tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70252856124779144752024-03-04T22:45:14.663-06:00Expecting the UnexpectedPieces of My Everyday LifeSkipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.comBlogger397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-1838991791134074842014-02-19T19:44:00.000-06:002014-02-19T19:55:24.691-06:00Setting Goals<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> I am an all or nothing kind of person. I am either all in or all out and then sometimes I will circle back around. It makes dieting hard to stick with. I will try a diet fad, mess up, and then just quit. For me, it just doesn't work. I have found that making habits, small term goals, and a sustainable lifestyle is much more productive than all or nothing. SO I am going to walk you through everything I have done to get to the point I am in life.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>WRITE IT OUT:</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Think about what you want to accomplish overall. Do you need to lower blood sugar? Exercise more? Eat healthier? Think of every little detail. The big picture.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Jean's Example:</strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Work out 3 hours a week</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Eat a plant based, whole food diet</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Eat 75% raw food</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Drink 1 liter of water a day</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Teach my children how to pick whole food, health sustaining choices</strong></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Now that you have the overall goals think of what it would take to get there. Make these your mini goals.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Jean's Example: </strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Stop drinking calories (pop, mochas, sweet tea)</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Cut out processed sweets and junk food</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Cut out cheese and dairy at home</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Cut out meat</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Stop overcooking, salting, and frying vegetables</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Make time for exercise</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Cut bread intake</strong></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Take one goal and focus on it. Decide what steps you need to take to accomplish your goal and do it well.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Jean's Example: To stop drinking calories I will</strong></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Take water with me everywhere I go</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Allow myself to have one pop everyday for the first week</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> One pop every other day for the second week</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Two pops a week</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> One pop a week</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Don't buy or bring pop home</strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Order a smaller pop</strong></span></li>
</ul>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Don't worry about your whole list. You have the whole picture in your head. It is going to take a while to get it all accomplished. I have been working on my list for over a year and I still have a long way to go. It is okay though because it is sustainable living and nothing is over night. There is no magic pill, there is no crash fad diet, it is all about discipline and education and consistency. Your list will change and you may scratch things off or add to it and that's okay too! </strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> Once you have one goal accomplished add another. These things could take a while to accomplish. You should try to accomplish one goal a couple weeks at a time. If it takes longer NO BIG DEAL. Give yourself grace. If you completely mess up one day- no problem. You are human. Dump the remaining pop down the drain. It isn't a waste. This is your health.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> When I started this journey it took baby steps to get to where I am. Once again-still need to change a lot! Here is what my steps looked like</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>- Start jogging in the summer</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>- cut out pop and sweet tea</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>-start counting calories</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>-cut out white sugars and flours and replace with wheats and natural sweeteners</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>-start eating clean, cut processed food out of my home</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>-no more cheese and dairy at home</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>-no more meat. period.