Guys, WE DID IT - almost - tomorrow is my last day! And by "we" I mean all of those who supported me, didn't let me cheat, encouraged me to begin in the first place, put up with my complaining, read my blog, and just helped me out along the way - this was a group effort!
Read moreWhole30 Week 2: I think I can
I cannot believe I'm halfway through. Do you understand that? HALFWAY THROUGH! This week each day got easier. I had a few moments of weakness, but in those moments I realize how accustomed my body is to just eating whatever I want. Even on my healthiest days, there were habits that needed to be broken and I'm so glad that Whole30 is making me aware of those things.
Read moreMake-Ahead Whole30 Frittatas
If you're like me, you run out the door in the morning hoping that you have everything you need for the day. As you back out of the driveway, you go through a mental list:
Read moreWhole 30 Week 1: Oh Em Ghee
Thoughts I've had this week:
"This is awesome. I could eat like this forever!"
"How in the world did I get myself into this?"
"If I eat one more avocado I'm going to puke."
"I have so much energy!"
"I just woke up before my alarm on my own."
"If I don't eat that brownie I might die."
"I'm so cranky. I need bread. And chocolate. And Diet Coke. And coffee creamer!"
"I don't think I know how to make chicken very well."
"Cannot get out of bed. Snooze." (X 5)
Read moreTurning Toward 2015
In some ways it's hard to believe that today is the last day of 2014. In other ways, I feel like we should be ringing in 2016 tonight! The days are slow. The waiting is hard. The transitions are daunting. But through every minute of every day, we know that God is faithful and we have peace that we are following in what He has for us.
Read moreMerry Christmas from The Morales Family
Our bags are packed, the car is loaded, we're ready to hit the road. But before we "disconnect" for a few days while we spend time with friends and family, we want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas from our family to yours!
Read more22 Things I've Learned in 2 Years of Marriage
Today is our TWO YEAR anniversary. In some ways, it feels like I've been married to Jason forever. In other ways, it feels like we just got back from our honeymoon yesterday. I guess that's a good thing, right?
Read moreMeet Swanson
As of Monday, the Morales' became a family of two and a half.
Meet Swanson, our super awesome, super tiny, morkie.
Read moreFive Years
On June 9th, I celebrated my 5th Believer Birthday. I'm so thankful for the last five years that the Lord has sharpened me, strengthened me, and guided me. As a tribute to what He's done in my life, I wanted to share the testimony that I wrote a few years ago. I have changed some of it to reflect more recent life stages, but this is my story.
Read moreMini-Spring-Break
How many of you out there in the world of GROWN-UP-JOBS wish that Spring Break was something that was universal? Teachers, you have both a grown-up-job and a Spring Break, but you also 110% deserve it :)
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