Nudist Colony

Yesterday our home turned into a nudist colony....well maybe colony is a strong word since we've only got one nudist. She screamed for a solid hour at the top of her lungs fussed for an hour and nothing helped, which is very unlike her. She wasn't hungry, or sleepy, she didn't want to play, she didn't have a dirty diaper. The only thing that made her stop crying was when I took off her clothes to make sure she didn't have a rash. So I kept her clothes off & now she's as happy as can be, bein' naked and playin' with her toes.

My So Called Life

I came across this book on Pinterest (where else) and was intrigued so I downloaded it on my NOOK (along with the new James Patterson, Janet Evanovich & Hunger Games) with a giftcard from my students.

OH MY GOODNESS, it's awesome!! I've never experienced a "can't put it down" feeling with this style of writing. It is quite possibly the best book I've ever read (and I read ALOT). It's all about one woman's journey to become a better wife and woman of God. The best part is that she actually makes this HUGE journey seem like something anyone could do. So maybe instead of making my traditional new years resolution of loosing weight (which has been the same resolution I've made for 10+ years now) I'll resolve to become more like "Martha 31", the wife from Proverbs 31. And if you're a wife or mom on my Christmas List you will might just find this in your stocking.

Christmas Bells are Ringing

I'm a day late but I'm linking up with Faith at her Christmas Card Carousel to share our Christmas card! So pretend you just checked the mail and opened this!




Merry Christmas from The Mahans

Spreading Christmas Cheer

The neighborhood that I work is pretty affluent. My students always have the coolest & newest phone, gadgets, and toys. So before our annual Holiday Party where they'd open gifts, play games and eat sweets I wanted my students to take the opportunity to serve others first. Here's a quick re-cap of our "Pre-Party" Service Project Party.

First we built blessing bags for one of the churches in the area. ( I know you can't see their faces but they have such big smiles on them) We included things like tissues, soap, shampoo, razors, tooth brushes & a snack.

Then we wrote letters to the troops.

I'm blessed to have the opportunity to serve these kids daily.

Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

Matthew 20:28

The New Kid on the Block

After my fabulous Scentsy party last week I earned enough in free goodies to get Molly a "Lenny the Lamb". I think they'll be the best of friends!

They meet

Hugs

Kisses

Wednesday Weigh In

Well instead of sharin' with you all the things that helped me fall OFF the wagon this week (ie: christmas cookies) I'm going to share with you the things that I should have done to stay on track and not gain that pound this week.


My week goes so much more smoothly if I plan my menu for the week on Saturday morning and follow it up with grocery shopping. My Saturday shopping time was a little different than normal this week so I was out of sync for the rest of the week but I wrote out my menu for the next few weeks and I feel much better about it. Plus it is so much better on my budget!


Tracking is such an easy thing to do. You can do it from your phone for goodness sake. But it's also easy to put it on the back burner. I need to make sure I'm tracking everything I eat even if I think I have it all pre-planned.


When I'm having one of those stressful days and really just want to sit and have a beer with the hubby then I should grab for one of these. They're half the points of a Miller Light and they taste pretty good.


Recipe for the Week
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole


2 lbs frzn hasbrowns
3 C Egg Beaters
1 C Shredded Cheese
6 oz diced ham
1 C FF milk
Mix all in crock-pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours. You can do this overnight even! It serves 10 people for only 6 points per serving. Hello easy Christmas morning breakfast.

Stats for this Week
(feel free to leave yours in the comments section if you want to have another source of accountablilty)
lost this week: +1 lb
total loss in 11 weeks: 9 lbs
Lbs left til Pre-Molly Weight: 11
NSV (non scale victory): I fell off the wagon but I didn't go on a binge so I guess thats good. Plus I've still passed up that drive thru on the way to work! So that counts for something.

And the Winner Is...

ROBERT GRIFFIN III

Molly's vote was in early!

But we took our bath and put on PJs before the announcement so we showed what spirit we could

Our house looked/sounded much like this only with less beer and people.

That good old Baylor line!
That good old Baylor line!
We'll march forever down the years,
As long as stars shall shine.
We'll fling our green and gold afar
To light the ways of time,
And guide us as we onward go;
That good old Baylor line!

Plus here's my super cute T-Shirt

" the hotter the heat, the harder the steel. No pressure, no diamonds. We compete, we win. We are Baylor. Baylor we are, Baylor we'll always be"- R.G.III