</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>-start jogging faster and longer distances</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>-start adding toning</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>-start incorporating more raw fruits and veggies</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> We have really struggled with bread and cheese this winter. And sugar! Its cold! I just want to hibernate. But it really is okay. I know that my eating habits as a whole are significantly better than they used to be. I see where I deal with stress different and I still maintain exercise even in my worst weeks.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>RESEARCH- get a database of recipes. Read about clean eating. Read about Whole foods and plant based foods. It may seem overwhelming but it is the best way to retain information.</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Overall that is the way that works best for me. Give yourself grace and remember it is a process!</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>-</strong></span> Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-71589005191766987162014-01-07T19:03:00.001-06:002014-01-07T19:11:45.217-06:00Nearly Raw Apple Pie Filling As most of you know, I'm snowed in. We have cleaned the house a million times, cut hair, built tents, done nails, and made a million things in the kitchen! (Bread, cookies, curry, apple churros, hot cocoa, spring rolls). Today I was looking through my pantry to see what I have left (certainly not flour) and I found a graham cracker crust! I know. It's store bought but I started thinking, "if I make a raw pie filling I will only have to feel half a guilty."<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCYHQCL6EXk86pByE8Xoc7qsHg5IBn8Fvz7Gu8E7YeqYzuYTx_Rop9drd0WUVG4okQJT7HUW96Bvb1K97k8xAj6UOKkDo0PttpFF1N9z1eV9CX7rcLzn95wc9dmzu1m4JudCejxL9J-we/s640/blogger-image--1894923101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitCYHQCL6EXk86pByE8Xoc7qsHg5IBn8Fvz7Gu8E7YeqYzuYTx_Rop9drd0WUVG4okQJT7HUW96Bvb1K97k8xAj6UOKkDo0PttpFF1N9z1eV9CX7rcLzn95wc9dmzu1m4JudCejxL9J-we/s640/blogger-image--1894923101.jpg"></a></div>This pie came out WONDERFUL!</div><div><br></div><div>Nearly Raw Pie Filling</div><div><br></div><div>-2 sweet red apples, cored</div><div>-7-9 medjool dates (I may have had more</div><div>but I know I indulged a little :)</div><div>-1 tsp pumpkin pie spice OR a combination of cinnamon,nutmeg, or cloves </div><div>-1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk</div><div>-1/4 cup raisins </div><div>-1 teaspoon cornstarch </div><div><br></div><div>I put all of these things in the food processor in layers. First dates and apples. Then spice and milk. Then raisins and the cornstarch. Wait till it is blended pretty well. (It's going to be a little lumpy). Scoop it into the pie crust. I also sprinkled whole flaxseed on mine. You could use pecans or walnuts as well. Refrigerate for an hour! So good! I should have made more to fill this crust but hey it's all I had. Maybe next time I can make a raw crust. Hope y'all enjoy! Hager Hugs! </div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-11538488296560018502013-11-22T16:38:00.001-06:002013-11-22T16:38:04.836-06:00Feeling Less A couple good friends and I have been chatting about the subject of comparison and feeling less. Today I have definitely felt myself fall into this feeling of not adding up and it just wasted my day. I spent time thinking about how I could add up in some areas and lost track of what really mattered today. <div><br></div><div> It kind of hit me. The days that I waste feeling less and wishing I added up more are just that. A waste. God sent His precious Son, the perfect lamb and blameless man, to die for my sins. Honestly, I don't have time to sit around and wish I was something I'm not. I need to embrace who Christ has made me to be and do my best. Sure there is room for growth, but sitting here wishing this and that were different and wondering if I add up is not only pointless but a form of covet. I am where I am for a purpose. God not only loves me through it, but He placed me here ❤️</div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-4937288963462591432013-11-12T17:50:00.001-06:002013-11-12T18:55:27.069-06:00I run, I Walk I haven't jogged in two months. I sustained a minor bruise in my heel and it was bad enough that I needed to take a break. That, along with traveling through 7 states in 2 weeks, my grandfather's death, trying to maintain diet and homeschooling, and some personal things going on- it's been far away from my brain. <div><br></div><div>Tonight I went out in the cold and a lite dusting of snow and I jogged. I only made it 15 minutes with about 11 of that being jogging. BUT it was much needed and it felt good. </div><div><br></div><div>Jogging is great for me because I am able to do whatever I want to do. I can walk. I can stop. I can push for more. I can think, breath, cry, laugh, pray, smile. All at my own pace. I really missed all of that and so many emotions came flooding to me in the 15 mins I was out. </div><div><br></div><div> My break and injury in jogging can easily be compared to my emotional state right now. My injury