It's no secret that I am a bread lover. Being a bread lover while trying not to eat bread is really quite difficult. Luckily for me I found a super delicious recipe that is considered paleo. Hooray!

When I first made this recipe the entire loaf fell apart. When I made this the second time, it was about  inch thick and kind of mushy. When I made this recipe the third time, it was devoured in two days. I think it's safe to say I've semi mastered this one. I'm still trying to modify it, but I promise, this is so delicious.

Ingredients: 

• 2 medium bananas- mashed 
• 2 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 4 eggs 
• 1/2 cup coconut flour 
• 1/2 cup almond meal
• 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• dark chocolate chips

How to Make: 

1. Preheat your oven to 340F.
2. Line a small loaf tin with parchment paper and set aside.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, mash your bananas and add in your honey, vanilla, melted butter/coconut oil, applesauce and eggs.
4. Mix in your coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder and almond meal and allow to sit for two minutes. The mix will look really runny at first, but the coconut flour will soon absorb the liquid and form a thicker batter. 
5. Mix in the chocolate chips.
6. Pour your banana bread mixture into your prepared loaf tin and bake for 40 minutes to an hour  or until your loaf is cooked through and a toothpick inserted into the middle removes clean.

Since Everyday Grace is semi-new (again) and I still feel like I'm getting back into the swing of things, I thought I would continue to reintroduce myself to my new and old readers. One of my favorite things bloggers do is weird facts that help readers really get to know the girl behind the blogger.

But, before I start I just want to say thanks to everyone who's reached out and welcomed me back. It makes me feel so happy to know so many people read my blog. I love this space and I'm so glad so many of you do too. So thanks, you all know how to make a girl feel good.

As you read in the reintroduction of me, I'm a 28 year-old Denver dweller, wife, dog-mama & blogger finding my way through this life. But that's all the boring stuff about me, let's make this interesting. 



10 facts about me that most people don't know. I did this awhile ago and it was so fun! 

1. Currently my favorite show on TV is Hard Knocks on HBO (I can watch re-runs right?) and every episode of Law and Order SVU. I mean what's better than a night spent with JJ Watt and Mariska Hargitay?
2. I used to hate cold shrimp but recently it's all I want.I legitimately crave it.
3. If I could be anything in the world I would be a professional singer. Preferably Mariah before her butterfly stage. Think one sweet day with Boys II Men
4. I haven't missed a night of flossing in more than a year.
5. I'm totally obsessed with the UFC.
6. I sleep with my eyes partially open.
7. I hate cake.
8. I've never seen Armageddon but I know all the words to "I don't want to miss a thing"
9. I get the hiccups every time I drink alcohol and aside from drinking probably about 5 times a week.
10. I'm allergic to all types of melon.

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Recently, the last thing I've wanted to do is cook. After a long day of work, physical therapy and everything else, cooking a paleo dinner is not at the top of my list. I've been trying to be diligent in meal planning for the week and picking meals that are easy to cook. But I still don't want too.

It's no secret that Adam and I have a thing for mexican food. On our cheat days, we always go for mexican, so I knew when I found baked fajitas I had really hit the jackpot.

I made this after a long weekend out of town filled with drinking and lots of indulging. This meal was easy, delicious and super filling. In this recipe, I made my own fajita seasoning which makes it a tad more complicated, so if you want it to be a little quicker grab one of those 36 cent packs of seasoning at the grocery store! For our finished product we added some diced tomatoes, sliced avocado and cholula (obvs). P.S. The leftovers are just as good, if not better! Enjoy everyone!

Ingredients:
Fajitas: 

• 2 small white onions
• 1 bell pepper
• 2 chicken breasts, sliced thin 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lime

Seasoning: 

• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 tablespoon corn starch

Today is a huge day for me. Today marks 6 weeks since knee surgery. It's crazy to think that I tore my ACL in February and I'm just now 6 weeks post surgery. This whole "knee" process has sucked, let's be real... but it has left room for some hilarity.
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When I sat down to write this post I didn't know where to start. How did I want this post to be read. I'm still not really sure, so I'm just gonna write, so please excuse me if this feels over over the place, but when I think about September 11th, I feel all over the place.

I was so overcome with emotion when I thought about what writing a "September 11th" post meant to me. I starting thinking about how September 11th makes me feel, where I was back then, what was I doing and then it hit me, it has been 14 years since 9/11/01. Does anyone else feel like there is no way it can be that long ago?

Time is passing. Yet, for the United States of America, there will be no forgetting September the 11th. We will remember every rescuer who died in honor. We will remember every family that lives in grief. We will remember the fire and ash, the last phone calls, the funerals of the children. - President George W. Bush  

I've done a lot of 9/11 posts all in remembrance, but how do we remember without the facts of what happened? Here's a little history reminder and lesson.

Fourteen years ago, on the early morning of September 11, 2001, 19 al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four passenger airliners and redirected the course of history. Two of those places, American Airlines flight 11 and United Airlines Flight 175, were flown into the north and south towers of the World Trade Center complex in New York City. 37 minutes later, American Airlines Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon. At 10:07 a.m., United Flight 93 went down in a field in Pennsylvania. These attacks killed nearly 3,000 people. 

