Walking without my boot

Today my hubs and I took Winston on a short walk and I didn't wear my boot! I wore BOTH tennis shoes! I haven't had a real shoe on my left foot since early December! I'm so excited because there was no pain! I believe my foot has finally started the next phase of healing! :-) Thank you Jesus! My doc suggested I wear my book for 3 more wks but did say I could slowly try to walk without it here and there. :-) Hopefully I'll be speed walking the whole 3 mile trail in no time. I miss it so much!

 My hubs and our son, Winston.

Lemon Bars - My 1st Attempt

I love LEMON!

These were surprisingly easy!


Cake Crust Layer:

1 package Lemon cake Mix
1/2 cup butter
1 egg, slightly beaten

Combine and mix with fork. Press down in a 9x13 pan with greased bottom. Set aside while you work on next layers.

Middle layer/Frosting:
2-3 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tablespoons butter
Lemon Juice
1 (8oz) package cream cheese, room temp.
2 eggs

Preheat over to 350
Mix powdered sugar and butter
Add enough lemon juice to form a thick frosting (a little goes a long way).
Then mix in cream cheese.
Set aside 1cup of frosting to speak on top after baking (don't skip this step!)

Add eggs to remaining frosting mixture and beat til fluffy.
Spread on top of crust layer
Bake for 20-30 min (every over is different so watch carefully. You don't what them overdone)
Let cool completely and then spread reserved frosting mixture on top

YUM! :-)

Fracture

I went to the podiatrist today and got my 3rd set of X-rays done on my foot. There was no change in my X-rays but doc said he treats the patient not the X-ray and all that matters is my pain level. People's bones heal differently and as long as I'm not in pain and happy with results it's all good. This was actually the first week my foot felt like it was almost normal! So doc was happy to hear it and says to wear boot for 3 more wks and then he will start having me walk without it off and on. It's been a long slow process but I've met ppl I would of never met otherwise so I pray I'm a blessing and testimony of HIS love and faithfulness everywhere I go! :-)

My Current Arm Workouts!

Affirmation

"Words of affirmation have unbelievable power. More power than you can imagine. Words can heal, they can bless, they can open doors of opportunity, and they can bring you untold abundance...........On the darker side however... words can also harm, hurt, destroy and keep you in a state of lack. They can cause hate, fear, wars and create total chaos."

A new lifestyle

Despite all the unhealthy pics of food in the last two posts I am on a "diet". I say "diet" but truly it's a lifestyle change. My hubs and I eat fish, veggies and other healthy things. I avoid cooking with oils or butter and I'm weening my hubs off yellow cheese (only on special occasions)! We were working out so well until I fractured my foot in two places! I've been unable to work out since early December. Talk about depressing! Blah! I finally got enough motivation to start doing arm weights, which has lifted my spirits a bit. Truly, working out releases the happy vibes in my body ha-ha. It's like an all natural anti-depressant! :-) We used to walk 3 miles on a trail behind our place, and then do an hour on the elliptical! I miss it so much!

Now that Valentines is behind us I need to get my act together and start counting calories again! I feel like I've back slid so far this week! Monday, Monday, Monday! I'm starting over Monday! Yes I could start over tomorrow but....umm...MONDAY! :-P

Anyway, I think I've finally got my hubs loving Almond Milk. Yay!!

Our First Valentines

 My hubs is a cookie monster! He can't turn down a cookie cake! lol

 

My hubs wanted me to wear my sailor outfit! He loves it! I need to find him a new favorite! I'm getting tired of wearing it! ha-ha  :-)

My husband at Red Lobster! He is so handsome! We love our sea food! :-)

 My Maple glazed salmon  and shrimp on a bed of wild rice and side of steamed broccoli.

 Gigi's cupcakes are AMAZING!! Find a store near you! Seriously! BEST EVER!

My yummy LEMON cupcake and my hubs CHOCOLATE cupcake

 

I love rubies! *It's my birthstone*

 My husband is the best! He knows what I like! :-)

He also got me my first pair to TOMS! I love the pink sparkles! :-)

 I love this cutie!! <3 I got him some shirts from his favorite clothing store, Express! My husband loves clothes more than he loves cookies! :-) lol *smile*

Our 1st Pizza

I must admit, it was so fun making our first homemade pizza together as a married couple! I'm pretty sure it wont be our last and they will only get more and more creative from here! :-) I love having so many firsts together. It's such a special season for us.

New Blog

This is my first post on my new personal blog! I'm really excited! I figured it's best if I keep everything separated, like food, home decor, devotionals and my personal life.