sideswiped me and left me feeling repressed and frustrated in a time I could have used an outlet. I pushed really hard this summer, by God's grace, to do things that were hard and uncomfortable. Physically and emotionally. Take jogging for example. I shouldn't be a jogger. I have a bum knee, flat feet, I'm overweight, I have three children, and I am usually a short term project kind of gal. For some reason I have pushed to keep this in my life and to meet goals and to be active even when it's hard. The same goes with some things emotionally. All of the sudden, these things I had worked really hard at were put on hold. I could kind of feel my identity and my confidence fading. Add my grandfather passing on top of it and a super disorganized home a schedule. All of it happened at once. Left me reeling. Thankfully, God is good. He keeps my attention everyday and brings me back to my greater purpose- being Christ to others and raising up little girls who love Him and love others. Even when there is a bump in the road, an injury, a few pounds gained, a messed up schedule, a less then perfect home, and a personal wound- I. Am. His. Nothing steals that away. He created me to do hard things. He also gives me grace. The last two months it was okay to take a break. To grieve over different losses. To try to find a new normal and to rest in the hands of my God. I hear Him whisper to me that it is time to stand up. Do the hard stuff. It might be cold and dark out but it's time to jog again. Time for me to Walk again. </div><div><br></div><div>This post is personal to me but I really felt like I needed to share it. I am still learning how to be this healthier version of myself and how to fit it in. I'm excited for a new season of getting back to who I am created to be. I'll keep ya posted!</div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-69333569342262303382013-10-22T09:40:00.001-05:002013-10-22T09:40:25.632-05:00Detox My life has been kind of crazy here the last few weeks! From Alabama to Michigan I have been to 6 states in two weeks! As you can imagine my diet has suffered a little bit. From the hospitality of others to eating on the run I have fluctuated between 15 pounds! Now, normally I would be freaking out, but I really don't need to. I was on vacation one week and mourning the next. By the end of it I honestly didn't have the mental capacity to try and be perfect. It is okay. I am only human. Honestly, my biggest downfalls were too much coffee and adding cheese (we don't do dairy at home). So two days into detox and I'm already down and about 8 pounds from my recent lowest weight. I did notice while I was away. <div><br></div><div>1) I didn't drink pop</div><div>2) I still did two or three workouts a week</div><div>3) I still chose raw veggies when I could</div><div><br></div><div>These are things that surprised me but I realized-I have been making these things habits for quite a few months now. They stuck with me even when I wasn't being intentional. </div><div><br></div><div>Habits take time and so much effort but are worth it!!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Now to detox. My detox plan is as follows:</div><div><br></div><div>-water before coffee</div><div>- raw breakfast ( juice and smoothies are great for maximum nutrients. I am replacing a meal with them, not supplementing)</div><div>- mostly raw lunch. Maybe a pita or something but veggies are ideal!</div><div>-I am being lenient on dinner. Maybe some grain or rice but mostly veggies and closer to their natural state. Now sometimes I like a warm meal and This is when I will take advantage of that. </div><div>-for snacks I'm looking to-take a guess-fruits and veggies and maybe nuts if I just can't kick a craving. </div><div><br></div><div>In two days my body has given me headaches, acne, and nausea. All. Part. Of detox. My body loves and misses bad food so it's gonna throw superficial symptoms at me so I will give in. I'm not gonna!</div><div><br></div><div>Basically all I am trying to say is don't give up! Habits take time. Losing inches takes time. Detox, as horrifying as it is, takes time. Keep at it. Work hard! Let me know how I can help :)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-14018412528219094372013-09-02T13:49:00.001-05:002013-09-02T13:49:58.810-05:00Fantastic raw tacos!<span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 19px; white-space: nowrap; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.296875); -webkit-composition-fill-color: rgba(175, 192, 227, 0.230469); -webkit-composition-frame-color: rgba(77, 128, 180, 0.230469); ">http://roostblog.com/roost/in-the-raw-tacos-spiced-melon-avocado-shooters-watermelon-mo.html</span><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hOuGD_kBI9JCxn4sBmJb0KZSBR4PXYmj_8KcxMsnZCb7NSI9J_xxo5orCaw7A6IUV3TrG5trUiSzYvXedihWhHxlKXKsicPo3D33-3Svgo6LTRZwzb0Puky35qN-zNm7OPQYXgbeAD9S/s640/blogger-image-1787768736.