So exited!

I am so exited!  Tonight my sister in law is going to her Weight Watchers meeting and picking up the books and point calculator I need to finally start.  I want to be healthy and a good example to my kids.  Sam and I had to have a healthscreen done at his work yesterday (weighed, waist measured, bloodwork, and blood pressure taken).  The good news is that Sam has lost 75 pounds so far and my cholesterol went from 300 to 117 in about 2 years with no medication.  I am thinking of also trying to go low carb, not sure on that...yet.

Definition of strength

Strength is my word of the year for 2011.  Here's some definitions:

strength

 [strengkth, strength, strenth]

–noun

1.

the quality or state of being strong; bodily or muscularpower; vigor.

2.

mental power, force, or vigor.

3.

moral power, firmness, or courage.

4.

power by reason of influence, authority, resources, numbers,etc.

5.

number, as of personnel or ships in a force or body: aregiment with a strength of 3000.

6.

effective force, potency, or cogency, as of inducements orarguments: the strength of his plea.

7.

power of resisting force, strain, wear, etc.

8.

vigor of action, language, feeling, etc.

9.

the effective or essential properties characteristic of abeverage, chemical, or the like: The alcoholic strength ofbrandy far exceeds that of wine.

10.

a particular proportion or concentration of these properties;intensity, as of light, color, sound, flavor, or odor: coffee ofnormal strength.

11.

something or someone that gives one strength or is a sourceof power or encouragement; sustenance: The Bible was herstrength and joy.

Sienna last Saturday with her cousin Evelyn

This was taken shortly before they both got their ears pierced.  Sienna was 14 weeks 6 days.  I think Evelyn is almost 12 weeks.

They both did great.  They are so cute together.

2011 word of the year

Didn't do that great with last year's word.  I have been searching for my word for this year.   I think strength will be my word for 2011.  I need to strengthen my faith, mind, and body.  I still have 50 lbs to lose.  I will read the Bible or other publications daily.  I will strengthen my life this year.

Strength it is!!!

Pumpkin Twinkamisu

Just found this at Real Food for Real People.  NUM!

Pumpkin Twinkamisu
1 package (15 ounces) Hostess Twinkies (10 Twinkies) 
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 
1 cup confectioners' sugar 
1 container (8 ounces) frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed, divided 
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding 
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 
1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
1 cup milk 
Additional pumpkin pie spice 

Slice Twinkies in half lengthwise and place cream-side up, in single layer in 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Using a mixer, blend together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and ½ of whipped topping until smooth. Spread evenly over Twinkies. Combine pudding mix, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and milk. Whisk until well blended and layer over cream cheese mixture. Carefully spread remaining whipped topping over pumpkin. Lightly sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice. Refrigerate several hours or until set. Makes 9 to 12 servings.

Random Thoughts

Random Thoughts Tag...
Tagged by Stephanie

I am:  listening to Jordan sleep
I think:  that I want to go back to school.
I know:  that it's hard being a mom to a newborn and 4 others
I want:   fruit and chocolate
I have:   to go to sleep soon
I dislike:   scary movies
I miss:   my family in Vegas
I fear:   spiders and snakes
I feel:   tired
I hear:   my neighbors running up the stairs
I smell:   hand soap and Method Grapefruit Cleaner
I crave:   fruit and sweets
I cry:   every day, I am so hormonal
I usually:   nap everyday
I search:   blogs about crafting, saving money, and recipes
I wonder:   when Sienna will start sleeping through the night
I regret:   not knowing my Grandpa on my Dad's side.  It's his choice.
I wish:   that I didn't have insomnia
I love:   my husband and my children.
I care:   about my family and friends
I always:   try to sleep at night.  It's not working too well.
I worry:   about my kids.
I am not:   a kid anymore
I remember:   rollerskating and swimming all day as a kid
I believe:   in Jehovah God
I sing:   rarely.  I suck!
I don't always:   have patience
I argue:   sometimes
I write:   quotes, lists, and recipes in journals
I win:   not much
I lose:  my glucose meter all the time
I listen:   to the ocean waves on the sound machine so I can sleep every night
I don't understand:   politics
I can usually be found:   wearing pajama pants and teeshirts or tanks
I need:  to take down the bassinet and put up the crib soon
I forget:   where my keys and meter are
I am happy:   when I am well rested and fed, spending time with friends and family

Some recent favorites

 Here are some recent food finds that I think look fantastic.  I am definitely trying the cherry filled truffles.
Oreo Truffles
 Cherry Filled Truffles
 Rotel Chicken Spaghetti