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Protein + Did I Eat Rice All Day? (WIAW 9/27)

Protein + Did I Eat Rice All Day? (WIAW 9/27)

Happy middle of the week friends! Life with a newborn means that even though the days are not too full (except feeding, burping, and diaper changing) the week goes quickly, which is fine with me. Well, mostly fine, since with each passing week Benaiah is 

Lightened Up Apple Crisp 

Lightened Up Apple Crisp 

This delicious fall dessert is bursting with so much flavor, that you wouldn’t know it’s missing the refined sugar, butter, and flour! Enjoy warm and with whipped cream.  This morning, I woke up and it was chilly in our house, just cold enough for a 

A Pretty Much Perfect Weekend (Weekend Recap 9/25)

A Pretty Much Perfect Weekend (Weekend Recap 9/25)

Ahh, why do weekends pass so quickly? Although our weekend flew by, our days weren’t too packed, and we had a good balance of fun and relaxation-just how I like it.  Let’s start with Saturday morning. Saturday, Landon and I both planned on attending a 

Sentence per Picture: Friday Scenes (9/23)

Sentence per Picture: Friday Scenes (9/23)

I think I enjoy selfies more than Benaiah does.  Friday morning started off with my typical breakfast.  I walk > he sleeps. #win  We (I) spotted some ducks while walking and I was immediately reminded of the book, “Make Way for Ducklings.”   We waited 

Slow Mornings and Changing Seasons (Friday Favorites 9/23)

Oh hey there and happy Friday! I am so glad we’ve made it to the weekend and can’t wait to kick off the weekend festivities! We have a good mixture of relaxation and activity planned for Saturday and Sunday, involving time with family, a work 

Benaiah’s Three Weeks Old (?!) + All the Fall Feels (TOL #48)

Benaiah’s Three Weeks Old (?!) + All the Fall Feels (TOL #48)

Happy Thursday and happy first day of fall! It’s now officially time to whip out all the sweaters, plaid, pumpkin spice, and warm soups. Anyone else with me? Unfortunately, today is supposed to be in the 80s, so I may have a while before it 

A Tired Tuesday + Delicious Eats (WIAW 9/20) 

A Tired Tuesday + Delicious Eats (WIAW 9/20) 

So, yesterday, I woke up tired. Like, extremely tired. I think the last two weeks have caught up with me, because I don’t remember ever feeling this exhausted before.  Thank goodness for coffee. Monday night, Benaiah was up every 1-1.5 hours to eat. After nursing, 

Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Bites

Chocolate Almond Butter Protein Bites

Rich, chocolaty, and packed with protein, these protein bites will not only satisfy your sweet tooth, with the added protein, they will keep you muscles happy too.  I don’t know if it is the hormones or the hunger from breastfeeding, or maybe a mixture of both, 

Showers, a First Bath, and Other Weekend Things (Weekend Recap 9/19) 

Showers, a First Bath, and Other Weekend Things (Weekend Recap 9/19) 

Ahh, good morning and happy Monday friends. If you’ll excuse me, I’ll be right back, I need a cup of coffee.  >> Back, ahh, and much better. I’m usually a Monday lover and I don’t normally experience that dreaded Monday feeling, but today, I woke 

Benaiah’s First Stroller Ride + Mom + Sister Time +Date Night (Friday Scenes 9/16)

Benaiah and I were super excited about our visitors yesterday! My mom and sisters came over late morning and we got to hang out all day. Obiously, excited. We chatted, conquered laundry (thanks mom), and while I fed Benaiah the ladies ran to get Subway