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-hOuGD_kBI9JCxn4sBmJb0KZSBR4PXYmj_8KcxMsnZCb7NSI9J_xxo5orCaw7A6IUV3TrG5trUiSzYvXedihWhHxlKXKsicPo3D33-3Svgo6LTRZwzb0Puky35qN-zNm7OPQYXgbeAD9S/s640/blogger-image-1787768736.jpg"></a></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-86930267413212300232013-09-02T13:36:00.001-05:002013-09-02T13:36:35.234-05:00Zucchini PizzaMy mom and I made this recipe inspired by a recipe in a magazine. Slice zucchini really thin. Add any spices you want. We did garlic salt, basil, oregano, and pepper. Place chopped tomatoes on top and spray with olive oil. We topped ours with Parmesan cheese. At home I will use ground cashews. Bake for 10-15 at 400 degrees. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqzh51PYmErKeorThK3V3gBOZsnFvwT-E83dQ8H3prgEpKij_w-Vvni2Mo7vzvjER1Al4-JgZbDpo0CNzErXQJAXvStcmGx9RG1kHtGUqvwAXZeNzMzDnWzIXaIwLMoXJ5vewmJuGwlCH2/s640/blogger-image-1935143517.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqzh51PYmErKeorThK3V3gBOZsnFvwT-E83dQ8H3prgEpKij_w-Vvni2Mo7vzvjER1Al4-JgZbDpo0CNzErXQJAXvStcmGx9RG1kHtGUqvwAXZeNzMzDnWzIXaIwLMoXJ5vewmJuGwlCH2/s640/blogger-image-1935143517.jpg"></a></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-12332572444955949292013-09-02T13:31:00.001-05:002013-09-02T13:31:36.887-05:00Stuffed Poblano PeppersWash poblano pepper and slice top off. Fill with vegetarian refried beans, and quinoa. (I added cumin and chili to my quinoa.) spray with olive oil and place in oven at 400 for 12-15 mins. Add favorite salsa! Easy to mix up! Onions, mushrooms, corn etc. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8UlzynRRve8DtzlIFqUWEMSSbv4DjQJSnkHnfqz2dKN2uU9qeBqTbkke8oinTK8fjRjnB0lSJ5S3_mLJs_fRyG0NOUUAikh1rWKtT9tqOQmTQUgvKtvLTNiqYNUiFEuA6HVXRFw0rpPo/s640/blogger-image--322081451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil8UlzynRRve8DtzlIFqUWEMSSbv4DjQJSnkHnfqz2dKN2uU9qeBqTbkke8oinTK8fjRjnB0lSJ5S3_mLJs_fRyG0NOUUAikh1rWKtT9tqOQmTQUgvKtvLTNiqYNUiFEuA6HVXRFw0rpPo/s640/blogger-image--322081451.jpg"></a></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-56038588372798062272013-09-02T13:22:00.001-05:002013-09-02T13:22:13.657-05:00Raw Carrot LunchJulienne carrots. 1/2 tsp garlic,1/2 tsp olive oil, pepper. Mix well and add cherry tomatoes. <div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOA2X24RpljZ9ihtcmh8_LCQkho6r61GavRrL7N5e-Bna607rKKPHPEvb0txfd3TwPgZM8JVy3bW2tp03w4_OnF0xrA4I1zk35BmscWhf9icIvRuup68qN4-KLUOyR6r5gJaGn_ZLZwzl/s640/blogger-image-191606221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOA2X24RpljZ9ihtcmh8_LCQkho6r61GavRrL7N5e-Bna607rKKPHPEvb0txfd3TwPgZM8JVy3bW2tp03w4_OnF0xrA4I1zk35BmscWhf9icIvRuup68qN4-KLUOyR6r5gJaGn_ZLZwzl/s640/blogger-image-191606221.jpg"></a></div></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-16995007055558919712013-08-12T20:33:00.001-05:002013-08-12T20:33:24.841-05:005 months pics<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0L-mSI6boV4oZUYQCzRuHcdOFdoIpgMPSPAzHz1Abo4JmtNQoliD-tUyGEi3JXAZeuVRUFWucBN1b07p7wB5r-mZR4hVTC4Nc6QIhQGChY_exsTrlyE44eeO5nXStIgWGRU8eYWixIoWQ/s640/blogger-image--771765867.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0L-mSI6boV4oZUYQCzRuHcdOFdoIpgMPSPAzHz1Abo4JmtNQoliD-tUyGEi3JXAZeuVRUFWucBN1b07p7wB5r-mZR4hVTC4Nc6QIhQGChY_exsTrlyE44eeO5nXStIgWGRU8eYWixIoWQ/s640/blogger-image--771765867.jpg"></a></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-24850715777842039622013-08-09T10:55:00.001-05:002013-08-09T10:55:51.935-05:00Lunch IdeasHere's a list of lunches I have grown to love!<div><br></div><div>Anything Goes Smoothie</div><div>I usually pick something green (spinach) </div><div>A fruit or two</div><div>And then add almond milk and flax seed freshly ground. Yummy! If you want something icy freeze your raspberries or bananas before hand :)</div><div><br></div><div>The Mac</div><div>Boil vegetable enriched mac, add homemade hummus and nutritional yeast. My kids live this one!</div><div><br></div><div>The Mexican Mac</div><div>^^^^^^ just replace hummus with refried beans. </div><div><br></div><div>Thai Cabbage Wrap</div><div>Fill raw cabbage leaves with raw broccoli slaw and walnuts and drizzle Thai peanut sauce over them. I seriously ate seven of these one day for lunch!</div><div><br></div><div>Old Soul Quesadilla </div><div><br></div><div>This one isn't my own... My friend Rachel invented it and I love it! Whole wheat tortilla, peanut butter, honey, flax meal. Grill. Enough said!</div><div><br></div><div>Zucchini Pizza</div><div><br></div><div>My mom found something similar to this so we made it together. Thinly slice zucchini the long way and set on a sprayed pan. Sprinkle basil, oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic salt. Place tomato slices and sprinkle with nutritional yeast. (Since I am a vacation vegetarian we did parmesan :}) bake at 400 until they are a soft as you prefer them. </div><div><br></div><div>Simple Spud</div><div><br></div><div> Another recipe mom whipped up. Baked potato with olive oil, garlic salt, chives, nutritional yeast. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>Alright! More to come :) thanks for reading and let me know if you try anything/ have anything to share!</div><div> </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-77037441409060236302013-07-15T18:10:00.000-05:002013-07-15T18:10:20.686-05:00Above All Else Have you ever heard that saying, "Cleanliness is next to Godliness"? Not my fav. Not only because I am an unorganized individual (I guess I am still clean but not organized) but that just assumed that we are all the same personality and that we should all fit into this certain mold. If my cleanliness is on the weakness list, this saying implies that so is my Godliness.<br />
