Good evening my pals! Did you have a good day? I certainly hope so. I know its only been a couple days, but would love to hear your thoughts on my new ways of posting – more often, more personal in the 30 DSLR posts, random glimpses into my life on other posts, occasional tips, etc. I will always be true to myself, but value you all as my readers and friends. Therefore, I care about your take on things as well.

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My energy the past few days has certainly compensated for the lackluster drive I had for anything last week. Last week, I had no desire for a formal workout whatsoever. This week I felt the complete opposite. Monday I completed a TurboKick workout at home. Tuesday I took a spin class. Wednesday I went for a walk. And today I made sure to get in a weights session with an at home circuit.

I typically use a Cathe DVD for weights workouts at home, but I didn’t feel like having to set up a bunch of equipment in my basement. So, I opted for resistance bands. They are such a handy workout tool for versatile, effective, and portable workouts. For today’s workout, I mixed up a lot of squats, lunges, and pushups with moves like rows, overhead presses, bicep curls, and triceps extensions with the band. I basically continued alternating upper and lower body moves to keep my heart rate up for a solid 30 minutes. Coupled with another walk, it made for a great impromptu and couldn’t-make-it-to-the-gym workout.

Oh I can’t wait for post baby when I start designing my own workouts to share with you guys!! 😀 Some ladies out there know what I can come up with. 😉

I worked up a decent appetite and figured tonight was a perfect night to healthify one of my favorites right now – Mexican! After seeing veggie enchiladas on Caitlin’s, Jessica’s, and Brittany’s blogs I have craved them. I kind of did a hodge podge of all their creations.

I cooked up some baby bella mushrooms, sweet corn, onion, and green bell pepper until soft.

I combined about 1/4 c of sour cream and 1 small can green chilies to mix with the veggies. Then, I placed a couple spoonfuls of refried black beans and the veggie mixture into each tortilla.

Rolled up, topped with more sauce and cheese, then baked in a 350 oven for about 25 minutes.

More of a mixing together of things than a recipe (and not very photogenic), but they sure turned out good!

You should try them! Then, stay away from me for about the next 24 hours. Toot toot! 😀 See ya in the morning!

• Please feel free to share any feedback that I mentioned at the start of the post. 😀
• What type of workouts do you do when in a time-crunch or stuck at home?

Good morning! How are you all today? I’m well enough. Although little M and I both woke up with some sort of sickness going on. I don’t feel bad, but can’t stop coughing. Poor M has it all – cough, icky nose, tired, and I’m assuming achy from her clinginess. I hate seeing my baby sick. I think its from the church daycare and all the kids bringing in germs from schools and daycares they are returning to these days. We’ll just chill today and I will have to see how I’m feeling later if I head to the gym or not.

Okay – birthday recap time! What you all are here for. 😉 Yesterday morning started off a bit rough with M’s temper tantrum at the store and someone STEALING my bike at spin. My bag was on it and I left for 5 minutes to check M in the childcare. When I came back a lady had moved my bag and said she was there first. Whatever.That was the last bike so I ended up leaving, planning to just do a Turbo workout here later…which didn’t happen because I got too tired and distracted by my present from Peter. I do what I want every day and especially on my birthday.

The day picked up from there. I met a friend for story time at the library, which M loved! Then we hit up Yogli Mogli for some frozen-yogurt and girl talk.

I delighted in half Red Velvet Cake with white chocolate chips and half NY Cheesecake with raspberries. Oh dear heavens was it good. This place just opened and I see myself dragging Peter here soon for a repeat performance.

I continued eating just what I wanted with dinner last night. I made a Lemon Basil Quinoa with Roasted Veggies. The stars of the show…

I roasted the brussels sprouts and chopped carrots in a 425 oven for 30 minutes. Cooked up the quiona according to the directions. Heated up some Great Northern beans. Then tossed it all in a simple dressing of 2T olive oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, the juice of 1 lemon, and some fresh chopped basil.

I finished out the night playing with my new toy…

Peter got me a netbook for my birthday!! How perfect for blogging!? Needless to say, I’m in love. Time to say goodbye from my baby computer. 😀 Have a fabulous Tuesday!

• What do you blog from?
• What would you pick for your birthday dinner? I did have the quinoa on my actual birthday, but I admit we will be going to a Hibachi place on Thursday with my parents. I’ll know boy or girl then too!