Soul Sunday

After spending a week without Alex and what not I wanted to start the new week by being Unplugged.  Started by going back to the basics: Soul Sunday.  No Facebook, IG, emails and limited texting. Gives me a time to also focus and be in the moment without my face in my phone or telling my family "Hold on, let me finish posting!"  

We all slept in, Max slept solid in his bed and it was nice to just wake up and not have a TO DO list.  Enjoyed coffee with no interruptions, tackled Alex's gym so he can start his regime today.  Back to the FIX he goes!  It was a nice moment when we were done to look back and give Thanks to God for blessing him with a gym.  For years he's wanted his own space and now he has it.   

We enjoyed a nice, healthy lunch at Black Bear diner.  It has become our spot.  We both had a salad (YES YOU CAN EAT HEALTHY while dining out), he got a turkey club and we just sat, talked and enjoyed the face to face conversations.  It's so funny how simple that is we can easily take for granted.  On vacation I learned my family deserves all of me even through the hustle and bustle. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't be who I am today.  

Family First. 

Afterwards we headed to Target to get our Christmas tree. This year we decided to go artificial - Big & Fake HA!  Plus they were 50% off.  Alex wanted the "pine smell" so I got a candle to give it that twist. We even stuck to our budget!  While Max took a nap we were able to watch our shows, set the tree up and enjoy some quality time together. 

 I LOVE our tree!  We will be decorating on Thanksgiving. 

I even got in the baking mood.  I whipped up my Shakeo and got to it!   I made pumpkin bars - 21 Day Fix approved via Pinterest.  

Here's the Recipe:

Serves 12

Ingredients:

1 Cup of pumpkin

4 Tbsp. of almond butter (or peanut butter)

1/4 cup of honey

1 tsp.of vanilla extract

2 tsp. of pumpkin spice

1/2 tsp. of baking soda

1/4 tsp. of sea salt

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Coat 8×8 baking dish with spray (coconut oil)

3. Mix all ingredients in bowl

4. pour into baking dish

5. Bake for 25 minutes or until firm; take knife and make sure it comes out clean

6. cut into 12 bars

optional toppings; whip cream, honey and pecans or whatever your heart desires

21 Day fix calculations for one bar

.08 of a green container {not worth counting}

2 oil tsp.

1 honey tsp. (pg15)

 

Although they didn't look like the picture on Pinterest they were still good.  We enjoyed a piece with a glass of milk...YUMMY!!!!

Overall it was was a perfect day!  Filled with Joy, Happiness and Health.  The start of our holiday season.  Just remember wherever you are in your life be sure to slow down, unplug and enjoy the simple things in life.  Quality time doesn't have to be grand.  It can be as simple as being together outside, picking out a Christmas tree or enjoying a cup of coffee.  Our goal is to raise our boys in a home where there is always love, laughter and memories.  We want them to always remember and know the simple things in life. 

As I enjoy my coffee and knowing I have a TO DO list I'm energized, motivated and refreshed to continue the journey!  I'm thankful God has allowed me to share my heart with hopes it inspires someone today. 

We have to slow the rhythm of rush in our lives so the best of who we are can emerge - The Best Yes

God Bless