oil, garlic, and salt & pepper. Saute until onions and mushrooms are nice and carmelized.

- pre heat oven to 400

-Slice roast beef into thin strips and add to onion/mushroom mix and cook for 5-10 minutes

-line the inside of each pepper with a slice of provolone cheese

-fill each pepper with meat mixture until nearly overflowing

-top each pepper with another slice of provolone cheese

-bake 15-20 minutes until cheese on top is golden brown

Easy, Healthy, DELISH!

*** before filling my peppers I baked each of them for about 10 minutes at 350.. a few people said their peppers were too crunchy and prebaking them for a few minutes made them PERFECT**

Linking up today with Brooke!

The truth is..

I've been slacking.. majorly!!!

The truth is, I have been working up the courage to do this post ( and actually POST it) for a month!

As most of you know, If you know me personally is that my weight has pretty much always been a struggle of mine. Well, not much has changed and I know that it will always be a struggle. I was really on a roll back in 2010 during James' deployment and had lost about 45lbs! Well here we are almost 2 years after his return from his deployment and I am actually about 10lbs heavier than I was when he returned! I have been on a roller coaster of different workout routines, I eat well for a few weeks and then bad again for a few weeks.. definitely a yo-yo trend going on around here.

Well, I'm DONE! I am DONE going back and forth.. I am DONE feeling good about myself losing a few pounds only to gain it back after a few days of bad eating and then starting that VICIOUS, neverendng cycle! I have decided that I am going to start weighing myself only ONCE a week.. which is HUGE for me, I generally weigh myself 3 times a day.. I know, a little obsessed. But really, that scale is my worst enemy. I just started a boot camp workout Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and I'm also planning on starting 30 day shred and throwing in some extra cardio. I will also be sticking to a 1400-1500 calorie diet thanks to the help of my new favorite, FREE app myftinesspal. I will also be documenting my journey on this good ol' blog :) I hope that this will really hold me more accountable and if by chance I can inspire and encourage more people along the way then even better!

My goal weight by November 27th.. My 30th birthday (yikes!!) is 145lbs! That is about 10 lbs per month which I know is totally do able if I stay dedicated! If you do the math, I am obviously 195 right now..OhMyGoshICantBelieveIJustPostedMyWeightOnHere!!! It is what it is, people!!! And that is the LAST time I will EVER see that number!

I hope you will all follow me on this journey let me know if you have any tips or advice! :)

Philipians 4:13- I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me!

Happy 4th of July!

Am I the only one who ONLY uses their phone to take pics anymore?  I seriously NEVER have my camera on me anymore.. but really, my iPhone along with instagram takes such awesome pictures I never feel the need to lug my big camera around anymore!

Anyways..

We spent a few nights at my Grandma's and spent the 4th with my family. It was a nice couple of days :) Before going to my Grandparents, we got the babies haircut, went to TARGET, and a new favorite Hobby Lobby!

Our 4th started off with a trip to Carl's Jr.

Why might you ask??

Because if you dressed like Spiderman, you got a free burger! (and it makes for a cute pic!)

Daddy says thanks for the burger, Luke!

 Once Luke had the Spiderman costume on, he was NOT taking it off.. at least it was patriotic colors :)

 Paigey and PawPaw

 Helping Mommy make firecracker cupcakes.. Paigey did the "frinkles" (sprinkles)

 Yummy!

 My treats were obviously Pinterest inspired. The "frinkles" on the cupcakes were regular sprinkles mixed with poprocks!

 We even got to see some friends we haven't seen in over a month!

 Fireworks were definitely the kids favorite part of the day!

Hope you all had a great 4th!