Molahiettes rock it at STATE

The Molahiettes went to State yesterday and all three of their numbers took 1ST PLACE! I'd say they dominated! What a great way to end the drill season! It was so fun to have Lindsay fly in for this and two of her best friends and past drill team members came to cheer the team on! I would say that once again the early morning practice hours, the tears, the exhaustion all paid off and now they can rest...well at least for a month or two until try-outs for next season!!

MilitaryClosing ceremonies
The trophies
Proud parentsMcKenna with Kara, Lindsay & Ashley

Miss Moses Lake's Outstanding Teen 2010!

WOW! What a Day in the Life of McKenna! Last night was the Miss Moses Lake and Miss Moses Lake's Outstanding Teen pageant...and McKenna took home the crown for teen!! It always amazes me to see these young ladies and women on stage - that was something I never could have done! I am so glad both my girls have had this experience, it truly helps them grow and build confidence. I'm not quite sure what we are in for in the next year, but I know it will be fun!

Opening number
On stage question
The crowning
I think she's happy!!The court
McKenna and her judgesMcKenna and her "Little Sister" Hanna
McKenna with the pageant director Kris Crum
McKenna and 2009 Teen Breanna (she had already changed out of her dress!)
The proud family

We ALL love you very much McKenna and are SO proud of you!!

Districts for the Drill Team!

The Molahiettes went to Districts yesterday and took home the title of DISTRICT CHAMP for all three of their routines...next stop STATE on March 26th! Wish them LUCK!!

Molahiettes!

Went to another competition yesterday and the Molahiettes did it again! They brought three numbers and came home with three 1st place trophies plus Overall High Score of the day for their kick routine! So proud of these girls - what a fun day, especially since McKenna's Uncle Mark was able to make it to see her Kick routine!

Healthy Recipe of the Month

Sweet Potato Meatless Patties

These are fast becoming one of my favorites!

1 large sweet potato, peeled and grated
1 large zucchini, grated
2 large carrots, peeled and grated
1 sleeve whole-wheat saltine crackers, crushed into crumbs
1 cup cooked brown rice
3 egg whites
Juice of one fresh lemon
1/2 cup ground almonds
1/2 cup ground sunflower seeds
1 tsp sea salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil

Preheat oven to 375. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine all ingredients in a very large mixing bowl. With clean bare hands mix everything together very well. You should be able to shape the mixture into balls and then press them into a burger shape.
If your mixture is too dry add another egg white. If it is too wet add more cracker crumbs.

I grate/grind everything in my Cuisinart and it takes no time at all.

Place patties on prepared baking sheet (may need more than one). Place in oven and bake for about 15 minutes, then flip and bake about 15 more. Patties should be golden brown on top.

Great on a bun or alone with your favorite condiments!

Makes 15 - 4 inch patties

Calories 74 Protein 3 g Carbs 10g Fat 2g Fiber 2g

Tosca Reno's "Eat Clean" cookbook

Enjoy!

Big Win!

This past Saturday, the drill team went to their 1st competition of the season...they took 4 routines (Kick, Drill, Dance & Pom) and brought home 4 1st place trophies!!

They have worked so hard and it showed - they were AWESOME!

Kick

Drill

Pom

DanceThe Winners!McKenna, Chelsi & Ciarra
McKenna and her Dad

Healthy Recipe of the Month

KALE CHIPS

I know this sounds weird...but let me tell you, these are GOOD!

Rough Recipe:

• Preheat oven to about 350*
• Use about 1 salad spinner’s worth of kale. Tear the leaves off the thick stems into bite size pieces.
  
• Toss with about 2 tsp+ of olive oil
• Spread on baking sheet
  
• Sprinkle with sea salt
• Bake for about 15 minutes, until edges are brown and kale is crispy, toss every 5 min or so. They will burn quickly, so be careful

Serves 4 45 calories 1g fat 1.5g fiber

I've seen some other recipes with Parmesan or Asiago cheese sprinkled on, different seasonings, etc.

Before
After

Enjoy!