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Lately I have done nothing but talk about health and diet. I have been talking about it so much that I realize that it may be blurring the most important topic. That is my God.<br />
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I want to let everyone know that when I talk about the big changes we have made in our lives, our exercise and health goals, our weight....all of that has happened because God did something in my heart. HE is the one that I give all the credit too. He convicted our hearts to change and gave us the drive. <br />
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God is above all else. Health, finances, food, our home, my family....God is my Everything. He is the One that has gotten me through everything and He is the one that has provided me the resources and tools to achieve this change. He also gave me an amazing better half who fuels our journey and leads our family. <br />
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He is so good. Please get a hold of me if you have any questions about how the Love of Jesus can change your life.Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-80568608953940395672013-07-11T18:31:00.001-05:002013-07-11T18:31:42.848-05:00Food of CourseI love to think about food. I love to eat food. And I love to prepare it. I hate diets because I have to limit all of those things! I love my life change because I am unlimited on all of those things! I actually have to make myself eat more to lose weight. Not kidding. Raw/veggies/fruits/plants -my friends!Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-48792458251312674592013-07-09T10:10:00.000-05:002013-07-09T10:10:24.866-05:00A Reflection<div style="text-align: justify;">
Sometimes someone tells you a lie. It is usually when you are down and out. It is usually someone you are close to. Someone you trust.</div>
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Sometimes you have to make a choice. You can believe the lie. You can choose to walk away from the lie. You can live in it and dwell in it. You can say, "Lord, could this be true?"</div>
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Sometimes you struggle. You wrestle with the lies. "Must I earn love? Maybe I am not good enough? Maybe I am not who I should be?"</div>
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Sometimes you discover the lie is just that...a lie. You see that you are right where God wants you, and even though it may seem hard, it glorifies Him more than where you think you should be. Where others think you should be.</div>
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Sometimes God sets us out on a long path. A difficult path. He asks you to walk it faithfully. The enemy can try to distract us along this road. We have been set there for a reason.</div>
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Sometimes you remember the hard times. You look and see how far you have come. You have overcame because you have Christ. And He never left you. He walked the walk with you. He made you who you are today. You are beautiful and in good health, you are blessed. You have enough and not too much. </div>
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Thanking God for how far He has brought me over the years. I feel so much healing and joy in my life. Joy that can spill over into loving my family. Thank you, Lord. For loving me enough to bring me through the hard things and shape me into the beautiful creature I am today. </div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;">Jeremiah 29:11</span></em></strong></div>
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<strong><em><span style="font-size: large;"> For I know the plans<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-19647A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> I have for you,” declares the <span class="small-caps" style="font-variant: small-caps;">Lord</span>, “plans to prosper<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-19647B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.</span></em></strong></div>
Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-3240325482103044932013-07-08T11:26:00.001-05:002013-07-08T11:26:35.621-05:00Tomato Basil RevampedI made a delicious pesto hummus today! I used a pesto that is made from basil-upon further reading it also has cheese in it :/ drats! Lesson learned....read every single label ( I found a cilantro paste that had milk in it once...really?!) BUT I am still going to use it and eat the hummus because I only added a teaspoon in the whole container so that makes very little animal product in it AND I an not going to be wasteful. Anyway-basil pesto,garlic,olive oil,garbanzo beans, a pinch of salt! All into my food processor. I turn mine on and dump ingredients in starting with beans then oil then other ingredients and oil as needed. It turned out so smooth. Dip tomatoes in for an amazing snack!