Christmas 2008

Baby #2's First Gift!

James wrapped Grandpa's Gift!

Grandpa & Grandma New Camera from the kids!

Thanks Uncle Mike, Aunt Nora & Lily! Thanks Alot!

My VERY Handsome Boys!

James Merry Christmas!

Proud to Be Sisters!

My sister & I when we were very young!

Love this Man!

I just thought I would post a picture of my husband & I! I am a VERY lucky Woman! :)

James Playing Basketball! Fall 2008

James playing Basketball Fall 2008!

Excellant Movie!

This is a GREAT movie! Must see!

Happy Election Day!

I saw this posted earlier today on another blog, and wanted to share. I think this quote is funny! Oh I am not saying anyone is stupid for voting any particular way. We are all individuals and have the right to vote for whomever we see fit. I just thought this was cute for election day!

"never underestimate stupid people in large groups."

So joined the "IN" crowd and VOTE!!!!!

Halloween 2008

My son James as a "Storm Trooper"

James & I decorated this Halloween Castle! Pretty Cool! HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Menu

I thought My sister would be interested in my 2 week Meal planner( I will tell you the coast later)

Oh I never Plan for lunch, we always just have sandwhichs or left overs, and for breakfast we have a portein shake with omega oils (UDOS OIL, I SWEAR BY THIS), & Flax)

Friday 10/10/08
Supper – Brandy Dumplings

Saturday 10/11/08
Supper – Bean Casserole
(Sound good, Need Recipe Let me know)
pg.128 (Prism)

Sunday 10/12/08
Supper – Tuna Fish Peas on Toast

Monday 10/13/08
Supper – Salmon Steaks w/ Fruit & Veggie

Tuesday 10/14/08
Supper – Stove Top Macaroni & Cheese pg 297 (Weight Watchers)

Wednesday 10/15/08
Supper – BLT Sandwiches w/ Fruit

Thursday 10/16/08
Supper – Mushroom Cream Cheese Sausage Casserole

Friday 10/17/08
Supper – Southwestern Skillet Burgers w/ veggie pg 11 quick & easy

Saturday 10/18/08
Supper – Zesty Potato Cheese Soup (pg 133 Quick & Easy)

Sunday 10/19/08
Supper – Black Bean Taco Salad J yum pg 44 Quick & easy

Monday 10/20/08
Supper – Cheesy Wild Rice Soup (pg 40 quick & easy)

Tuesday 10/21/08
Supper –Crock Pot Stroganoff (pg 56 Fix it)

Wednesday 10/22/08
Supper – Sensational Sloppy Joes (129 Quick & Easy)


Thursday 10/23/08
Supper – Sourdough Clubs (pg 114 Quick & Easy)

Friday 10/24/08
Supper – Creamy Clam Chowder (pg 127 Weight Watchers)

Shopping List:
Ezekiel Bread & Buns (IIII)
Can Diced tomatoes I
Beans with Bacon (goal without sugar, may be hard to find)
Celery
2 cans of Chile
1 16oz refried
1 16 oz corn
Large Bag of Cheese (6 oz,8oz, 3/4c ½, l cup)
Mushrooms (2)
Salmon Steaks
Leaf Lettuce (II)
Large Tomato
Black beans
Catalina
Nacho Cheese Chips
Deli Turkey
Deli Ham
Steak
WW Flour
Cream of Mushroom Soup (10oz) II
Beef Bouillon
Noodles
Splenda Brown Sugar
Tomato Soup
Sugar Free Grape Jelly
Cider Vinegar
French Fries
Cream of Potato Soup (IIIII)
Evaporated Milk (12 oz III)
Pepper Jack Cheese ¾(II)
Potatoes (II)
Onions (IIII)
10 oz Can of Clams
Bacon (By the Slice 40) 1.5 lbs
Beef 4lb
1.5 lb steak
Frozen Peas
Sausage
1 taco seasoning
Rice
8 tortillas

Well it is snowing outside & I have to go workout, Finish laundry, go shopping, & Clean My house! It is hard to do in the cold!

Have a Warm day!

Rachel

How Long will you Live

This is a Life Expectancy Calculator! You can play with things to see what your ideal will be for your length of life! Hopefully it will be to its fullest!

Myself, I use to smoke according to this I will live in my current weight (if I lose weight my life expectancy goes up) is 51.2 additional years....If I never had smoked 53.1! I lost 2 years to smoking! EEK! That is a sick though!

So here is the website! Have fun!
http://www.lifeexpectancy.com/asp/calculator/default.asp

Food Pyramid

New Food Pyramid! DID YOU KNOW! Check it out! My professor does say that as of recently they are saying now United States Americans need to exercise 2 1/2 hours a day! ECK! Crazy huh! That seems so long, but they are including things like running late for class and speed walking for 20 minutes to get there on time! :)

Joined a New Gym 2 weeks Ago!

