Comments on Love Veggies and Yoga: Highlights of the Week: Aruba, Xmas, Santa, Food

Ever since my a-ha moment my sophomore year (that ...

2009-12-28T13:17:51.107-08:00

Ever since my a-ha moment my sophomore year (that was the year i kicked my habit of diet soda, and all soda in general on new years eve) I haven't felt called to do any resolutions. BUT I am loooving your "intentions" list. I love how most of your intentions are to better yourself of already good parts of your life. If that makes sense. Like forgiving yourself if you don't get a workout in, and spending less time on the computer, not over-sceduling,etc. None of those things are bad necessarily, but like I said, just trying to constantly better ourselves. I like it. :)

Great week of posts Averie, and a great recap.

XOXO

I just love your photos, you and your family seem ...

2009-12-28T08:14:35.283-08:00

I just love your photos, you and your family seem so incredibly happy, it's beautiful! xxx

I definitely need to focus on spending less time o...

2009-12-27T16:18:01.293-08:00

I definitely need to focus on spending less time on the computer.

Skylar is so adorable!

We loved Aruba! Love seeing the pics!

I made some almond butter cups that were so yummy!...

2009-12-27T14:07:35.240-08:00

I made some almond butter cups that were so yummy! Thanks for the idea :)

It looks so beautiful down there! I would love to go to an island. All of the sand and sun, right up my alley!

Mmmm, chocolate and goodies! I can taste them through the screen : )

Wonderful pictures of you! You look beautiful, sunset becomes you!

Enjoy your New Years!

Nicole

...the Sweet Spot where I can balance effortlessly...

2009-12-27T07:58:52.545-08:00

...the Sweet Spot where I can balance effortlessly, and there's no work involved

From your lips to God's ears! May I accomplish this in this lifetime. (I'm referring specifically to this particular yoga pose. You make it all look so easy.)

I'm glad you had a relaxing Christmas, spent with family. Those are always the best ones, you remember for years to come.

Wow you are you have been such a busy lady. Thanks...

2009-12-27T07:50:51.427-08:00

Wow you are you have been such a busy lady. Thanks for the recap so I can catch up on all I have missed out on of late. Hope you had a lovely holiday in Aruba and here's to 2010 eh? :)

I keep forgetting that I'm not raw vegan when I re...

2009-12-27T07:36:12.075-08:00

I keep forgetting that I'm not raw vegan when I read your site! Ah, nourishing bliss...

xoxo,

A

What gorgeous sunset photos at the beach! Saying...

2009-12-27T06:04:30.925-08:00

What gorgeous sunset photos at the beach!

Saying no is something I need to work on as well as setting aside "me" time and now forcing workouts!

Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog! I l...

2009-12-27T05:33:27.950-08:00

Thank you for your sweet comments on my blog! I love your intentions.

Can I tell you that I haven't even had breakfast yet and now I want chocolate! Thanks for making me salivate over your beautiful creations! =)

Oh and as far as recipes from Eat Drink & Be Vegan, I 'm not sure I can pick 3 favorites. There's a berry grunt that's divine, but def not raw or gluten free.

Have a great day!

i love your post :) and omg the desserts have me d...

2009-12-26T23:06:17.899-08:00

i love your post :) and omg the desserts have me dROOLING!! ps- i think i'm trying yoga for hte first time tomorrow- i'm excited/nervous that i'm going to suck :-\ but i thought you'd be proud!! haha

xoxo
shelley

Hey Averie- I have a random question- your salads ...

2009-12-26T22:39:40.361-08:00

Hey Averie- I have a random question- your salads with broc, b.s. etc- are they parboiled or just raw?

I like your intentions- and I will adopt some as my own: be on the computer less- I feel like I don't know much about the world around me (but I know what everyone had for breakfast!:-) ), so I want to start keeping up with current events.

Keep enjoying. Soooo pretty there. And yeah, I can see how Skylar will be a 6'tall statuesque beauty soon! :-)

Wow, what a week you had! This is my first time c...

2009-12-26T22:14:12.942-08:00

Wow, what a week you had! This is my first time commenting, but I have been reading your blog for a while and love it!

You have a beautiful family and I love all your healthy meal ideas! Have a great rest of the holiday season!

awesome post. I love all your recaps. I really enj...

2009-12-26T20:17:18.226-08:00

awesome post. I love all your recaps. I really enjoyed all your goals you talked about at the end of your post too. Those are fabulous resolutions and are something that i think alo of people can relate to. I know I sure can! I find it really hard to say no sometimes and I tend to over extend myself. Also forcing workouts is something Ive guilty of. Although today I was really super tired and I let my body rest instead of pushing myself. So im proud about that!
Looks like a fabulous holiday so far. Take care!!

