Before Mexico [and trying to currently] I was on kind of a health kick.  Eating super clean, doing BBG every day for 6 weeks, and trying to make all around healthier choices.  I get in a groove and I become kind of obsessed – I thrive in a routine.

I’m addicted to homemade protein bars.  My friend Lindsey got me hooked on her recipe for protein balls…and then I found a very similar one that translated to protein bars.  I triple the batch and eat them for breakfast almost every day.

I also tried a new recipe for homemade brownies that I am hooked on.  You replace vegetable oil with strawberry puree.  It’s not perfect, but as good as you can get when trying to eat healthier.

Before we left to Mexico – our friends at GoPro hooked Sloan up with some major swag.  We can’t wait to try it out on the mountain with her in tow.

For my birthday, my family asked where I wanted to eat.  So I chose my favorite, J&G Grill up in Deer Valley.  We spent the evening up there all together.  It was a gorgeous day and the food was amazing.  Literally, the red snapper blew my mind.

Sloan loves spending time with her grandparents and aunt and uncle.

Sloan got sick a few days after we returned from Mexico…probably from someone on our return flight home.  She’s not been herself and it’s breaking Zach and I’s hearts to watch her so sluggish and sad.

I thought a mini cupcake [her first ever cupcake, actually] would lift her spirits.  Turns out she doesn’t like frosting.  She is definitely Zach’s child.  She liked the idea of the cupcake more than the actual taste of it. 

The only upside to her being so down is that she is a little lover.  She will cuddle, hold my hand, and rest her head on my shoulder forever.  Never moving, just making sure I stay close to her at all times. 

Zach and I have had some good date nights the last month or so.  I’m telling you:  getting a sweet babysitter [bless you Hayley] for date night is the best thing Zach has ever done for me.  I need my Zach time.  Even if it is scarfing down fish tacos at Lonestar.

This week I finally nailed down the almond pastry I’ve been attempting [6th time is the charm, I guess?] when my neighbor emailed me her family’s version of it.  It worked – although it’s not as pretty – and my entire family is excited we can now make this a Christmas tradition.  Yes…it’s February, but pastries never get old.  And yes…I said I am TRYING to continue to eat clean.  These babies had half a pound of butter in just one batch…

We’re looking forward to the next few months:  packed with family events, a couple of vacations, and some holidays!  Besides, spring is my favorite season of all.