So Anyway Today . . .

Photo Challenge a Day

soanywaytoday — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:57:41 +0000

If you want to play along or see how helplessly behind I am… I am posting the list posted at Chantelle’s web sit as the daily inspiration list…

January Inspiration

February Inspiration

For more information surf on over to Fat Mum Slim

Photo Challange Jan 29 – Inside My Fridge

soanywaytoday — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:46:15 +0000

Let’s see what is in here tonight…

Parmesan Cheese

Apple Juice for the kiddos (they drink it very sparingly now days – I still water it down when they drink it too!)

Extra Milk that will not fit in the door

Oh, left over cheese sticks I made for the kiddos tonight. Egg Roll Wrappers around a cheese stick baked, not fried, yummy!

An Atkins milkshake.eggs, sugar free jello and whipped cream all part of my Low Carb diet plan. oh, and don’t forget my 1/2 and 1/2 for my tea. You can see a spaghetti squash and cauliflower too!

Bottom, cheese and meat drawer… pepperoni and tortillas can be seen in the front there.

That’s what is in the fridge tonight!

Photo A Day Challenge

soanywaytoday — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:22:44 +0000

I am late to the party but I was reading tonight that Chantelle over at fat mum has organized a photo a day challenge, see more here.

So anyway, I have decided to follow along and try to get caught up the best I can…

So here goes, here is my first post for Jan 1 – a picture of myself with my best friend on New Years! I am wearing the blue scarf…

Scrabble Sunday

soanywaytoday — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 21:29:40 +0000

Today we played our first official Family game of Scrabble. Little girl found it boring but hung in there, both kiddos needed a little help but overall except for listening to the whining (ha, ha) I had fun! This is what we ended up with:

I ended up winning, little girl second, daddy third and the boy came in last by three points. Some tears were shed over that one, I think someone was overtired by this weekends activities.

I have let them know this will become a Sunday afternoon tradition, we will see if that holds true.

It has also inspired me to work on my game board wall in our family room. Once I get it done will post pictures. In the meantime I am working on a large terrarium. Will post more on that soon too!

Guess who came up with nag?

Does your family enjoy scrabble? What ages did your kiddos really get into it?

So anyway, till next time…. Beth

365 Project

soanywaytoday — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:04:53 +0000

Going to try to create a 365 project to capture the everyday moments that make up our life…hope to spur some of my creativity and grow in my photography skills as well.

So anyway today’s moments were captured during the 6 evening hour.

Mr. Dad filling out school paperwork - Gotta love the oversized Spiderman pen and the girl playing in the background!

Play time

Snack Break

Creative people are curious, flexible, persistent, and independent with a tremendous spirit of adventure and a love of play.

Henri Matisse
French painter
1869–1954

Sunday 9/18; Or how difficult is it to get a picture of you and your kids…

soanywaytoday — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 02:34:02 +0000

Can the girl just hold still for a second? No, pretty impossible for her to do so.

I Heart Faces – Water

soanywaytoday — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:55:50 +0000

We spent most of our day today at a local lake, it was overcast today so not bad as far as crowds go.

The kiddos had a great time swimming and catching minnows. Little girl tried to bring one home as a pet. Too bad it did not survive the car trip.

I love my boys face in this picture, he was coming up from being under the water.

I am participating in I Heart Faces weekly photo contest, hop on over to see other entries.

Menu Plan Monday

soanywaytoday — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 17:05:12 +0000

Reviewing my list from last week it appears that I did actually get around to making everything.

Actually the hero chicken is in the oven while we speak. Checking my spice drawer I did not have, or could not fine the parsley and paprika so I substituted tarragon and BBQ spice mix for those items.

So on to this week…

Day 1 – Cheesy Cauliflower Ham Casserole

Day 2 – Grilled Salmon

Day 3 – Cheesy Beef Bake

Day 4 – Breakfast for Dinner; Baked Egg

Day 5 – Cheesebuger Quiche

and the treat I made for the kiddos this week is . . .

Nutella Cupcakes

Warning… these are not low carb…. I was good I just did a tiny taste test! One kiddo loved them, the picky kiddo did not… My taste test says they are yummy!!

Hope everyone has a terrific week!

Menu Plan Monday

soanywaytoday — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:19:42 +0000

I have been trying to do low carb for a year and half now…. had success with a 70 lb weight loss, then regained about 25 lb back and now have lost 10 of those lbs over the last couple of weeks.

The key for me is sticking to a low carb diet and exercise.

I still feed my kiddos the carbs, though and the hubby is happy to eat the meat but stays away from the sugar free concoctions for the most part.

I have found quite a few good low carb recipe recipes, which I will share with you today.

Day 1 – Scallops sauted in butter and scallions with a bit of garlic

Day 2 – Hot Dogs (no bun for me) It is a a busy day with only 45 min in between activities for us.

Day 3 – Margarita Grilled Pork Tenderloins This is becoming a family favorite, you will not be disappointed!

Day 4 -Heroin Chicken I will modify it to use with Chicken Breast Tenderloins. In case the kids ask what it is called, I think I will change the name to Hero Chicken.

Day 5 – Left overs

That’s it! Have a fun week!

Sharing over at, hop on over to see other meal planning ideas.

Margarita Grlled Pork Tenderloin

Busy Summer

soanywaytoday — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:07:27 +0000

Wow!

It has been a while since I have updated, guess my new love Pinterest is taking up all my free computer time, what little their is.

I think too, I have been unmotivated. I have changed the look of my blog several times to try to find my motivation.

I sort of like this one but the yellow on the side is a bit too bright for me.

I am the same way with day planners, usually changing every few months to stay motivated to use it,

I think I read somewhere where that is a right brain dominant issue.

So here is an updated family photo… my little lovies who take up all my other spare time.

Hope everyone is having a lovely Sunday, full of sunshine and fun.

So anyway, do you Pin? If so, leave a link so I can follow you and if you don’t and want an invite let me know that too, I will try to figure out how to do that;I think I have a few invites that I can pass out.