House Hunting and Chili:

Today is our second day of house hunting so far and I am very excited!

Our rent is up in July so even though that is a way a ways

we are getting a little bit of a head start. 

We actually are glad we started early because it is very time 

consumingand a huge decision.

So far we have fallen in love with a two story home

about ten minutes from where I work.

It needs some love but that is half the fun!

Yesterday, I went to the gym and did 45 minutes

on the Arc Trainer (my favorite cardio machine)

and fifteen on the bike for a little cool down.

I started using "MyFitnessPal" recently 

and it is actually a pretty good app

for keeping up with your workouts and calories.

It will also tell you when you will reach your

goal based on what you ate and how 

hard you worked out that day and so far

I should hit my goal right before my friends wedding!

If you have an iPhone just go to your applications and 

search MyFitnessPal.com and it should be the 

first one to pop up. It is FREE so why not?

At about 9:00 last night Ryan called and

wanted his favorite dinner, which is my 

southwestern chili. It really is delicious and the best

part- EASY! 

Southwestern Chili {serves 10}

2 lbs. ground turkey

2 packets of taco seasoning

2 cans of chili beans

1 can of pinto beans

1 can of black beans {drained/rinsed}

1 can of corn

1 can of mild Rotel

1 small tub of light sour cream

1 large onion

Saute your onions until they are a caramel brown.

{you will want to used a large deep pot}

Add your turkey and cook well,

then add your 2 packets of taco seasoning.

Once that is completely mixed add

all of your cans draining all except your chili beans.

Turn on high until your chili comes to a simmer,

stirring occsionally. 

Turn down to a low-medium and then

add your sour cream.

If this is too thick, you can add a half a cup of hot water.

Add salt, pepper and garlic.

I always stir in a little shredded cheese.

Serve with tortilla chips, a squeeze of lime and more cheese!!

A few things this week:

House hunting starts again tomorrow.  

I have been doing just a bit of window shopping 

or online looking I should say... 

I am really loving all of the cobalts and corals right now but for now-

something neutral for the bed.

{west elm}

I have been eying these for quite some time now and 

I plan on using these for the bedroom and office.

 {west elm}

 I have a hard time picturing Ryan and his friends 

hanging out on this couch watching football but, hey- a girl can dream!

 

 {Ashley Furniture}

I fully intend on using this Ballard Design inspired painted 

wallpaper tutorial by Jones Design Companyin one of the rooms... 

...one of the very small rooms.

 

 {jones design company}

I know there is a lack of color but that will be decided much later. 

Certain rooms require certain color. 

Lunch today was an avocado and strawberries. DELISH! 

That is the easiest lunch for me to eat during the week

and also happens to be my favorite! 

I also purchased a few Fage yogurts for 

breakfast and snacks. I've been wanting to try those for a while now.

I desparately need to go grocery shopping 

for the rest of the week.

For now I am off to the gym for some cardio. 

The Arc Trainer has become my best friend for the past

two weeks and I am sticking with it for now.

What is your favorite thing to do at the gym?

What is your "go-to" healthy lunch on the job?

 

Meet the Gravois

{a shot from our engagements}

{taken at Ryan's sisters wedding in Louisiana}