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Yesterday's walk...

starring the kiddos :) We started at Beth's house and made a pit stop at a fun, fun, fun play area. Next time, if everything's not soaking wet, I'm swinging on the swings!

Going the "other" way

Elaine, Hilary, Joe, Marissa, Danny and myself walked today! Let me rephrase that: Elaine, Hilary and I walked today. Joe, Marissa, and Danny were pushed in strollers. Danny snuggled down and slept the entire way. Next time they can push us!!! We chose to go the opposite direction we went last time. It was noisy: leaf blowers, cars etc. Then came the pounding of feet and we turned around to see Misako running toward us. We quickly speeded up...just joking! Misako was only able to join us for a short while but we enjoyed the time that we had with her.

Hilary left her camera in the stroller so I'm posting pictures before she can!!:) I have to say it was way more fun having someone else's camera when they had "film." Deleting pictures is way to easy now.

Anyway, a good time was had by all...come join us!!!

The Before Picture

Here's the group that walked the first day...sorry it took so long to put it on here...but then anyone who would like to babysit so I can blog...feel free! *grin

We had a great time taking up the entire path so others couldn't pass us etc. We actually had really nice weather, with it only raining when we arrived home. Lucky us! Those in this picture did make sure I was in one of the pictures taken...but the bonus of having it be my camera is I got to choose the picture to upload. I feel so powerful! *hee hee

Those of you wanting to join us, please note the dress code- Spandex is bad as well as sportin' sports bras. Let me tell you, you would be absolutely embarrassed to walk with me if I showed up wearing the above mentioned. (unless however, they were covered by other clothing, which makes it ok.) At the same time I am shocked to look back and see that no one is wearing leg warmers...it is time Ladies to get in style! Dig in those closets...you've got to have the ones you wore in the 80's in there somewhere!! And then again...who am I to discuss style?!

Hilary-maybe you need to post "walking/workout" styles so we'll have something to wear for our "after" picture!

Good wives and moms cook with Jell-O!

March is National Nutrition Month, did you know? And in honor of this, allow me to share with you some delightful recipes from a book called Retro Food Fiascos, a "collection of curious concoctions" from the 1950s. Maybe after one of our walks, we should have a fiasco potluck with our families, and we can laugh like hyenas at the faces they make :)

LEMONY SALMON TOWER
Lemon Layer:
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
1 c. boiling water
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
3 Tbsp lemon juice
Few drops yellow food coloring
- Soften gelatin in cold water. Dissolve in boiling water. Add sugar, salt, lemon juice, and food coloring. Pour into 2-1/2 quart mold. Chill until set.
Salmon-salad layer
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin
3/4 c. cold water
3 1/4 c. boiling water
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp salt
4 c. (or 2 1-lb. cans) red salmon, drained & broken in pieces
2 c. drained, canned or cooked peas
1 1/2 c. celery, diced
1/2 c. green pepper strips
1/2 c. unpared cucumber, thinly sliced
- Soften gelatin in cold water. Dissolve in boiling water. Add vinegar, lemon juice & salt. Chill until partially set. Add salmon & vegetables; mix carefully. Pour over lemon layer. Chill until firm.

FIESTA PEACH-SPAM LOAF "Gay and delicious enough for a party, and look how easy!"
- Cut a Spam loaf in half crosswise. Between the layers, spread canned sweet potatoes, mashed and seasoned. Surround with cling peach slices. Top with 2 or 3 peach slices arranged "fan style." Bake in a moderately hot oven, 400 degrees, for 30 to 35
minutes. Blend a little syrup from the peaches with 1/2 tsp prepared mustard and use as a sauce.

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP SALAD
1 can chicken noodle soup
1 (3 oz) pkg lemon Jell-O
3/4 c. boiling water
1 (6 1/2 oz) can Hormel chicken
1/2 c. green onions, finely chopped
2 Tbsp green pepper, finely chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. Cool Whip
- Cut up noodles in soup. Dissolve Jell-O with water. Add remaining ingredients except mayonnaise and whipped cream. When cool and set up a little, add mayonnaise and Cool Whip. For a topping, combine 1 can tomato soup, 1 pkg lemon Jell-O & 1 c. boiling water. Cool and spread over salad.

Friday, March 21st

Thursday March 20th

Tuesday March 18th

Thursday March 13th: Please leave a comment if you can make it!

I think that the best way to keep track of who is walking on any given day is to each leave a comment for that day. If you have a change of plans you might want to call one of the others who are signed up to walk that day.

We had a great day walking today with kids, wind and just a few sprinkles. It was awesome, and as the weather gets better it will be even more rewarding. So glad to have gone. Thanks to everyone who was able to make it and get me moving! I feel fabulous!

Since some cannot walk on T/TH we are going to add another day. This week we only have Friday left to choose from. :) Anyone can add a day at anytime. Let me know if you want to be added to our list of authors so you can add your day or anything else you want. I just need your email address.

Spark People

My neice hooked me up to something that I think might be helpful for goal setting, works for either diet or excersize, and best of all is free! To check it out and see if it is something that would interest you...
www.sparkpeople.com
I signed myself up today, and so now I have another commitment to keep...yikes the responsibility! :)

Tuesday March 11th

Our first walk! I am hoping for clear skies, or else we will have our first coffee date! :0) Please leave your comments on the blog to let each other know if you can be there or not since it is hard for me to sort through all my emails each time and that way everyone knows who wants to know. See ya!

A Walk Along the River

Here is our new blog to get in touch on a weekly basis to arrange walking and post motivational health and exercise information with each other. I really have no clue whether this is something we will use or not, or if we can find something even better. Please do not use last names or exact meeting times and spots on the blog. We can use email for that. I hope you all feel like making contributions my friends!