Monday

My diet was very well this weekend even though my cravings kicked-in big time.

Social gatherings tend to have that effect.  Even if I bring my own meal, I still feel the urges to eat poorly.  Many if not most of all social times are centered around food, especially family times.  For someone trying to eat so clean, it can be pretty tricky.  Luckily I have learned to plan ahead with satisfying meals that are still very healthy.

Interestingly enough, no one really said anything about my food this weekend.  My parents usually do but not a word this time around.  They sneak in a little comment here or there and that is all it takes to make me feel like a foodie outcast.  Maybe they are getting used to the idea of it.

On Saturday I used some of my leftover creme from my creme-stuffed strawberry treat to make a strawberry smoothie.  It was good.  Later that day I went to the health food store and picked up kale chips, chocolate and cherries.  I had wanted to try Fearless Chocolate for some time but with such a painful pricetag I had declined.  I went for it and boy am I glad I did.  It is delicious.

My Sat Morning Smoothie. Yum.

Best raw chocolate I've ever eaten.

A Bum-Cheeks Cherry!

Saturday evening Violet and I went to a party at my Mom's new place.  Most of my sisters were there and my big bro + his fam too.

Violet had a blast, running through the sprinkler, chasing her Auntie's doggies and using sparklers.

Sprinkler Action!

Badminton!

So Beautiful.

My Ole Lady.

My beautiful, pregnant baby sister J, nephew A, sis-in-law B and many assrt'd weenie dogs.

My sisters S and K and their male friends. This is a funny picture, sorry guys. 

Violet and her sparkler.

Sunday we went on a lake cruise with my dad.  It was a beautiful day for it and although Violet showed little interest in the lake scenes, she still had fun with my dad.

The Boat!

"Let's find a seat, Grampy."

The old man is such a jokester, even now.

Dancing!

My pops, Violet and stepmom A.

And last night Violet and I shared some very special girl time, at the local pool, then at home.

I love her SO MUCH.

Yeah, I let her jump on the bed. :)

Nails!