Muzak on the Blog, a PB Overload, & The Bachelor

That is how I've felt since my Naturally More peanut butter discovery.

I want it. But I think if I have one more obnoxious spoon-full, I might have peanut butter coming out of my ears.

Bad idea.

(thank you, toothpastefordinner.com)

Chloe, however, apparently prefers the flavor of Creamy Coconut lotion. Straight off my legs.

coconutty vanilla, maaaah fave!

And I finally tried the Peanut Butter & Co. Dark Chocolate Dreams and Smooth Operator flavors I picked up from Wal Mart recently.

I'm not sure if it's because it's coming from a packet, but the Dark Chocolate Dreams left a lot to be desired on the texture side.  Smooth Operator, however, found its way onto my pb&j english muffin this morning...

...as well as on the remaining banana I had left over.

What can I say? I'm obviously a sucker for banana & pb.


There's MUSIC on my blog now!
 

 toothpastefordinner.com

Didja notice the little iTouch in the right column of the blog? It's filled with a mix of some of my all-time and current favorites. Check 'er out!

Michelle from The Bachelor on Ellen

Was I the only Bachelor fan who was completely psyched to see crazy loon Michelle was slotted to be on Ellen yesterday?

sure, you're not crazy. at all.

In Michelle's interview (which you can watch here on Ellen's site), she claimed anyone would look crazy on TV with some creepy music in the background. Ellen disagreed.

Michelle also claimed she had a real conversation with Brad before getting in the limo, but that part was edited out.

Whatever. I kind of prefer the dramatics of her laying down in the back of the limo silently rocking herself back and forth. Michelle also feels that Brad's heart belongs to Emily. Ooooh, insider deets!

I'm having fun figuring out all these gadgets I can add to my blog, but I'm considering switching platforms and going to Wordpress. Although I love my banner, I'm thinking it's time for an upgrade. Thoughts? What would you like to see added to this blog?

Valentines & Virginia is for Lovers 14k Race Photos

It was a nice family Valentines Day this year in Virginia Beach. Momma and papa were in town to bring Chloe back from her vet appointment in N.C. and for my wood floors to be delivered. Hooo-rah!

happy valentines day!

As evidenced below, Chloe was a pretty big fan of her first Valentine's Day. Her Opa and Gigi got her an awesome chew toy thats called a "Dog Saver." It's a gummy ring (like a life saver) that has little treat compartments for a dog to try to remove with her teeth.

The best part? It keeps her occupied. for. so. long.

first valentine's day, ah yeah!

Can we take a moment and look at how fast she is growing?

she was only this big the day after I got her. waaah.

And you know you're getting older when you're psyched to receive some brand new black sheets.

not just a pretty bed; heaven.

And not just any black sheets. All-season, jersey, themostcomfortablesleepever black sheets. Can you say "I'm going to sleep through the rest of the week?" Jersey sheets can be a little too heavy for me, but these are light and fluffy and soft and cozy and.... I'll stop.

But they're awesome. Thanks, Mom.

I, on the other hand, was very excited about my gift as well. When we visited the Rosemont Winery over my birthday weekend, I snagged this beauty for my momma.

neat-o, gang!

It's a real flattened wine bottle... made into a cheese platter! It came with the cute little knife as well. I was so excited to give it, and mom really seemed to like it.

Cynthia, I may be a stowaway in your next lake trip. I need to grab 16 more of these babies. And not just for me. No, really.  ;)

Race Photos!

As promised... photos from the Virginia is for Lovers 14k this past Saturday. So fun.

If only I could see the logic in dropping $20 for this baby..

that's a screen shot from Triduo.com, the official sports photography page. unfort, it's way too pricey to actually buy.

there's my finish! next to the tutu! thank you, Triduo.

"weee are the champ-yons..."

and we got to see Kat!

aint got no shame. want that Moe's.

racing twins. hearts all around.

And, on the subject of love, I was pretty psyched to find these baby packets of the "special pb" from Peanut Butter & Co. I've been dying to try. I haven't wanted to get a tub of the stuff, so I bought these with the intention of trying 'em out. Reviews to come!

The Thin Mint Protein Green Monster Shake

Some of you also pointed out I so rudely forgot to mention what I put in my thin mint green monster protein shake. I adapted it from Julie's recipe, and into the blender went:

1.5 scoops Chocolate Truffle Whey Protein Isolate
1 cup skim milk
6 ice cubes
1 tsp. Bob’s Red Mill xanthan gum for thickness
peppermint extract, to taste (I've had a few mishaps with this one.. use a TEENSY bit. like 1/8 tsp)
2 large handfuls spinach
a big fat squirt of Smucker's Fat Free Sundae Syrup

P.S. Another giveaway from Ally is worth a peek. She's giving away Vitatops... my faaave!

P.P.S. For all you Bachelor fans out there... you MUST read this girl's hysterical Bachelor recap. She's a friend of my friend, and her laugh-out-loud comments always have me rolling!