We all saw that one coming right? RIGHT?
However, Jenn over at Peas and Crayons threw me for a loop….July’s theme is incorporating fitness??? Wha wahhhhh?!?!
Short answer: not much
Long answer: Life has been getting in the way. I was doing some more yoga at a studio by our house on a 20 for $20 deal but when that ran out, I was kind of left stumped. Two kids in the house and tons of activities going on in addition to the full time job and commute. I know its all about choices and priorities and I’m not going to say “there is just no time” because I KNOW…that is simply not true. There is always time for what you want to make time for…I have just been choosing other things right now.
- I have been choosing to get up at 5am every morning to do quiet time with Paul…reading the Bible and doing the #SheReadsTruth studies. I am NOT a morning person but I tell ya…this is something that actually gets me out of bed every morning. Its humbling and beautiful the way God works in lives (especially mine!)
- I have been choosing to come home make dinner, spend time with Paul and the kiddos and not kill myself to get to the gym every night. I know that soon enough they will be gone for a few weeks and there will be lots more time to refocus my priorities.
- I choose to feel good about myself. This is a subject that deserves a whole post (or two or three) on it’s own, but when it comes down to it…I’m not the skinniest person out there or the most beautiful person out there and I don’t ALWAYS love what I see in the mirror, BUT despite all of that...I have joy. I have a husband who loves me and tells me I am beautiful, I have friends who aren’t my friends because I wear a size 6 (which I’m not in case that didn’t come across), they love me for being me!
All that being said, I like challenging myself physically and I have big things planned for the future. A lot of this is related to our news that I have yet to share…but I’m pretty darn excited about it.
Blah, blah, blah…lets looks at some camping food shall we?
Breakfast:
Eggs and Bacon on morning 1
French Toast and sausage on morning 2
Lunch/Dinner
Grilled cheese lunch on afternoon 2 and smiley face hamburger on evening 2. Kyle cooked the burger and Kaylee prepared it for me with the smiley face. Kids FTW! Guinn thought he was getting some too and was lickin his chops in anticipation.
Sweets
Bet your campfire we had smores both nights. Poor Guinn didn’t get any. I’m so mean.
Misc
Beer of choice for the trip. Crisp and refreshing
Wilderness Bar? (I didn’t buy this but saw it at Cabelas on our way there. Isn’t this really just a candy bar? I mean c’mon!! Chocolate and caramel….its like a big Rolo…) Funny
We picked 19 lbs of cherries…any one have any cherry recipes they want to share? PLEASE I’M BEGGING YOU!
Pineapple and bubble gum Hawaiian shaved ice that we stopped for when we were leaving. $3 for a big cup of sugar water. Brilliant. (them not us) 
We may or may not have stopped at Sonic on the way home.
why they have Sonics in all these little towns around Washington but they have ZERO in the main Seattle area is beyond me. I just don’t get it. SONIC- what gives? Oh well, makes for good treats on road trips.
btw…they were “out of large size drinks”…this is why we have Route 44. Pinky promise.
What do you like to eat when you go camping?
Do you have Sonic where you are and if so can I come live by you?
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An icey sounds perfect in this hot weather! Glad you enjoyed your holiday.
My favorite thing to eat when camping is breakfast burritos made by my dad. And cookies, beer, smores, sandwiches…everything tastes better:)
I live by Brandy, see you at the Sonic.
We’ll have to take you New Mexico camping one of these days. It is rough;)
Amanda recently posted..Ring Around the Rosie
if you guys do go to Sonic, will you send me a pic? Thanks. And I think I will stay with my “rough” camping up here….LOL.
Mmmm…your smores look so delicious! My 4th of July celebrations didn’t include any, so I am totally jealous!
Jessica recently posted..WIAW: One Month Countdown!
awww booo!! Although I really think any day is special enough to celebrate with smores!
Your mustard smiley face is adorable! And s’mores…I seriously can eat like 10 of them, can never get enough on a camping trip. I’ve never been to Sonic…and I’m really curious why everyone likes it so much?
for me, I love their burgers and their tots. I think what most people really love are their drinks. They have every type of drink/flavor combination imaginable. And lots of yummy desert treats as well. Ok now I am hungry for it again!
I clicked on your link on peas and crayons b/c of the smores. Hahaha!
I admire you for making the commitment to wake up really early and do your devotions. That’s something i’m trying to work on myself… I need to commit to spending time with God even MORE than i commit to bettering my physical self. Anyway, glad i landed on your blog! Can’t wait to read more! 
Kym recently posted..6 Month Progress Report
its honestly something i never thought I would do, but I absolutely love it!! How about I pray for your dedication to the time spent? I would be happy to if you don’t mind. Thanks for stopping over!!
Holy s’mores. Nom nom!
Jillian @ DNA and Dessert recently posted..Hot Run, Cool Couch
I feel the same way. I like who I am and everything but I don’t think I’m the prettiest person or the skinniest person, and I definitely don’t like what I see in the mirror every day. But, I think that’s normal. I bet even Jessica Alba doesn’t think she’s the most prettiest person ever! I like your awesome, beautiful, pretty, and the perfect size!
