Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Playing Catch-Up!

Hey Everyone! I hope you are having a great week. Over the weekend, we put up our tree and got some things around the house done. I've been staying in with Baby A, while T runs the errands. But we do go with him sometimes and stay in the car. I don't want to bring her out until she is 3 months. But my doctor suggested bringing her in the car for fresh air, and I noticed it helps her sleep better. She loves sleeping in the car! Speaking of cars, we got a new one! :) We traded our Passat in for a White Volkswagon CC! It's super cute and fun, no mini-vans here..lol!

A few of you asked about T's Tofu Cacciatore dish, and let me tell you, simple! He made a tomato sauce, boiled orzo, and sauteed the tofu, then combined all three in one pan and voila! Let me know if you try it, it was really yummy!


Anyway, I've been eating simple, quick, easy meals lately. T isn't home all day, so my diet has been a lot of raw bars and fruit, quick and easy. I need to stock up on some raw snacks, it's really hard to make smoothies these days. T would make them for me, and I could make them ahead of time, but he is at work during the day and I like my smoothies fresh! :) 

This was a snack I made of two bananas with almond butter inside. Protein packed and nutritious!
Over the weekend, I finally had time for a smoothie, this was frozen bananas, Sunwarrior protein and spinach.
And here is a pic of me and the princess, this was taken a few weekends ago. The first weekend she was out of the hospital. I can't believe tomorrow she will be 3 weeks!
I made this bowl before I went into labor (I am way behind on blogging!). This was raw kraut, avocado and olives. I've been cutting back on salt since I was so swollen after having Baby A (see above pic!). But now my feet, hands and face are just about back to normal. I've been hydrating a lot!
And this is one of my favorite quick snacks, I made this before going into labor as well: goji berries, mulberries (black and yellow), and pumpkin seeds.
Have a great day everyone! XO

11 comments:

Jenny said...

i love that heart shaped bowl in the last pic! you're looking great.

VeggieGirl said...

Look at you!! Beautiful. As is your little girl ;)

Sarah @ Gluten-free tries Vegan said...

Beautiful picture of you two. Can't believe it's been 3 weeks already. I'm so happy for you. Lots of love xxx

Aubreyyy said...

Olives are the bomb! Just sayin:)


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bitt said...

GOod idea to get her used to the car. My sister's baby didn't like it at first so it was rough. Then now she likes it and my sister had to drive around all of the city to keep her sleeping. Enjoy the new car, that's a nice holiday gift to yourselves.

Sorry bout no smoothies for awhile. Due to the noise?

Melomeals: Vegan for $3.33 a Day said...

When I had my kids we had a group of women in our community that would make meals for each other for the first 3 weeks.. it was such a great support .. we all did for each other and even women we didn't know.

You look great!

Heather Pace said...

You are such a beautiful mommy with a beautiful little girl. I love the pic Lauren! XOXO <3

Lisa is Raw on $10 a Day (or less!) said...

You both are just beautiful :) ... I didn't take my first baby out much for several weeks. With my second, I was taking him with me everywhere within just a few days. I think I was more relaxed the second time around, and the physical recovery isn't so hard either.

Twins said...

Beautiful, both of you!! Wishing you all the best this holiday season!!

lots of xoxo

Lori
Pure2raw Twin

Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) said...

majorly behind on your life and blog!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!

she's perfect, beautiful, and motherhood is clearly agreeing w. you as you look wonderful!

thanks for the compliments on my post on kristen's site and i am sooo glad you two found the nursing groove, with ease! yay!

dreaminitvegan said...

You look so happy!