Farmer Shopping

I forgot an important part of our "real food" resolution for the New Year - farmer's markets! Yes, as part of trying to eat more "better for you" kind of food, we're trying to shop more with our local farms. Plus, I just like the added benefit of supporting local people and communities. I actually found a decent market near us that happens on Saturday mornings-(I then also discovered that we need to get there before 10am, as a lot of vendors sell out!) It ranges from all sorts of different foods to farms to food trucks to arts/crafts that people make. They also just started a face painting station for the kids. It's very family friendly, people even bring their dogs.

So anyway, below are a few pictures from recent trips!

First trip - got local eggs, juices, fruit, grass fed beef, five ingredient bread, lettuce

Today's trip - fruit, bread, lettuce, broccoli, green onions, sweet potatoes, little chilies (I'm stoked to try those out), more beef and local pork! I was excited for that. I've never seen "organic"/local pork for sale in stores or at the market yet before.

I'm pretty elated about it. Some items are even cheaper than the store. I wish I could one stop shop but my goal is to try and get most of our meat/fruit and vegetables from here. Here's to healthy eating!

S**t Happens

Time for another humorous (now that I've had some happy juice I'm finding it funny)  round-up of something Aaron has done.Before I go any further, my post is a bit gross, so I wouldn't recommend it at the moment if you are eating...

So...it all started when I put Aaron down for his nap/rest time today. He was fine for a while, but once an hour or so hits and I can tell he's not sleeping I usually let him out of his room. I was on my way to do that when I got a whiff...I knew before I opened the door that something was up.

Ta-da! Poop!

 That would be poop on his FACE, hands, clothes...and in his room : dresser, wall, floor, cars, nightlight and humidifier!! (I spared the graphic pictures of his room) What a (not so) pleasant surprise! I would certainly like to think I'd remember such an occasion if Nate did this, but I don't think he did. Boys will be boys?!

New Year 2014

Happy New Year ! We hope everyone had a safe and fun evening. We started New Years Eve with a hike (the boys and Josh's mom did, anyway) while I visited and  cuddled with my good friend's three month old baby. The boys then spent most of the day outside before we met my whole family for a nice dinner out. It was a lot of fun!

"Ringing" in the New Year!

Even our waiter wanted in on the fun!

We had dinner nice and early so that we could do more fun stuff at home before the boys went to bed, like playing a game Nate got for Christmas. Then the kids went off to bed and hubby and I enjoyed some drinks, movies and games. We fell asleep by 10:30, however.... :( (I know I know, but we had been up with Aaron a few hours the night before) Our neighbors were sure to let us know when it was midnight, I think this has been the year with the most firecrackers around! Thankfully the boys didn't wake up at all with the noise.

Now for the good stuff : what are our goals for the year, you ask? Well, sort of boring, perhaps. The same as last year (and like many others, I'm sure!) : generally good health by working out and eating clean. We did pretty well, I think, for our first year trying to eliminate some processed stuff from our diet. Some being the key word. Nate is pretty stubborn with trying new foods (a little better than the beginning of last year perhaps, but still pretty resistant). If I can't cut out a processed food completely, I at least try to buy a healthier version of it (like his chicken nuggets and macaroni and cheese). But my goal is to make those things from scratch and have everyone eating it. Well, generally making most everything from scratch by year's end! I'm definately, definately doing better in that regard than what I was doing in 2012. I just need to turn it up a few notches in 2014 :) However, we will still eat out, maybe not have the healthiest things sometimes...that's just life, in my opinion. I believe in the 80/20 rule.

I'd say another reason I believe in the 80/20 rule, is because we're active. Last year Nate started soccer, and I continued to work out - a lot of running, mostly. I was in a few races, including a half marathon and full marathon. I've already signed up for my first half marathon this year, first week of March! There's not much room for slacking in the New Year :) I think I will do one more half in the fall, but doubting I will do another full this year. Break! Looking forward to being able to mix up work-outs again.

Wishing you all a healthy, happy 2014!