Roasted Crock Pot Potatoes

Today I'm posting my first recipe. It's no secret I am a meat and potatoes girl! I've been fighting some sinus yuck/cold and am craving comfort food. Last night I made my favorite potato concoction with steak of course.

What you'll need
4 Large Russet Potatoes
1 cup water
5 Tbsp butter
1 tsp pizza or Italian seasoning
1 tsp Tastefully Simple Garlic Garlic (or                regular garlic powder)
2 tsp dried onion
1/2 tsp parsley
1/4 tsp paprika
Clean and dice potatoes in bite size pieces. Place in crock pot. Cover with water. Dice up butter and arrange in potatoes. Mix all spices in a bowl and sprinkle over potatoes. Cook on high for about 2 1/2 hours. My crock pot runs cold so you may want to check them at 2 hours. I chose to serve them with steak and broccoli. Enjoy!

Pink Wednesday

I didn't grow up a girly girl. I have two brothers and mostly male cousins. My mom tried to get me into pink and dresses. I was much happier in jeans and t-shirts covered in mud. As long as my hands were clean I was good. Hey my OCD has been here a long time!
Not until recently have I appreciated girly things. There are still some things I don't do like makeup and higher end clothes. What's the point really I spend my days working out and with kids.
My favorite color is now pink! It's become my "signature" color. With that my favorite day is #PinkWednesday! It's nice looking through other TDFers' pictures and know we have an amazing sisterhood.
So my friends Happy Pink Wednesday! Or in my case Pink Everyday.

First Race of 2014

I love to run. That's no secret. What I dislike is waking up at the butt crack of dawn to run a race. So imagine my surprise and glee when I discovered virtual races. Running on my own time, where I want and I still get bling?! Where do I sign up?
So yesterday I hammered out an 8k on the treadmill. Now yes I dislike the treadmill but it got the job done. Now I have more pretty bling to add to my collection.
Thanks Run With Jess for putting on such a fun race!

Detroit Half Marathon Recap

I ran my second half marathon yesterday. I really shouldn't wait a year between each one. I need to stay half ready. I want the day when it's easy to run 13.1 miles!
I chose Detroit because of the experience and the medal. Who wouldn't want to run over the Ambassador Bridge into Canada at sunrise?! Oh did I mention the World's only underwater mile?! And don't get this bling whore started on that medal!! The race is beautiful and I'm doing it again next year. Great friends and an awesome sense of accomplishment today!

Beginning to Blog

I decided the other day, while making dinner, that I need to share everything I've learned on my journey to a better healthier life.  The changes that have been made in our house have been amazing.  I'm really hoping to inspire others.  Now to figure all this blogging stuff out.  I hope my readers find my info and stories helpful and inspirational.  I'm thinking most will be just ramblings but hey that's who I am!