For me, while it does seem far away, September 11, 2001 will always feel like it was just yesterday. I do remember where I was, what I was doing and how I felt. I remember the words George W. Bush said, the songs that were sung, the moments of silence, the prayers prayed and the half-mast flags. I remember how I cried and how I mourned for people I'd never met. I remember coming home from school, laying in bed watching the TV and crying. I was only 14.

As I sit here and think about 9/11, my heart feels like it weighs 1000 pounds. Tears are sitting in my eyes and my throat feels thick as I remember that day. I feel sad. But the thing that give me hope and the thing I write about every year is the hope I have.

America has been through it, as have her people. Americans fight with Americans, Americans kill other Americans. But on that day and every September 11 since 2001, Americans have come together. We forgot the bullshit (excuse my language) and we remember the common ground we all share. We love this country and we will fight for the freedom it allows each and every one of us. I promise to never forget the sacrifice and the lives given that day to protect others. I promise to always remember September 11, 2001.

Happy Thursday everyone! I don't know about you, but this week has flown. I don't know about you, but I am so excited for the long weekend! Adam and I are venturing off to Wyoming tomorrow for a family wedding and I'm pumped to explore. I've never been to Wyoming before so if you have any good recommendations, please send them my way!

Today, I'm doing a mash up of throwback Thursday and a double weekend recap! My internet has been a little shotty and blogger was fantastic and deleted this post twice already. So, I'm starting again.

I have so much to catch you up on! Life has been super hectic, per usual, but with so much good, so let's get started!

First, as you are aware, my best friend/moh is engaged! ENGAGED. I am so so thrilled for her and Matt. A couple of weekends ago, Coti's sister threw her and Matt such a romantic engagement party in Arizona and it was so so fun. It was perfectly tailored to them, <sidenote: her sister should be a party planner!> Celebrating engagements is one of my favorite things, especially when the couple is my two best friends. It was so fun celebrating Matt and Coti for the night. Coti and Matt are such a gorgeous couple both inside and out. You can feel their love when you're around them and dedicating a night to them is just so wonderful. Below are some fabulous pictures from their party. This was such a great party, I cannot imagine nor wait for their wedding, it's going to be as wonderful as they are.

Second, my nephew turned ONE. It seems like just yesterday he was born. Tomás is just the most beautiful little boy, so full of energy and happiness. He just loved zipping around in his little car, stuffing is face with cake and being held by everyone. He is such a joy, I'm so proud to be his aunt and godmom.

Third, Adam and I went to the Broncos game! First (preseason) game of the year and it was so fun. Since I was born in Denver and now live here, I claim to be a die-hard, life-long Bronco's fan. I love the orange and blue.

I hope you all enjoyed this little inside look into the past couple weeks! It's been a busy couple weeks, but some of the best! Happy Thursday everyone, we're so close to the weekend!

August was a long month. Knee surgeries, exams, trips, you name it, August had it. I am so looking forward to September... hopefully life will slow down, cool down and I'll finally be out of my knee brace (victory!)!

Can you believe we only have 4 months left in 2015! It's almost time to start making new years resolutions. There are so many things I want to do and accomplish, but that's a big task. I'm going to start small and focus on September.

Last fall, I made fall bucket list and I loved it. It's a good way to start fresh in the middle of the year. So, in the spirit of it almost being fall, here is my September bucket list!

1. Enjoy life's adventures. There are so many amazing things going on and I'm excited to have the time to enjoy every single one.
2. Go to happy hours with my friends. It's finally cool enough outside that patio happy hours are back. 
3. Spend an evening with Helene from Helene in Between and her blog seminar! Helene is doing this amazing webinar to help people grow their blogs. Helene is basically like the queen of blogging and I'm excited to learn from here. 
4. Take my knee brace off! (t minus 2 weeks!) Trust me, this huge thing is hot and uncomfortable. 
5. Celebrate lot's of birthdays! There are SO many birthdays in September! My dad, my mother-in-law, Lyndsey, Weekley plus like 35 more people. I could literally celebrate a birthday every day in September. 
6. Spend a weekend in the mountains. Vail, Breckenridge, you name it, I want to be there. 
7. Drink fall beers. I am a sucker for Octoberfest beers. Any brand, I will drink it. 
8. Wear jeans again. (see #4) This knee brace has forced me to wear jean shorts and leggings. I am so ready for skinny jeans again! And boots. And scarves. Bring on the fall clothes. 
9. Watch football. Lot's of football. I just had my family fantasy football draft and I think this could be my year. It's time for the Paradise Valley Predators to bring home the trophy. 
10. I'm embarking on a new venture with a close friend of mine. I can't say much today, but I promise I'll let you in on the details soon! 
11. Multiple weddings & wedding anniversaries. September is obviously the month for love and babies (see #5). 
12. The thing I'm most excited for is to do nothing. I know this will change, but currently my September planner is pretty empty and I love that. It leaves room for so much possibility.