<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0frHnTxFFUoBQIVb8XrK34KzezxQPllPbuh0T46vRu4gY9_KtsHeLOIRBkO8gTyQ86T3pTq8iqHoUTMu-3SXmEY9defH4lRN-ndc-zXqPIsB939XyED72oW9kIlgyGUki1Ijz5j8mopSd/s640/blogger-image--1766484719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0frHnTxFFUoBQIVb8XrK34KzezxQPllPbuh0T46vRu4gY9_KtsHeLOIRBkO8gTyQ86T3pTq8iqHoUTMu-3SXmEY9defH4lRN-ndc-zXqPIsB939XyED72oW9kIlgyGUki1Ijz5j8mopSd/s640/blogger-image--1766484719.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-6633556172690614702013-07-08T08:00:00.001-05:002013-07-08T08:00:41.589-05:00ModestyI saw a girl walking around the mall in what appeared to be spray painted pants. If she would have been wearing underwear you would have seen the lines. I walked of the store just to find another girl with shorts so short her cheeks were bouncing in and out as she walked. My blog. My rant. Parents:teach your kids the value of their body! Kids: put some clothes on and have some respect for yourself! If you knew the thoughts that go through some people's mind you would put on a parka and the bag first sweatpants you could find!<div><br></div><div>My prayer for my girls: </div><div><br></div><div>I pray that my girls would value their bodies enough to keep them covered. I pray that they would know that they are special and important, so much so that they don't need to find approval through the clothing they wear. I pray that their worth is displayed through their actions and their words. I pray that they would protect their hearts and that they would be in relationships (friendship and romance) that are encouraging to their love for Christ and their confidence in Him. </div><div><br></div><div>My girls are so lovely and beautiful...I can't wait to see the things they will do in their lives. I am already so proud of them. </div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-90759457728176207952013-07-07T14:43:00.001-05:002013-07-07T14:43:16.288-05:00Iron, Calcium, and Protein<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3Nf1Mm3EDx8IJWOH8o7OFHnAjNsqDBPEMbztqIfdQxj6KfkdRJCmSAm5dxnc3nthMVPanU5ceoPDo9mTeIXFCuwjK17fOw5yQRXTtjxLBF2pJLeBVHjq4t3zNyAo60ptesVPKi24SHJj/s640/blogger-image--7638636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3Nf1Mm3EDx8IJWOH8o7OFHnAjNsqDBPEMbztqIfdQxj6KfkdRJCmSAm5dxnc3nthMVPanU5ceoPDo9mTeIXFCuwjK17fOw5yQRXTtjxLBF2pJLeBVHjq4t3zNyAo60ptesVPKi24SHJj/s640/blogger-image--7638636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLs6dJ_sQw4lo51gqLxsfsTUTAb9K0_Rav9EO5f79lAQH9UYtLd-z_8ANWb5q7mS8u2xu1Diim60xDsqBlZBlhRzkBQ1Ap-MQBdFfapxnONc3SvR8ttO6QqRqUP4nW7361rNhCgdmX9J0f/s640/blogger-image--337258675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLs6dJ_sQw4lo51gqLxsfsTUTAb9K0_Rav9EO5f79lAQH9UYtLd-z_8ANWb5q7mS8u2xu1Diim60xDsqBlZBlhRzkBQ1Ap-MQBdFfapxnONc3SvR8ttO6QqRqUP4nW7361rNhCgdmX9J0f/s640/blogger-image--337258675.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzY3EHFVO-ZXeAja8zk1aKM7P6w8ate6AV7c85Udff4cxmE-0efmWAz6PA67JV9yp3pyGKCe9UNkdVoUNLYZmviox588MKMUXQ144qQ0U_WRS39VE7iuBa1yFtBndqQHNhCtGf05rZzioG/s640/blogger-image--1609396086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzY3EHFVO-ZXeAja8zk1aKM7P6w8ate6AV7c85Udff4cxmE-0efmWAz6PA67JV9yp3pyGKCe9UNkdVoUNLYZmviox588MKMUXQ144qQ0U_WRS39VE7iuBa1yFtBndqQHNhCtGf05rZzioG/s640/blogger-image--1609396086.jpg"></a></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLs6dJ_sQw4lo51gqLxsfsTUTAb9K0_Rav9EO5f79lAQH9UYtLd-z_8ANWb5q7mS8u2xu1Diim60xDsqBlZBlhRzkBQ1Ap-MQBdFfapxnONc3SvR8ttO6QqRqUP4nW7361rNhCgdmX9J0f/s640/blogger-image--337258675.jpg"></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3Nf1Mm3EDx8IJWOH8o7OFHnAjNsqDBPEMbztqIfdQxj6KfkdRJCmSAm5dxnc3nthMVPanU5ceoPDo9mTeIXFCuwjK17fOw5yQRXTtjxLBF2pJLeBVHjq4t3zNyAo60ptesVPKi24SHJj/s640/blogger-image--7638636.jpg"></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-49252469507768342962013-07-06T17:17:00.001-05:002013-07-06T22:29:19.129-05:00First Raw Dinner<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-32875985950986429632013-07-02T20:28:00.001-05:002013-07-02T20:28:10.982-05:00YuckThis is what they boil to make gelatin. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eOy8EiUCZ6hXFJigVy4Oo13iOxw95_6gKN9umMat2jjT461727_SarErgR7qOz_RVQ5a1H2DhlbvaIfHkzT0aHtghk0vumQabPpQclGlAjASvUsIGdKkwVvidq7jcUoITo-T6TCa1IlP/s640/blogger-image-1524080502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4eOy8EiUCZ6hXFJigVy4Oo13iOxw95_6gKN9umMat2jjT461727_SarErgR7qOz_RVQ5a1H2DhlbvaIfHkzT0aHtghk0vumQabPpQclGlAjASvUsIGdKkwVvidq7jcUoITo-T6TCa1IlP/s640/blogger-image-1524080502.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Goodbye gummy worms and jello.....