Who’s Who

Peanut Butter Fingers follows my life through food and fitness and often features the people (and dog!) that I love very much. Here’s a quick who’s who guide to my blog!
 
Meet the loves of my life:
 
Ryan – Ryan is my husband! We got engaged October 3, 2009 and were married October 30, 2010.

We’ve been dating since the second semester of my freshman year in college (more than six years, phew!) and he’s pretty darn fantastic. Ryan shares my love for fitness and works out a lot, plays soccer in a men’s league, works in finance and can eat an entire pint of cookies ‘n’ cream ice cream in one sitting. He’s also my taste-tester and is very good at trying all my healthy concoctions, usually with a big ol’ smile on his face.
 
Here’s a picture of us in our formal ’80s attire on a cruise in September 2009:
Oh Yes it's '80s Night, Oh What a Night

Sadie - Sadie is our dog and is a 3-year-old Hungarian vizsla. She’s the most energetic, happy-go-lucky dog in the world and kicks my butt on any run we go on together. She’s around 34 pounds (about 10 pounds smaller than the average vizsla) and is a bundle of love. I never understood the whole "I love my (insert dog breed name here)" bumper-sticker thing until I got Sadie. Now I’m just as obsessed with my dog as the other dog-crazies in the world.
Sadie

To read more about Sadie, please click here for a Q&A post comprised of reader’s questions about our nut job of a dog.
 
The Fam – My family is my life. Fortunately we all seem to get together about once a month, so I see them fairly often, which is just the way I like it!

My mom is the nicest, most caring person you will ever meet. She loves going to Jazzercise several times a week and we are constantly sharing yummy recipes with each other. She is a nurse and is always there with loving words and supportive advice. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the fall of 2008 and has handled treatments, doctor’s appointments, setbacks and obstacles with grace and optimism. She completed her breast cancer treatment in November 2009 (Hooray!) and continues to be the best mother in the world.

My dad is a fun and, as my family fondly says, an "intense" guy. He is an extremely hard worker and keeps our family laughing. He has always been very athletic, and loves spinning, weight lifting, scuba diving and taking our family out on the boat. You can count on him to ask "is this healthy?" during any meal at dinner, and then find him downing a huge bowl of ice cream on the couch 30 minutes later. I think this is where I inherited my intense love of ice cream. My dad is the best!

My sister, Leslie, is a 22-year-old graduate from the University of Florida and is my best bud. She is also very active and works out frequently while working full-time in the marketing field. We talk often and she is my sunshine – always happy, perky and a burst of energy. Don’t be fooled by her thin appearance because although she’s a healthy eater most of the time, Leslie can eat Oreo’s like there’s no tomorrow and makes the best microwavable s’mores in the world.

36 Responses to “Who’s Who”

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    Rosey Rebecca, on September 28th, 2009 at 11:56 am Said:

    Love your dog!! So cute!

      

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    Minda, on October 9th, 2009 at 12:55 pm Said:

    I think you needs pics of your Chicago girlfriends and your Orlando girlfriends! I feel like we are extended family-haha

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    October 9th, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    You’re so right! I’ll look into it for sure… I may have to dig up some pics, though… watch out!

      

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    Kristen, on October 14th, 2009 at 4:41 pm Said:

    your 80s dress in that pic just made my entire day! where in the world did you get that?!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    October 14th, 2009 at 8:23 pm

    haha isn’t it ridiculous!? i found it at a resale shop in orlando… $16 baby!

      

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    Cara, on October 15th, 2009 at 9:23 am Said:

    Your dog is ADORABLE. And congratulations on your engagement!

    I love the title of your blog, quite possibly my favorite snack as well. Who needs a spoon?

      

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    fittingbackin, on October 28th, 2009 at 10:40 pm Said:

    Love this post!! You guys remind me of me and Austin – we started dating our first semester of our sophomore year, got engaged in ’06 and got married in ’08 – yay for college sweethearts!

      

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    Karin, on December 6th, 2009 at 6:07 pm Said:

    I love your Vizsla! How did you get one so small? Was his mom and/or dad that small? We have a Vizsla named Teddy who is 5 months. This is our 3rd V and as you know, the most awesome dogs in the world!!!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    December 6th, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    sadie’s mom was really small (35 lbs.). she’s the best! ryan & i want another one (and another and another). ;)

      

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    wrapamPreamma, on January 21st, 2010 at 8:31 pm Said:

    The eighties was a great and wonderful era to have grown up in or lived in!
    80′s fashion

      

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    mike, on January 26th, 2010 at 11:50 pm Said:

    Julie…I am saddened to learn that dad ranks lower than the dog. He is deeply hurt and hopes you’ll reorder the ‘loves of your life’. Or, the wedding at Vinoy will be relocated to the Holiday Inn Express.

      

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    mike, on January 26th, 2010 at 11:56 pm Said:

    By the way, your father has been bragging all night about you and Ryan. But, it took about 15 minutes for him to stop crying when he learned that the dog (Sadie, right?)had replaced him in your heart. Please reconsider!

