Well, here we are again Monday. Good thing I have a good weekend in the books to make up for it!
Our weekend started off with a super fun double date night on Friday with our pals Joe and Kate!
Geez, I seriously cannot believe how long it had been since the four of us all hung out without the babes. It was wayyyyyy too long for all of our liking.
We ended up checking out a new-ish spot in our area, Mexican Radio. I’d visited their location downstate in Hudson before, but that was yeeeears ago, so I was excited to check it out.
Of course, it was a celebration to have us all get together, so margaritas were in order.
Just simple, straight up margs on the rocks. With sugar, not salt. Apparently I’m weird.
We ordered a couple of apps to share, including some nachos and these Radio Roll-Ups that were ridiculously good.
The picture really does not do them justice.
Man, we missed these two!
For my dinner, I ordered the enchiladas with chicken and sautéed peppers and onions and their “least spicy sauce” which, in my opinion, was a lie. That ish was spicy.
The enchiladas were good, buuuut I forgot to order flour tortillas instead of corn (not my favorite, at all) so that was sort of a bummer. But hey, we then decided to order some sangria so that made up for my mistake.
Yummmm.
Saturday was a fun day, nothing crazy. I met up with some of my best girlfriends for lunch and we sat and chatted for a good few hours which was nice. I then hit up Bath and Body Works and stocked up on some of their 4 for $18 hand soaps and a new candle (for free, thanks to a coupon, baby!). I’m in love with this scent.
I actually got all of that for just over $15.00 Not bad, right?
Jay and I were lazy for dinner, so we decided to order a pizza.
Shortly after Lucas went to bed, we also had ourselves a little bonfire so we could burn up some cardboard and scrap wood that’s been piling up around here.
After the fire was over, we settled in with our DVR and some dessert.
Chocolate chip cookie dough, for the win. My faaaavorite.
Sunday was another good one, but nothing overly exciting. I got a tonnn of real cleaning done which I really surprised myself with (I’m not the cleaner in this household, but I can “tidy up” and pick things up with the best of ‘em).
Lucas and I did the grocery shopping for the week…and seriously, how BIG does he look?!
We also finally finished up our second DIY project…check it out!
FYI: We went back and forth on whether or not to add an apostrophe on our name…ultimately, we decided to add it because we said it’s our project (The Horan’s project). I’m pretty sure that’s still right…right? I’m not great with apostrophes. Oh well.
*Edited to add: I totally had the apostrophe wrong and it was really bothering me so I went and edited the photo to take the apostrophe out. Thanks for the heads up, guys! Clearly, I need to brush up on my apostrophe use…thanks to reader JD for sharing this fun comic: http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe
We hung this chalkboard key and mail holder by our back door through the garage (which is the main door we use) and I’m not only in love with it, but I’m really hoping that it’ll help clear up some of the clutter that winds up on our kitchen table/counter/etc. I’m hoping to have some more details put together for you guys later this week!
The evening was spent outside covering up the pool (sigh) and playing around in the yard – the weather was gorgeous this weekend.
Looks like somebody’s got some static going on, wouldn’t you say?
Rather than have a formal (ha, like we even do anything close to “formal” around here) dinner, we decided to make some snacks to enjoy in the late afternoon/evening while watching some football.
Homemade guac, homemade salsa, and some simple chicken skewers were a few of the favorite items for the day.
For the salsa, I actually used the Fiery Red Salsa recipe from the Oster Versa 1100 Challenge. It was craaaaazy easy to make in the blender and the taste was delicious. Definitely check out the recipe (and enter to win by Instagramming with #versachallenge).
And that pretty much sums up our weekend! What did you guys do? Anything fun?
Oh, and be sure to check out the fun new workout I posted yesterday!
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Brynn says
I’m a sugar on the rim girl as well. This weekend was all about enjoying the last burst of summer! Lots of time outside, trip to the farmers market and football
Erica House says
I love Lucas’s hair in that pic! Sugar margaritias sound divine.
katelyn says
We ordered Blue Apron after your review and have had it the past two nights- we LOVE it! so much cheaper than even grocery shopping in Brooklyn! Thanks for the tip!
