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Loving Life Lately

12/30 by Leigha 14 Comments

2013 Recap
Christmas Festivities (part 2)

Happy Monday! For me it actually is a happy Monday because I don’t have school this week πŸ™‚ I have a whole bunch of marvelous going on lately!

Marvelous… how about how this is the last Monday of 2013! I swear, this year went by faster than any other year of my life. I know, there have only been 13 others πŸ˜‰

Marvelous… 

breakfast2

I mentioned in my last post how I ended Christmas at my dad’s house. I spent the night there for the first time in quite awhile and it went really well! Sometimes I have some anxiety about how it’s not my normal routine or if they’ll have good food for breakfast. I don’t need to worry about breakfast… eggs, toast, a banana, and blueberry crumb cake!

leigha and evan2

I went sledding after that with my dad and brother πŸ™‚ we have a huge hill right behind the house!

Marvelous… 

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Going out to lunch with the girls! Tricia (on the right) lives in Utah and is home for Christmas break.

grandma and jo ann

Grandma and Aunt Jo Ann

chicken milanese

Chicken milanese – chicken, garlic aioli,bruschetta, and mozzarella. So good.

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Shrimp tacos for mom. They were literally the size of my palm. She did say that they were flavorful though! 

Marvelous…

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making homemade pies with Grandpa Kelvin! I’ll have a whole post on that soon πŸ™‚

Marvelous…

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Stocking up! When I find a good deal, I can’t resist buying tons!

Marvelous…

fish fry

going to a fish fry last night! Nothing beats some fresh Lake Michigan perch. Plus some pizza, salad, beans, and homemade applesauce! The salad: Bacon Lettuce Tomato Avocado. It might have been the best salad I’ve ever had.

blondie

And dessert. These were some kind of blondie. The caramel was still warm – my tastebuds were doing a dance in my mouth!

Marvelous…

loving life lately! Since Christmas, I’ve been eating a lot more than I normally do. I’m finding that when I have a full belly I’m so much happier than when I don’t eat enough. I didn’t run at all this weekend and didn’t even worry about it. Baby steps!

cheesecake

 scone and cookie

Well, I’ll leave it at that. I can’t believe tomorrow is New Year’s Eve! How are you celebrating?

2013 Recap
Christmas Festivities (part 2)

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  1. Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life says

    12/30 at 12:17 pm

    Holy moly you did stock up! Jealous! πŸ˜‰ I still have a big container of oats in my dorm so I’m set until I go home in May. Which is always a huge plus!
    Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life recently posted…MIMM #37- all over the placeMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      12/30 at 3:38 pm

      The other day I went to make oats and I was ALL out. Luckily I stopped myself from having a major meltdown, lol!

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  2. Jess @ Story of a Girl says

    12/30 at 2:06 pm

    Looks like an awesome week! And tons of great food – that scone! And the pie. Aaanndd that blondie. I’m happy that your relationship with food has been taking a turn for the better – baby steps are awesome! I find myself feeling soooo much better with a full tummy – that’s what our bodies want! πŸ™‚ Have an awesome day!
    Jess @ Story of a Girl recently posted…Healthy and Happy Twenty-FourteenMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      12/30 at 3:39 pm

      It really is what they want! I’m happy about it too πŸ™‚ you too girl!

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  3. Allie says

    12/30 at 8:21 pm

    It sounds and looks like you’ve been having a blast lately! Gotta love sled riding and family time!!
    Allie recently posted…Reviewing My Goals for 2013My Profile

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    • minougirl says

      12/30 at 8:33 pm

      Yes, life has been treating me well πŸ™‚

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  4. Sara says

    12/30 at 8:59 pm

    Mmm yummy eats. Enjoy the rest of your break!
    Sara recently posted…2013 In ReviewMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      12/30 at 9:02 pm

      Thanks Sara! πŸ™‚

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  5. Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says

    12/30 at 9:57 pm

    Wow that is a lot of oatmeal – nice! What do you think of Quest Bars?
    Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run recently posted…Why the Holidays Can Be ToughMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      12/30 at 9:59 pm

      I tried one today, and it was awesome! Except I microwaved it too long so it was a little crunchy haha. But the flavor was great!

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  6. Alex@Veggin' Out says

    12/31 at 9:31 am

    I’m so glad you’re doing so well!! Good food always helps. πŸ˜‰ I want a bite of everything in this post, especially that blondie. Talk about mouthwatering! I hope the rest of your break continues to be this awesome! Happy New Year! <3
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  7. Molly@This Life is Sparkling says

    12/31 at 4:16 pm

    All that food looks amazing!!
    Molly@This Life is Sparkling recently posted…twenty-thirteenMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      12/31 at 4:23 pm

      It was! I realized after I posted this that this is more like a WIAW, lol!

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    02/23 at 11:52 am

    […] Then I went out to dinner with my dad, step-mom, and her family (remember Kelvin?). It was fancy place – I went there back in December! […]

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