Sunday Survey

Da Ya Think I'm Sexy

1. When do you feel that you are at your sexiest?

I don't really think of myself as sexy, actually, but I guess it'd have to be when I'm dressed up really nice with my hair done and make-up on and ready to head out for a date night with my husband.

2. What's your favorite magazine? Why?

US Weekly and People.  I like to read the gossip magazines about celebs and what's going on in their world whether it's true or not.

3. What’s something you do more quickly than most people?

Get ready to go out, I guess.  From the time I step in the shower to the time I step out the door (and that includes doing hair and make-up) it's about 30 minutes.  I've always been really fast to get ready!

4. When do you first remember using a computer?

In high school ... I think AOL had first come on the scene then.

5. Who is the craziest person in your family?

I don't think there is anyone in my family who is "crazy", but my husband has been known to be pretty darn wild in the past.

6. What one thing are you craving today?

I can honestly say nothing.  :)  My husband is sitting here eating ice cream sandwiches from Cold Stone and I don't even have the slightest craving for one!

7. What is your favorite thing to spend money on?

Oh ... I have to pick just one?  Clothes, purses, stuff for the house, stuff for the kids or John.  Doesn't matter what it is, I just love to shop!

8. What’s the part of your morning you least look forward to every day?

Getting the kids ready and out the door, so I'm not late for work.  It's a huge pain and we usually have one or both of them crying.  I seriously HATE it.  They hate getting up that early and being rushed around the house, and I hate making them.  :(

9. What are some rules you have for yourself that don’t really make much sense?

I don't think I have any rules for myself.  IDK if I do, I can't think of any right now.

Skinny Mama: Week Four

I totally forgot to update this week on my Skinny Mama challenge.  I still wasn't feeling all that great going into Thursday's weigh-in, but I lost 1 lb, so I guess I'm okay with that.  I've officially lost 6 lbs toward my 20 lb goal.  I'm very happy with that!  I've heard (and I have experience with this) that if you lose too much too fast, you tend to gain it all back and I really don't want to do that, so I'm just trying to take it slow and steady.  I'm kicking it up a notch this week on the dieting and exercising, so I'm already starting to feel good for this coming week's weigh-in.

Also, at some point this week I should be getting my raspberry ketones, so I'm going to be taking those.  I'm not all that familiar with them, but what I've read pretty much says that they help speed up your metabolism thus making your burn more fat faster.  We'll see how well they work.  I'm skeptical on pretty much anything like this, but Dr. Oz had a show about them once and so I'm willing to give it a try!  Once I get them and start taking them, I'll report back on how well they seem to work.  :)

Let's Do 52 - Week 8

Themes were: Simplicity or Game On!

This week we had some amazing weather, so I was able to get some really cute outdoor pics of the kids!  Below are some pics of both boys during our outing to the park one afternoon.  I believe the high this day was 70 degrees, but we didn't get to the park until 5 PM because of work, so it was a bit chilly by then ... hence why Henry is wearing a coat.  Jacob refused to wear his ...

Chicken Gyros

Gyros are one of my favorite foods, ever!  I've been wanting to make them for awhile, so when I came across this recipe for Chicken Gyros on pinterest, I just had to try it.  It looked yummy and was oh, so easy!!

Tzatziki sauce:

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 regular cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon white wine vinegar

3 teaspoons fresh dill, minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Extra virgin olive oil

For the chicken:

2 teaspoons minced garlic
Juice of 1 lemon (2-3 Tablespoons)
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 heaping Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 Tablespoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper
1 1/4 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Directions:

Shred the cucumber or chop in food processor (I used my Chopper Machine by Tupperware - it worked amazingly!). Wrap in a towel and squeeze to remove as much water as possible. Mix together the yogurt, shredded cucumber, garlic, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

To prepare the chicken, combine the garlic, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, olive oil, yogurt, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Whisk together until mixed well. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

Cook the chicken as desired, either in the skillet or with the broiler. Once the chicken is completely cooked through, transfer to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut into strips. Heat pitas. Top with chicken, tzatziki sauce, diced tomatoes and sliced onions. Serve immediately.

Sunday Survey

1. Do you ever solicit advise on your love life?

No ... I do tend to solicit parenting advice when it's not been asked for ... I really need to quit doing that, though.  I don't like it when other people do that to me, so I'm sure those I give unsolicited advice to don't really appreciate it.

2. What was the last thing you argued with someone about?

I actually can't remember, but I'm sure whatever it was, it wasn't very important.

3. Who do you hate right now?

I don't HATE anyone, but there are a few people out there that I am not very fond of.

4. Who do you love right now?

My husband, kids, family and friends.  :)

5. Where do you want to be in 6 years?

Living in a bigger house, but other than that I'm happy right where I am. :)

6. What is your craziest vice?

I kind of go in spurts.  It used to be couponing, but I've let that go, though I do want to get back into it.  Right now it's probably cleaning/organizing.  I've become OCD about things and now that's all I can think about.

7. How did you celebrate Valentines Day?

We had a late dinner the Saturday before Valentine's Day after the kids were in bed of Chinese takeout and we rented Breaking Dawn: Part 1 on demand.  It was awesome!  The actual day of Valentine's Day, though, kind of sucked.  I was hormonal and took out on my poor husband.  :(  But, the little celebration we had the weekend before was perfect.

8. What is your most unique or fondest memory of a special Valentine's Day?

I don't think there have been any crazy unique Valentine's Days ... but, each year we try to do something together, and it's always really special.  :)

9. Were you in the same location five years ago that you are today? Would you have expected to be?

Nope.  Five years ago we were newlyweds living in Ashburn.  A lot has changed in the past five years.  We've moved twice (in with my parents and then to our current home in Herndon) and had two beautiful baby boys ... can't wait to see what the next five years will bring!

Let's Do 52: Week 7

The themes this week were: pretty ugly (find the beauty in things many may consider ugly) or smooth

This week was pretty hectic ... we had Valentine's Day and then the next day we had new granite installed in the kitchen and both bathrooms.  And, then the next few days were just a whirlwind of working and trying to get around in our mess of a house.  This past weekend was spent celebrating my good friend, Jessica's, birthday, and starting my Spring Cleaning/reorganizing for 2012.  I'm exhausted, and needless to say, I didn't get one picture taken for either of the themes, so I'll share what I do have!

Jacob writing out his Vday cards for school.  I'm so proud of him!!  He traced his name on all 10 cards! :)

The new granite!  I'll post better pics in a different post (before and after) in a day or two once I get them taken.  This was taken the night after it was installed, so I didn't have anything put back where it should have been yet.  Oh, and notice the cute little guy in the foreground?  :)

The other side of the kitchen.

A close up picture of the "pattern".  Cute, right?!

Skinny Mama: Week Three

Not a whole lot to report this week, but I didn't want to NOT write something.  I gained a pound.  :(  Not sure how that's possible since I've been eating the same and exercising the same, but it happened nonetheless.  So just putting my nose to the grindstone and getting on with it for next week!!