Energy is peachy smoothie

 I just made a really great smoothie so I wanted to share the recipe with everyone.

2 bananas
2 peaches, cut into chunks
large handful of spinach
1 heaping tablespoon of almond butter
about 1/4 cup apple juice

Just put it all in the blender and serve
This is great for energy and it tastes good too!

Breakdown of food health benefits:

Peaches contain potassium, vitamin A, lycopene, lutein , fiber, vatamin C, and iron,  
You can read about the benefits of these vitamins and minerals here:
http://healthfood-guide.com/HealthBenefitsOfPeaches.aspx

Bananas are rich in vitamin B6 and they are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium.

Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, magnesium, folate, manganese, iron, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B2, potassium, and vitamin B6. It’s a very good source of protein, phosphorus, vitamin E, zinc, dietary fiber, and copper. Plus, it’s a good source of selenium, niacin, and omega-3 fatty acids.


Almonds are a great source of vitamin E. They also have good amounts of magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, fiber and are a good source of healthy monounsaturated fat. They also contain more calcium than any other nut.

Why the chicken really crossed the road

I had a conversation with my 12 year old a few weeks ago. She said to me that she had just got the "Why did the chicken cross the road joke". I was so surprised I asked her what she meant. She said "Well you know how they say 'to get to the other side' Well I didn't get that until now". Still confused I asked again what she meant. She said "The other side...as in...death. He wanted to cross so he would get hit by a car and die." I sat still for a few minutes and finally said "Wow! I never got that either!". I believe that was the deepest conversation I've ever had with anyone under the age of 30 and it just happened to be my 12 year old daughter. Apparently she and her friends had been talking about it and this was the conclusion they came to. It's really good to know that some of the new generation will be thinkers. It might be a morbid conclusion that they came up with but still a very deep and thoughtful one.

Gir cake

I just cut the shape out of a 13x9 cake. Iced it with green icing, used black for the legs, arm, ears, stitches, eyeballs, and nose(by the way I know the legs look horrible, my baby started crying and I was in a hurry), and white icing for the eyes. I used a real zipper for the zipper but I didn't account for the icing to show through. I'm not sure what could be used instead. I used the sour tape candy for the tongue. I think a stick of bubblegum would work also.

This is the picture I used to reference

Frozen Lemonade Pie (Only 3 Ingredients!)

This is a very refreshing pie for those hot summer months (or with the weather we are having here, hot Spring months!). You can vary the recipe and use different flavors of frozen juice. I've tried it with limeade and it is good. I think orange juice would work too.

Ingredients:
One regular size tub of whipped topping (like Coolwhip)
One can of frozen lemonade (or try it with a different frozen citrus drink)
One graham cracker crust

Allow the juice and the whipped topping to defrost on the counter for a few minutes so that it's easier to work with. Once the juice is melted and the topping is soft, mix into a large bowl. Stir or whisk until well blended.

Using a rubber spatula, transfer filling into your crust. Then put the plastic top from the crust onto the pie and bend the sides of the pan up to secure it.

Freeze for about 3-4 hours or until firm. Cut and serve immediately. Freeze any left overs.

Enjoy!

"Waiting" A poem about waiting for baby to be born

Waiting

Dear Baby, here beneath my heart,
I thought that you might come today;
The timing seemed just right.

But the stars are out
And the moon is high
And sheepishly I wonder why
I try to arrange the plans
Of God.

For now I know
You will not come
Until the One who holds eternity
Rustles your soft cocoon
And Whispers in tones that I will not hear,
“It’s time, precious gift.”

“Now it’s time.”
Robin Jones Gunn

As I try to hold off my impatience, I know that you will be here when the time is right.  They say you are 8 days late but how can one be late when they aren't ready? I think it is us that are early. I want to hold you and love you so very much but I will do that on your terms, for you know the right time. I continue to hold the doctors off from inducing me. I do not want chemicals running through our veins. You know when you are supposed to make your way into this world. You will do it on your perfect time. I will do my very best to be patient and to keep the doctors from determining your fate. For I know that no one is qualified to make that decision. Nature knows. I will trust in nature, you, and my body to be able to do what is right. 

A Baby's Conversation with God

This poem was given to me after the birth of my first child. As I'm preparing for the birth of my third child, any day now, I was reminded of it. I am not sure of the author but I did not write it.While it's true I'm not the most religious person in the world, I am very spiritual. This still means very much to me and makes me tear up every time I read it.

"A baby asked God, 'They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?' God said, 'Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.'

The child further inquired, 'But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.' God said, 'Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy.'

Again the child asked, 'And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?' God said, 'Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you how to speak.'

'And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?' God said, 'Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray.'

'Who will protect me?' God said, 'Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life.'

'But I will always be sad because I will not see you anymore.' God said, 'Your angel will always talk to you about Me and will teach you the way to come back to Me, even though I will always be next to you.'

At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, 'God, if I am to leave now, please tell me my angel's name.'

God said, 'You will simply call her, 'Mom.'"

(Author unknown)

A Little Bit Of Laughter

A Meme I made.....