NO DOGS ALLOWED!!

First off...I FOUND A CHURCH... (cheers, claps, whistles) It's called Crosspoint and it has multiple campuses around Nashville and I go to the Nashville campus.  After really praying, searching and seeking the Lord in this decision I feel He will be rooting me here.  I tried 5 churches and this was the first one I tried and I kept trying to find things wrong with it and but I kept saying "but I LOVE the churches heartbeat for outreach, diversity, and missions".  I kept saying "Oh but it's just too big, and worship is just too perfect".  The Lord has just challenged me to trust Him and get out of my comfort zone in this season.  I have already clicked with a group of girls from Cross Point which is so wonderful because I cherish my girl friendships. 

Speaking of this...On Sunday 4 of us girls from Cross Point went for a hike in the morning and brunch because we had decided to go to Cross Point's Sunday evening service. 

While we went on this hike surrounded by ponds, lakes, trees, turtles, and caribou deer there was also a lot of rules.  Like "No Dogs Allowed" on any of the side trails ( we had a dog with us) and a really weird one "No jogging/running on the trails"...What the!?!?!?!

We ended up breaking a few rules with the dog thing because we thought it was quite ridiculous and we got a little talking to by some of the other hikers, which later we just had to laugh and joke about.

We went to "Big Sky" cafe for brunch in downtown Nashville and it was just lovely.  I had a Southwest omelet and some iced coffee.  It was just such a lovely morning.

My Monday was a health and fitness day.
 I started it off with some spiritual food called my bible ;) and devotional time.  Then I decided to stay in bed longer and read "The Hunger Games"...FOR AN HOUR!!!!!  It's that good!

Then I jumped  crawled out of bed and had a banana and headed to my new gym in Green Hills. 

Monday Workout routine:

Treadmill: 30 minutes and 3 miles

5 min at 5.0
5 min at 6.0
5 min at 7.0
5 min at 8.0
10 min at 4.0 with 5% incline

and I did a circuit of biceps and triceps and 10 min of abs

My favorite ab move this week..

Side plank 1 min each side 3 times each :) it's a killer!

Does anyone get super red after they have an intense workout?! I do, and people at the gym kept asking me if I was alright.  I thought it was a normal thing but I guess not!

I then stopped of for some groceries at Trader Joes and snacked on these

YUMMY!!!! Snapea Crisps...try them before you knock them :)

I did get my oil changed and car cleaned and detailed then I went home and made this Green Greek Smoothie....and I made two of my roomies one too in my smoothie maker :) They thought it sounded disgusting so I wanted to prove them wrong...and I did ;)

 Recipe

1/4 cup 100% apple juice
1 cup frozen organic mixed berries
1 cup honey Greek yogurt
11/2 cups of spinach leaves


I got my Maid of Honer dress in today and it's getting me excited!!  My mom and I just made up the menu for Lauren's Bachlorette party and it will be just such a lovely morning with us girls and then we will be going to the spa.  I hope Lauren feels so loved!!! :)

Off to bed...I'm in love with this song write actually all their songs but I just love this one today

Blessings Darlings!