I have to say, I am very impressed with the gym that my husband & I just joined! It is Access Fitness! It is open 24/7 and I just pay $50 for both of us! It is great, and cheap! TV monitors on each cardio, weights all over, tanning, shower, XM Radio plus more! Sweet deal! I am pretty happy with this access fitness it just opened 3 months ago.

My Favorite, Actually Healthy Bread

This bread is the BEST bread, It is actually REALLY Healthy. Try it, I love it!

No enriched wheat, yeah! I have been eating this for years! I thought I would just share it, I use to buy the cheap (used to be 99cents a loaf bread at the grocery store)! Might as well not, it is no good for our bodies at all......So this Bread I buy for 3-4 bucks at a health food store! Healthy good, has other types of breads (english muffins, bagels, etc) oh and flavors! Just try it! Oh buy store it in the fridge, since it is all natural either freeze or store in fridge! It will go bad on you quick out in the open! :)

HEALTH BENEFITS - Ezekiel bread is great because it does not contain any flour that will cause inflammation in your body. This bread is made from sprouted grains and lentils and has amazing health benefits. Try the cinnamon raisin which is my favorite.Coconut oil is a famous oil that eastern cultures eat on a frequent basis. Coconut oil is filled with healthy fats and is known to maintain a healthy heart.Raw honey contains many antioxidants. People with allergies have been known to use this as a natural remedy. When looking for what honey to buy fo for the darker one as it contains more antioxidants and less water.

Giving Some Love to My Bedroom

I worked on getting my small room organized this summer! So this is what I did!

1st - I bought an old icky looking dresser, and brought it back to life...I stripped it down, and painted it a nice sharp place...I kept the old hardware...I thought it added a really nice touch!

2nd - Framed our wedding pictures and arranged them....Very nice huh!

James Picture of Halloween

James drew this picture of Halloween! Do you see the ghost, and all the people with pumpkin heads. Scary huh? James is sure proud of his picture! I think he is a great artist!

Personality Test

Take this test! It fits me to a T! :)

http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

I have a Guardian Personality! I knew that! lol!

James the Water Bug

As Usual we went for our Sunday Swim, This time I just happened to bring a camera!

Flag Football 2008

James is soooo Cute!

James Flag Football

James Flag Football 2008 Enjoy! It is cute!

My Personal Bodyshop Website

I set up a Bodyshop at home website, so you can order great product directly from my site! Perfect for the Holiday Season! Adios Rachel
http://www.thebodyshopathome.com/web/rachelmoeller

My Grandparents

I am going through my Photo's Creating Albums & Found these of My Grandparents!

Great Resturant In Seattle

Old School

Me The Year I Graduated High School!

Yeah!

PS Picture was not by image photography! It was Boderland By Rocky Ware In Scobey!

Before I Go To Bed A Good Laugh Is Needed

If Women Ruled The World

A Love Note From James

JaMeS My SiX yEaR oLd WrOtE mE a LoVe NoTe On My WeDdInG dAy!

(I thought some of you would enjoy this)

My Boys Playing Football

It is Football Season Again!

My Beautiful Flowers!

I Thought My Flowers were Pretty Enough To Share!

It is amazing what science is able to do with Plants!

Saddly, They will die soon due to the colder Weather! :(

ITS BACK!

YEAH CRANBERRY FROM BODYSHOP IS BACK!

I have been waiting all year for this!

Feng Shui

Found a great new site on Feng Shui! Very good practical tip on how to CALM your life down! Silly how obvious some things are! I am posting an article from this blog!

Feng Shui Tips for Clutter Clearing - Use Feng Shui for Better Energy
Feng Shui Tips to Help You Deal with Your Clutter
By Rodika Tchi, About.com