      

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    Eric, on January 26th, 2010 at 11:57 pm Said:

    Julie,
    I’m having dinner with your dad at the Vinoy and wanted to send you congratulations on your engagement! I do have to admit that I found it odd that Sadie was mentioned before daddy :) ! Always remember to enjoy life to the fullest and be open to taking chances. Congrats! Eric

      

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    mike, on January 26th, 2010 at 11:58 pm Said:

    By the way, your father has been bragging all night about you and Ryan. But, it took about 15 minutes for him to stop crying when he learned that the dog (Sadie, right?)had replaced him in your heart. Please reconsider!

    I told him about ‘the room’.

      

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    mike, on January 27th, 2010 at 12:01 am Said:

    By the way, your father has been bragging all night about you and Ryan. But, it took about 15 minutes for him to stop crying when he learned that the dog (Sadie, right?)had replaced him in your heart. Please reconsider!

    I told him about ‘the room’. You know…that precious moment before you walk down the aisle. You’re not going down the aisle with Sadie, are you?!!!

      

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    Mike (CEO, major customer), on January 27th, 2010 at 12:02 am Said:

    By the way, your father has been bragging all night about you and Ryan. But, it took about 15 minutes for him to stop crying when he learned that the dog (Sadie, right?)had replaced him in your heart. Please reconsider!

    I told him about ‘the room’. You know…that precious moment before you walk down the aisle. You’re not going down the aisle with Sadie, are you?!!!

      

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    renn, on January 28th, 2010 at 4:22 am Said:

    hey, i dont have my own blog but i love reading them. i just came across yours and really enjoy it, you seem to have a great personalty and love for life. I also have a vizsla her names shiloh and she’s almost five months. she’s beautiful as is your sadie and she is very active…i just have a question though, did your sadie also love to chew because my dog loves chewing on sticks when we go for walks in trails. she doesnt chew on furniture but enjoys the sticks in the park…kinda random but just wondering..thanks

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    January 28th, 2010 at 10:16 am

    ohhh yes! sadie adores sticks. they’re her favorite. she was 9 months old before she’d even play with a ball. :)

      

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    D of Rye, on January 28th, 2010 at 11:28 am Said:

    Ggirl showed me how to turn the computer on and blog stuff is fund to read,also provides good info. -

      

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    D of Rye, on January 28th, 2010 at 11:31 am Said:

    G-girl showed me how to turn the computer on and blog is good info / fun to read.

      

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    Nutritious Foodie, on February 8th, 2010 at 2:58 pm Said:

    I have an English Setter named Sadie :) Your Doggie has a cute face :)

      

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    Leslie, on March 2nd, 2010 at 3:37 pm Said:

    A Narseta! …haha I just had to giggle at my misunderstanding!

      

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    Sarah, on April 18th, 2010 at 8:44 pm Said:

    I love microwave smores. I consider myself an expert at them! I’m glad to know I’m not the only one :)

      

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    kamadavitta, on April 27th, 2010 at 12:34 am Said:

    I just found your blog–love it.

    I have a Vizsla too (named Sam) ! Sadie is so cute. :)

      

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    rebekah (clarity in creation.), on April 27th, 2010 at 4:14 pm Said:

    hey girl – my mom also had breast cancer.
    congrats on your mom’s recovery!!!

      

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    Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter, on December 31st, 2010 at 6:14 pm Said:

    I absolutely love this little section. You seem to have such a lovely family and you are so beautiful!

    The whole “I heart my [insert dog breed name]” bumper sticker thing made me laugh. I grew up with a Golden Retriever and a Bernese Mountain Dog. I’m absolutely obsessed with both breeds!

      

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    Rach, on January 6th, 2011 at 10:38 am Said:

    Aww what a beautiful family! :)

      

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    katelyn, on April 12th, 2011 at 10:27 am Said:

    I just stumbled on your blog and saw that you had a dog named Sadie too! My Sadie is a 1 year old Golden Retriever and tops off at about 65 pounds! I never understood the dog bumper stickers either, not now I do! I am totally crazy obsessed with my dog. Good to know there are others out there! :)

      

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    Hollie, on June 11th, 2011 at 8:43 am Said:

    Sadie has such a pretty face! My hubby and I said the same thing about dogs when we 1st got our Kady – It felt like we had a baby and we are convinced if u can live through having a puppy then a human child will be easy LoL

      

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    Mark, on June 29th, 2011 at 8:35 am Said:

    YAY for your mom beating breast cancer!! Trooper!

    Great blog, Julie!

      

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    Shannon, on September 17th, 2011 at 5:26 am Said:

    You, Ryan and Sadie are such a cute little family! :)
    I LOVE LOVE reading your blog!!

      

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    Lisa @ The Splattered Apron, on December 8th, 2011 at 4:02 pm Said:

    My husband and I were married on the same day! Love your blog–especially the series you wrote with blogging tips, super helpful. Thank you so much!

      

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    honeywhatscooking, on December 8th, 2011 at 4:24 pm Said:

    you and your husband make a darn fine couple… both of you are really good looking and make the other one look even better. :-)

      

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    Mallory, on December 19th, 2011 at 4:37 pm Said:

    How did you and Ryan meet?

      

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    Tina, on December 22nd, 2011 at 4:56 pm Said:

    You have such a great haircolor, I think you mentioned that it’s natural right?

      

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    Amy, on December 24th, 2011 at 8:49 pm Said:

    I love your blog, Julie :) Merry Christmas!!

      

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