Party time

Nothing is better than celebrating Christmas two times. We are talking Christmas tree, music, movies, present's and food!

Oh yes ...  food, lots and lots of amazing food. This truly was a test of will power. The chocolate chip cookies, brioche buns and tequila wanted to be in my belly. The hubs and I planned ahead because we knew we couldn't be starving with all that food. We ate before but also brought some chicken, fruit and veggies so we could eat with everyone else. We also stayed away from the food table.

Success! We survived by not focusing on food but instead on every thing else going on. But also there was no way we were going to cheat because we are at Day 13 and really don't want to start over. No way.

Tomorrow we are starting another goal we set for ourselves. We have always been avid hikers and love every part of being outdoors. We only hiked a few times last year and really have missed it. We plan on at least hiking once a month. Tomorrow we head to the beach to hike Cascade Head with our youngest. Fingers crossed it wont rain as predicted and the mud isn't took slick, oh and a clear view would top it all off. We are figuring out a new way to eat before a hike as we have always followed the same regimen.  Normal for us was to carb load with spaghetti the night before and then oatmeal for breakfast. Not this time but we do have lara bars for a refuel if need be.

Excited to step back into our "normal"