</div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-68972690762219355372013-06-30T17:59:00.001-05:002013-07-01T08:39:39.830-05:00Amateur joggingThere's Last year I started jogging. It really is kind of unbelievable that I did. I have always had trouble with my knees and have been called "Forrest" more than once. Also I was larger than I am now. I would see people jog and I just wanted that feeling. I hear people say you get a high from it. I just needed to find out. So I started by walking and jogging a little bit. I was so unhealthy that I only made it four houses away from my own,walked to the corner and back. I am not kidding. I just did that until I built up. I even took a break when I moved and then it got cold. Yadda yadda. All that to say... I am no expert. Today I jogged half a mile in 9 minutes. Not what I call impressive. But hey! I jogged a half a mile straight as opposed to four houses. So here are my,unprofessional thoughts on jogging. <div><br></div><div>-to start buy whatever you need. I needed a knee brace and jogging shoes and the appropriate undergarment. I paid 30 for my first pair of shoes and they lasted a bit because I really wasn't going long distances. I used old tshirts and shorts at first. </div><div>-I decided right off the bat that I did not care what anyone thought of me. I was out there doing the hard work and I didn't care who thought I looked silly. I was gonna do it!</div><div>-I was ok with doing a little and improving a little at a time. I didn't want to burn myself out. Rather I wanted to build up. </div><div>-I listened to music I loved and tried to switch up the scenery when I could. Switching up music and scenery kind of help distract. </div><div>-stretch. Stretch till you can't stretch anymore. Seriously helps. The more you do it the better. </div><div><br></div><div>That's it! And here are the reason I still do it/love it</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>* I have time for me and my own thoughts. I rarely get to listen to my music. Just a great time to process/relieve stress. </div><div>* I feel wonderful when I do it</div><div>* I like to catch people off gaurd by saying hi to every single person I can. Lol sounds funny but it's true. I'm a people watcher</div><div>* I feel like I am setting some sort of example for my girls. </div><div>* there's something really satisfying from doing something that you thought you couldn't. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>When I give up here are things that motivate me</div><div>-I think about how I had to take the time to stretch and get my butt dressed and ready to be out here. Might as well keep going</div><div>-I have a certain song that means a lot to me and I have to run through the whole song. I always have my music on shuffle and it seems to come on every time I want to stop. </div><div>-I just walk it off for a min. I tell myself even if I walk the rest of the time I still ran. Usually I am fine in a minute or so and can get right back into it</div><div>-I don't stop running until at least my first 5 mins. I think the first 3 are my hardest to get through. </div><div><br></div><div>There ya have it. Nothing special. Just how I am doing what I am doing. </div><div><br></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-47221372242369839882013-06-29T12:27:00.001-05:002013-06-29T12:28:23.873-05:00Raising the BarIn our adventure to eat plants I have noticed how easy it is to over compensate with grains and starches. I think I am going to try a couple of things to keep it in check. I think I am going to try to have one completely raw food day once a week. It's a little scary but I've come this far why can't I try it? I am also going to limit grains to once a day. So if I have brown rice for lunch it's gonna have to be quinoa for dinner and I am also going to make my own breads,pitas, tortillas, etc. I can manage the ingredients by using whole wheat and no sugar and I can replace some of the grain with things like flax meal. It's going to be harder but I think we can do it! I'm also getting ready to try a "no added salt" challenge. I'll keep ya posted!Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-33503770448132760762013-06-24T18:23:00.001-05:002013-07-01T10:03:45.576-05:00Hager Household Ramblin's<div>There are a lot of food quotes In this one. But we have made such a drastic change I guess it is to be expected :)</div><div><br></div><div>Justice pointing at a girl in scrubs at the vet, with long blonde hair: that girl is great. I love her hair!</div><div><br></div>Jubilee, pointing at the lobsters at meijer: mom it's so sad! People take these home and cook them and EAT THEM!<div>Butcher: can I help you with anything ma'am?</div><div>Jubilee: we don't eat anim....</div><div>Me: no thank you! *dragging kids away*</div><div><br></div><div>Justice: we don't eat the chickens anymore. We pet them. But we can have candy! (Ps I do not recall Justice ever petting a chicken...and no they don't have candy for dinner)</div><div><br></div><div>Justice: I love dinosaurs and I love birdies. They are big and they are small. They say CHOMPCHOMPCHOMP and tweet tweet *menacing giggle*</div><div><br></div><div>Jubilee holding an animal cracker: THESE are the animals we eat!</div><div><br></div><div>Jubilee: mom the fish isn't swimming</div><div>Me: well I need to talk to you about that. Did you know that everything dies at some point?</div><div>Justice:he's dead. </div><div>Me: well yes....</div><div>Jubilee: oh no! Can we get another one?!?!</div><div>Justice: yea bc he's dead</div><div>Me: we can get another one. Sometimes these things happen. </div><div>Justice: he's dead</div><div><br></div><div>Jovie is saying things like alright, oh yea, and c'mon!