My Dear, This post does more for my heart than I c...

2009-12-26T19:10:40.204-08:00

My Dear,
This post does more for my heart than I can say in words. That is all I can say.

Namaste.

Averie!!! I'm so glad you had a wonderful Christma...

2009-12-26T18:09:55.891-08:00

Averie!!! I'm so glad you had a wonderful Christmas with your family. I adore all the pictures of you and Skylar. Whenever you post them it truly warms my heart. The love you share to this world is genuine is such a fresh breath of air. May this year bring you even more happiness. Love you :D

XO

Great post A! I love the intentions over resolutio...

2009-12-26T16:09:10.657-08:00

Great post A! I love the intentions over resolutions!

I decided that instead of saying "I want to lose 10 lbs by May," I'm saying "Let's see if I can lose 10 lbs by May by doing this, this and this!" It just feels more enjoyable already!

But, yeah, I'm too old to partake in stuff I don't want to!

thanks! merry belated xmas to you too! o man, i wi...

2009-12-26T14:56:11.416-08:00

thanks! merry belated xmas to you too! o man, i wish you saw my frog stand! you'd be so proud!

hahaha. great artist? meh. not REALLY.
=D

We went to Aruba last Christmas, your photos are m...

2009-12-26T14:24:48.747-08:00

We went to Aruba last Christmas, your photos are making me nostalgic! Especially since it's snowing like crazy here.

Merry Christmas, Averie! Looks like a wonderful f...

2009-12-26T13:34:28.261-08:00

Merry Christmas, Averie! Looks like a wonderful family affair. That Skylar is just ADORABLE. I love your mother daughter shots.
I completely relate to your thoughts on just saying no. So many times we force ourselves to do things, when in fact, saying no (politely) can be so empowering and freeing!
Might have to check out that mac recipe...nom nom!
Happy 2010 to you and your family!

hi darling! beautiful pics as always! Skylar looks...

2009-12-26T12:09:45.332-08:00

hi darling! beautiful pics as always! Skylar looks so happy with the gifts she got! I love seeing the smiley faces of kiddies!

I think in the new year I want to work on being more patient, with myself and my parents and others. I also want to try to just step back and do everything in a much slower manner, I tend to rush through things and I always end up screwing something up or missing something becuase I rush. I want to SLOW down and appreciate the moment!

xoxo

tons of pictures! love the pics of food and you an...

2009-12-26T09:38:14.074-08:00

tons of pictures! love the pics of food and you and your daughter!

Ya know, I think I'm fiiiinally starting to get th...

2009-12-26T09:08:35.664-08:00

Ya know, I think I'm fiiiinally starting to get that mentality - where I can say no now. I think it's something that has come with age for me. I just don't want to waste my time doing things I don't want to do anymore!! Last month I made it a goal to be more honest too, and that has improved my life by leaps and bounds. Seriously. Life is SO much easier and fulfilling when I'm just honest with people.

Wonderful post Averie!!

You always have such uplifting insights and good t...

2009-12-26T08:15:17.397-08:00

You always have such uplifting insights and good thoughts. I totally agree with your "not comparing". For example, if a person loses the ability to run or exercise for a couple of years, it is easy to compare a lot. Heck, we all compare at some point what we eat (quanity, quality, choices)...it can be agonizing...and a waste of energy.
The last photo of u in the gray shorts and white top is beautiful, u look radiant.
Oh, the sun! SNow, rain, sleet here! One day, I hope to be more of a cook/baker...if/when I ever get my own kitchen! Its irritating to share (especially when their family all gathers for christmas fare and eats)...but gotta appreciate what we have right! You do very well at that...so inspiring!

What an amazing week... :) I used to have a real...

2009-12-26T07:40:35.617-08:00

What an amazing week... :)

I used to have a really hard time saying "no" and made life often really stressful for myself because I kept saying "yes" to the wrong things. Instead of doing what was right for me, I did what I "should" do without really questioning why I "should" do these things... It takes time to truly listen to yourself and do what's right for you... It's all a journey, but I feel like I'm on the right path. Great reminder and great analogy!

And to answer your question on my blog, I live in San Jose, CA. But we love San Diego. My brother-in-law lives there, and we love visiting... :) Good luck with your move back to San Diego! :)

hey girl! i don't really think i have any resoluti...

2009-12-26T07:26:46.745-08:00

hey girl! i don't really think i have any resolutions this year. i try and make goals for myself every day ish so i never just want to say THIS YEAR i will do this. maybe this year i'll find a man to ring next year's new years in haha but i wouldn't really mind if i didnt!

love your weekly recaps :)