Maren recently posted..Happy Birthday to ME!
I don’t like to go camping. Too prissy. Lol. But I was tricked into going with my in-laws once and we made some pretty awesome spicy tin foil meals!
Corrie Anne recently posted..Boyd’s 4th
LOL. Yeah our camping is not exactly roughing it as there is running water, bathrooms and plugs, BUT you do have to sleep outside and make your food on a picnic table..so THAT is pretty rough if you ask me. HA! They tricked you…thats funny!
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
Camping seems so fun! It’s been awhile since the last time I went. It was prolly in College with my church. However, I DO remember how good s’mores were!! That I can never forget.
I love what you said, “there is always time for what you want to make time for…I have just been choosing other things right now.”
I’m really learning to prioritize things right now. I always attempt to do everything and end up not doing one thing right. I also do #Shereadstruth at 5:30 every morning! What a great way to start the day, no? His love for us is truly unfathomable!
Min @ savortherainbow recently posted..WILD HARVEST Peanut Butter and Raisin Breakfast Muffin
yes I run into that same problem of trying to do everything and then not doing anything well.
At least we aren’t alone 
I love the studies…so awesome to hear you are doing them too. I didn’t do it yesterday and I really felt like something was missing.
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
Great eats while camping, looks like a fun time! I love the pics of your dog
Laurie @ Love, Laugh, Laurie recently posted..Brewers, Tapas, and Grilling
he is too cute, I can’t help but snapping a thousand pics of him.
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
That sure is camping food! Looks like a ton of fun! I have never even SEEN a Sonic!
StoriesAndSweetPotatoes recently posted..Lunches and Lats
WHAT??? wow. Maybe it would be better if I had never seen one too b/c then I wouldnt know what I’m missing?
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
snow cones and sonic, my kind of lady. I think your attitude towards your schedule is amazing, you are choosing what makes you happy which is something a lot of us forget about in trying to achieve that perfect lifestyle. I have been reading each night and I have to say it is brilliant, I am so glad I get some time with my bible before I close my eyes and end my day.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..My Kind of Crazy
lovee s’mores while camping..i feel like it’s something that just has to happen. and i do have a sonic by me!!! love their cherry limeade!
Katie @ Katie Moves recently posted..Guest post from The Run Within: The Mile Game
ugh soooo jeally!
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
Sonic near me…you know it!
What do I like to eat whilst camping? Ummmm – everything. If it can be BBQ’d & chilled in a 16oz can, I’m pretty much consuming it.
we should go camping sometime. THAT would be fun.
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
Can’t wait to hear about your big news!
We are leaving on a trip in a few days and my kids have already asked to make sure we get to stop at a Sonic. There are none in the LA area… we have to get out to the middle of nowhere to find them.
Carrie@FamilyFitnessFood.com recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday – WIAW #16
sooo weird how that happens!! Have fun on your long trip and I hope you find LOTS of Sonics!!
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
We have a Sonic about two miles from our house and have eaten there exactly once. Probably need to change that. You have In-N-Out Burger where you’re at? There are none of those out East. I’ll trade ya!
Husband @ Midwestern Bite recently posted..Pledge to Each Other our Lives, our Fortunes, and our Sacred Honor
No In-N-Out’s but if we DID have them I would gladly trade you. I like it and all, but its just not Sonic…And yes, you need to change that. Post pics about it so I can live vicariously through you!
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
SMORES! I haven’t had those in ages! I think I may need to pick up some graham crackers, marshmallows and chocolate!
It has also been about7 years since I went camping. Yikes..it has been a while – but my fiance isn’t really the camping type!
Cait @ Beyond Bananas recently posted..Workin’ Out & Eating..
it helps to have a fiance who is the camping type. My hubbs has all the gear…otherwise I would totally never do it!
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
Tina at Carrots and Cake posted this recipe yesterday: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/3259. It includes cherries and looks yummy.
And please make these, so that I can be crazy jealous of you: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2012/07/fresh-cherry-dark-chocolate-chunk-scones/
Love the s’mores! I haven’t had a s’more in AGES!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..Trying new things.
ummmm wow. thank you for those recipes. I just might make them. I already made a cherry pie and tons of cherry smoothies and I still have TONS of cherries left over.
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
I Love camping but we haven’t been in a long while. Maybe I need to work on that!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don’t Count recently posted..WIAW~Goals and Challenges~Oh Yes, Some Food!
you should, its sooo fun!!
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday
Can’t wait to hear about your big plans!
I’m not the biggest camping-lover but your eats sure look delicious. Especially the smores
Antonia @ Health Inspirations recently posted..WIAW: let’s talk workouts
smores are just the best. We have leftovers so I think we might just have to make them randomly this week!
eatpraytri recently posted..What I ate {while camping} Wednesday