The feng shui effect of clutter on your health, your energy levels and the overall quality of your life is obvious - clutter drains your energy and dampens your very best intentions. Even though we all agree about the feng shui effects of clutter, starting to clear your clutter is never easy. One look at the stuffed bedroom closets or the piled up bookcases in your home office is enough to make you urgently find something very important to do.There is a way out, though, and feng shui, as an energy tool, can help you clear your clutter in the most efficient, easy and, yes, even enjoyable way! The way to make it work is to keep in mind two important feng shui guidelines:
Bring higher feng shui energy to support you in your clutter clearing efforts. For example, having great music, fresh air, a sense of beauty in the space will start diminishing the low effects of clutter, as in the world of energy everything is in constant motion. Be aware how much easier it is to deal with the low energy of your clutter when you are surrounded by higher energy.
Plan to "underachieve" instead of "overachieve." Start small and time your efforts. For example, give yourself 15 min for a specific area, and when the time is up, just leave it. You've done great. Now plan for the next session and make it a bit longer (20-25 min.)By mentally changing your approach and having realistic goals you can actually start living clutter free quite soon. It is important to give yourself time, though. Just like with losing the extra weight with feng shui, you will achieve the best results with a consistent system, complimented by new habits.A very helpful tool in clearing clutter is using the ancient principle of space clearing. There are many ways to do space clearing, and from my experience, ancient cultures around the world have various forms of clearing the stagnant energy. Explore the topic of space clearing with feng shui, as it can be of great help in your feng shui clutter clearing efforts. From Karen Kingston's Clear your Clutter with Feng Shui (compare prices) and Creating Sacred Space with Feng Shui (compare prices) to Denise Linn's Sacred Space: Clearing and Enhancing the Energy of Your Home (compare prices) there are many resources to help you understand how to shift the energy in your space and make your feng shui efforts really pay off.To deal with the unseen causes of clutter, such as emotional issues, Christan Hummel, the author of Do It Yourself Space Clearing Kit (compare prices) suggests to "go around the house to places where there have been past traumas or difficulties. Do a cleansing ceremony (sage, or candles work well) and intend for the blockages to be cleared from that space. Intentionally bring in items that represent a more flowing energy, such as a feng shui fountain, chimes, or living things like plants, to attract life energy back into that area." No matter which way of space clearing you choose, once you realize that the unseen Chi, or energy around you is shifting all the time, you can easily transform it for the better. You might not see it, but you can certainly feel it. Feng Shui is here to guide you through all the steps of creating better energy in your home.

Check out her blog at

http://fengshui.about.com/

DUBAI

OMG! JUST CHECK OUT SOME OF THE PLANS THIS COUNTRY HAS FOR ARCHITECTURE! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

http://www.dubai-architecture.info/

Bahrain World Trade Centre

Amazing Building! Check it out!
http://www.globalconstructionwatch.com/eco-friendly-developments/bahrain-world-trade-centre-taking-sustainable-architecture-to-another-level/

Georgia Architecture

Found this website that has a list of a lot of building known for their design!

http://www.glasssteelandstone.com/ByAmericanStateResults/Georgia.php

Tip To Fall Asleep Faster!

Dealing with Anxiety, I find myself up at 3am.....I have been lying in bed for over an hour....Still can't fall asleep! So Just decided to wait it out......So I decided to surf the net. I found a site that gives tip on falling asleep! Good! According to the article working on the computer late at night does not help!

http://www.squidoo.com/tips-to-fall-asleep-fast

Addicted to Sims 2

For anyone who needs a gift Idea! I am addicted to Sims 2........I have the following expansion or add on packs....Night Life, Kitchen & Bath Interior Design Stuff, Holiday, Family Fun Stuff! So any other game for the computer would make a great gift! Hint, Hint!

Bobcat Schedule

If anyone is interested here is the bobcat Home Game Schedule!

Sep 27 1:05 pm South Dakota H

Oct 11 1:35 pm Weber State (Homecoming) H

Oct 18 1:05 pm Eastern Washington H

Nov 112:05 pm Northern Colorado H

Nov 15 12:05 pm Portland State H

Idiots

Someday's I do very stupid things! Today I walked around for 20 minutes looking for my purse! Looked everywhere! It was on the seat of a chair under the desk! This reminds me of my youth! I remember looking for hours for my mother's purse! After looking all day she cancelled all her credit cards, called the bank etc....The next day I went to the kitchen to eat breakfast, well I pulled out the chair from under the table.....You'll never guess what I found! My mom's purse!!! I was scared to tell her! Kind of funny, now!

Super Mom

I believe I fit this title! I should buy this shirt for myself! I think my sister needs one too......I may have found a good gift for an up & coming birthday! :)

http://www.tshirtmagic.com/image_view.php?DesignID=996060&Mode=Image

My Family

This is my wonderful little family! Matt (husband) & James who is six!

Awesome Hotel, Awesome Architecture

When I visit my sister, I want to stay here! Yeah right, I can't afford this lavish life even for one night! Just check out the website....Very impressive! So if your in the Atlanta area check it out!

http://www.condohotelcenter.com/hotel-residences/featured-properties/w-atlanta.html

Goal of Blog

Hello My Names is Rachel!

I think my goal of my blog spot will be in the world of Interior Design, Art, and Architecture, and completely random nutrition & recipes! Also keeping my family up with my life! Hopefully! These areas will be my focus! But do not take that the bank. Studying Interior Design, and Architecture has brought be to a position where I love to design a space truly on an individual! So I will post a wide variety of things. I am a mother, so most things I will enter will be things that are making my life easier. Recipes & nutrition is because I have ever so fought the battle of extra weight, and strive to keep it under control before I get really sick! Plus I love the feeling of health......So get ready for a blog on the journey I am taking! So enjoy my randomness on life! Things I would love to see before I die! So just enjoy!