Fat Tuesday and Lent

Today is Fat Tuesday, which mean C-R-A-Z-Y kids at school! We have a Mardi Gras program and parade each year that is put on by the 2nd graders. It's always lots of fun for everyone. I took a homemade king cake for my 4th grade homeroom class to enjoy this afternoon. I think it only wired them more...

Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday and even though we aren't Catholic, but Ryan and I usually try to "give up" something for Lent each year. Since getting married, we've both put on a few extra pounds that we'd like to get rid of. In an attempt to drop a few pounds and to also give up something that we tend to have a weakness to, we've decided to give up "big" carbs like breads, pastas, etc. (Ryan) and sweets (Emily). We'll see how this goes! Hopefully it will deter our cravings and also help us lose some weight!

I'm going to try to post here and there about some of the things we are eating throughout this journey. Maybe it will trigger some ideas for me, and possibly give you some meal ideas, too. If you would like a recipe for one of these meals, leave me a comment with your email address and I'll get one sent to you. Also, feel free to suggest meals for us!

This is what we ate last night. It was tuna salad with almond slices. So yummy, but not very filling! Next time, I'll have to have some fruit with it.

Tonight, we're grillling Jerk Shrimp with zuccini and squash. This is my go-to springtime dish! I also threw some chicken breasts on the grill to use in my lunches this week. :)

So that's it! Happy Lent!