</div><div><br></div><div>Justice: when I get bigger like momma and daddy I gonna drive that purple car *points at a new purple ford mustang*</div><div><br></div><div>Jamie: I can't wait to go home and just watch some Star Trek </div><div>Me:ooooooo!!!! * lifts foot giddily as if I was just kissed</div><div>Middle aged Meijer shopper dude: could I see that little kick you did again</div><div>I'm sure I was a few shades of red</div><div><br></div><div>More to come!</div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-17906993835758511932013-06-21T19:37:00.001-05:002013-06-21T19:37:31.560-05:00Jovie updateMy Jovie is still growing and is definitely in full toddler mode! She loves to nurture things like Jack or stuffed animals and sometimes her sisters. She doesn't say much unless he is quoting movies. Yea. Jamie jr. She does say please, thank you, hi, bye, jack jack, awww, c'mon, gogo, mamma and daddy. She loves loves loves tv and so I have been watching how often we have it on. She also loves music and little kids. Sounds funny but she seriously used to bully other kids and I finally got her out of it! She loves being a big kid and loves her sisters. But from what I have heard from everyone she is Jamie done over again :) love it and so proud of her!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JSBqWNWMFFr2sUVlUpMgXN80SYlPta49f3BIOZd6Oj7YxbRlW4ADLKOcrUw8OUWZLCVMdmrhVk4BOd_J2_Vq4LucawKjYGTMmSpnz1n1LL3TrvpZoG00LIF2jzTYTvntYKbuhJZhRd2P/s640/blogger-image--2068340558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2JSBqWNWMFFr2sUVlUpMgXN80SYlPta49f3BIOZd6Oj7YxbRlW4ADLKOcrUw8OUWZLCVMdmrhVk4BOd_J2_Vq4LucawKjYGTMmSpnz1n1LL3TrvpZoG00LIF2jzTYTvntYKbuhJZhRd2P/s640/blogger-image--2068340558.jpg"></a></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-69964516177238442792013-06-21T19:31:00.001-05:002013-06-21T19:31:00.910-05:00Justice updateMy Justice is getting so big! She is definitely a different girl then she was a year ago. She observes everything and therefore can do everything pretty well. She talks in full sentences and asks provoking questions like "do you have any children?" And she isn't even three yet! She knows her alphabet and all her colors and can spell her name most of the time. She loves to draw and it makes me happy how he can make images and you can totally see it! Her favorite color is pink. I mean hot hot pink. She loves it. She is somewhat of an animal activist. Always making sure animals are fed or well taken care of. She is the first to spot a "leggy" bug or birdie. She also loves to dance and wants everyone to be happy. If she if in trouble she immediately wants a hug from the person disciplining her. She wants everyone happy and harmonious. She also loves church and what she knows of Jesus. I am so proud of her sweet little self. <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q1VENU4pIKTSVfplkHWNJAI1ejQM3uWhNFn6pmQUyfeCMqy6QzNOMMefU2OqKUCphhvQjb_SjbEsGKpTfwyc20ta2tcvariD0FuHlXe4Ly7257DfUbpSRG5U0QwShBEfMfi-4WwbiRSj/s640/blogger-image-1891549446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Q1VENU4pIKTSVfplkHWNJAI1ejQM3uWhNFn6pmQUyfeCMqy6QzNOMMefU2OqKUCphhvQjb_SjbEsGKpTfwyc20ta2tcvariD0FuHlXe4Ly7257DfUbpSRG5U0QwShBEfMfi-4WwbiRSj/s640/blogger-image-1891549446.jpg"></a></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7025285612477914475.post-40270068477242981792013-06-21T19:22:00.001-05:002013-06-21T19:22:24.398-05:00Jubilee UpdateSince the last time I was blogging my Jubilee has changed so much! She is 4 and super duper fun! <div><br></div><div>She knows how to write almost get entire alphabet, lower and upper case, she can spell some small words and can identify the way letters sound. I love when she says things like "Mom, tree starts with t!!" She can count to thirty and we are working on counting by tens. She has an amazing memory so I have a feeling teaching her by songs will help! </div><div><br></div><div>Her favorite colors are purple and blue and black. She love Darth Vader and watching Star Trek 1966 with us :) she loves carrots and grapes and wearing any kind of dress shoe,necklace, or hat. She loves church and talking/singing/reading about Jesus. </div><div><br></div><div>She is organized and I noticed almost OCD about her toys. She doesn't want her blocks stuck together when she puts them away. She doesn't like puzzle pieces stuck together either. Same with potato heads. She also likes to have a figurine or doll sitting out for decor. So funny! It's nice because she is getting to the point where she will pick up after herself. She is a huge helper and constantly encouraging Her sisters by saying things like "Good job sweetie!" Or "try again hunny". I am super proud of her and thankful that she is my oldest and mommy's helper :) <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKK-oP5f1Y55cBnU4lqUtccR6KdUYXdBga_80foumb4YsS8yPguOAQAuvB1meOgMfQ4wsgn6mUdpaOXDmRnsV7kGKZTNYpo6Bt0_b57S_xLVHfk_14d4pLp09JyRnuRQmDfSINdHY42OqC/s640/blogger-image-1871081859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKK-oP5f1Y55cBnU4lqUtccR6KdUYXdBga_80foumb4YsS8yPguOAQAuvB1meOgMfQ4wsgn6mUdpaOXDmRnsV7kGKZTNYpo6Bt0_b57S_xLVHfk_14d4pLp09JyRnuRQmDfSINdHY42OqC/s640/blogger-image-1871081859.jpg"></a></div></div>Skipper Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16741293803800829203noreply@blogger.com0