My Week Consisted of...

4 nights of waking Jared up to get something for me (he is a good man!)
3 foot x-rays
2 days off from work, 2 days on crutches
1 blood test, 1 new black boot, 1 killer sore throat

and...

0 answers as to what is going on with my foot

More doctors appointments next week.  Hopefully we get answers.  Good thing all weeks aren't as interesting as this one!

Red Robin vs. Kourtney

Jared loves Red Robin.  It is probably his favorite restaurant!  He loves a lot of things there, but his absolute favorite is their: 

A1 Peppercorn Burger 

Description: 1/2lb peppercorn-flavored hamburger patty, hardwood-smoked bacon, melted Pepper-Jack cheese, A.1. Peppercorn Spread, crispy onion straws and fresh tomatoes on an onion bun. It’s a taste explosion!  

Nutritional Facts: 

• Total Calories: 1069
• Total Fat: 64g
• Total Carbs: 73g
• Total Protein: 51g

Price: $9.99

Well, we are trying to eat healthier and save money so... eating at Red Robin isn't too realistic at this stage in our lives.  So, I took it on to mimic the hamburger at home. 

Here is my A1 Peppercorn Burger:

Description: 1/4lb Peppercorn-flavored Turkey patty, Turkey Bacon, melted Pepper-jack cheese, A1 steak sauce, diced onions, spinach, fresh tomato on a whole wheat bun. 

Nutritional Facts:

• Total Calories: 405
• Total Fat: 14g
• Total Carbs: 41g
• Total Protein: 28g

Price: $2.16

I also made sweet potato fries.  Don't mind the fact that they are a bit limp-looking.  This was after they sat in the fridge for a day. For a full serving on those, you only have:

• Total Calories: 71
• Total Fat: 0.8g
• Total Carbs: 23g
• Total Protein: 2g

as compared to Red Robins Sweet Potato Fries:

• Total Calories: 284.5
• Total Fat: 14.5
• Total Carbs: 35g
• Total Protein: 3g

Jared loved how the burger tasted.  Don't get me wrong, we will still be eating at Red Robin to enjoy their yummy burgers occasionally, but we aren't going to be too sad in-between those scarce visits because we have one awesome, healthy, cheap alternative!  YUM 

Red Robin: 0, Kourtney: 1

Easter 2013

Easter was unlike any I have had in the past.  For weeks leading up to Easter, I thought of the traditions I grew up with, talked with Jared about the traditions that he had in his family, and thought of what I wanted our new family to do for Easter.  It really helped me reflect on Easter for not just the weekend, but for weeks. It was neat as I really pondered on what this holiday means to me and why we celebrate it.  However, not one of the family traditions that either of us have had in past years happened, nor did we start any new ones.  We just thoroughly enjoyed a wonderful Sabbath filled with Easter messages and a gratitude for it's true meaning.  I don't want to be without traditions in the future, but I actually am grateful that this year, all I had to focus on was the glorious reason for which we celebrate: that Christ the Lord is risen.  Easter hymns filled my mind all Sunday along with the Easter Program I participated in with the NAU Institute called "He is Jesus Christ" by Rob Gardner.  One song is titled "Woman, Why Weepest Thou?" stood out to me all day.  The first verse reads,

Woman, why weepest thou?  

Know ye not that angels now surround thee?  

Woman, why seekest thou the living among the dead?  

He is not here, for He is risen.  

Woman, why sorrowest thou?  

Know ye not that Heaven's eyes are on thee?  

Woman, the Savior's come.  

He lives.  

The Redeemer Lives. 

That is the true meaning of this holiday.  Not the easter eggs, not the chocolate, not the baskets, not the jelly beans.  It is that Jesus Christ lives.  He lives.  That is the greatest message this earth has ever heard, or ever will hear!  He lives that we, too, may live. 

Happy Easter!