Courtney says
Oh, that’s awesome!! I’m so glad you’re loving it, Katelyn! I ordered another delivery for next week – I’m excited to see what we’ll be getting :)
Shel@PeachyPalate says
Your homemade dinner looks the best! Lucas looks so grown up sitting in his little car!
Bri says
Love your DIY chalkboard! I am obsessed with making chalkboards out of everything…I even asked my husband if we could have an entire chalkboard wall in our kitchen one day after seeing one on Pinterest (he said no, but I know I’ll win him over eventually ;-) ) Have a lovely day, Courtney!
Courtney says
Hahaha, don’t give up Bri! I’m sure you’ll be able to get him to cave ;)
Elizabeth R. says
You should post a “how to” for the chalboard!
And, because you asked, technically, it should be “The Horans.” If you want it to be “The Horans’ House” (or the “The Horans’ Project”) than the apostrophe goes after the “s,” since you and Jay are plural.
Courtney says
Gahhh…thank you! I need to go fix that picture now then, because it’s going to drive me nuts. I hate grammar errors…especially when I make them! :)
Courtney says
And yes! I’m planning on putting together a post later this week with info on the DIY projects!
Elizabeth R. says
No problem! Fixing the picture should be easy enough! My in-laws’ parents live in a retirement community and so many of the residents have semi-permanent placards outside their room, which say “The Smith’s” or something similar. Last time I visited, I was so tempted to leave a post-it correcting the grammar. :-)
JD says
I love the cute DIY chalkboard! My family is in need of something similar to help keep the little things like car keys off the kitchen counter.
As for the apostrophe question, you’re on the right track but not quite there. Apostrophes are tricky, because they show possession and contraction. The chalkboard is The Horans’ chalkboard because The Horans are a collection of people (you, Jay, and Lucas). If you were trying to say it is only YOUR chalkboard, and for some odd reason you called yourself “The Horan”- The Horan’s chalkboard. But since it seems like you’re just trying to say that you guys are The Horans, you actually don’t need an apostrophe! And I just googled “apostrophes” and this cartoon from The Oatmeal was one of the top results. Maybe it’ll make things more clear than I can. ;) http://theoatmeal.com/comics/apostrophe
Anyway, it looks like you had a great weekend! Thanks for giving us a peek at the fun you and your family get to have in your down time. :)
Courtney says
That is an amazing comic, JD! Haha, thanks so much for sharing! (and for helping correct my horrible apostrophe use) ;)
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
Oh my gosh! Lucas looks like such a little man now instead of a baby!! It’s amazing how much they grow in just one year! :)
Courtney says
I said the same thing…crazy!
Claire @ Keeping Up With Claire says
You’re not weird, I order sugar with margaritas too! I can’t get over how big Lucas is getting. Is he talking much yet?
Courtney says
Oh good! Glad I’m not alone ;)
Mmmm, he’s not talking toooo much yet. He’s, apparently, too busy being active and running around, haha. But he does have a few under his belt, including what we believe to be vacuum (“cume”), cat, car, mama, dada, spoon (“pooon”), and Cody (“coeyyy”). There’s a ton of other sounds he makes…buuut, it’s debatable on whether or not they’re anything, haha ;)
Koryn @ High Heels & Healthy Alternatives says
Wow, Lucas looks like a such a big boy in that pic!! Soo cute!! Blink your eyes and he’ll be nearing the preteen years! Crazy!!! Love that DIY chalkboard btw! Can’t wait for the how-to post!
Carrie (This Fit Chick) says
Some seriously fantastic eats this weekend! I love Mexican food- those roll up things look the best to me! And paired with a margarita- ooo yum!
Monica says
You are so not alone!!! Salt RUINS a margarita! I sugar the rim, too!
Sherry says
Did you just wing it on the key holder or do you have a link to share? I’d like to try and make one. Have a great day!
Courtney says
Oh, we definitely did not wing it, haha. I’m going to go into more detail later this week, but we used this blog post: http://www.shanty-2-chic.com/2013/04/diy-chalkboard-and-key-hooks.html
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
I’ve totally been wanting something like your little DIY project to hold mail and our keys. We have a little counter space next to our fridge, and it’s basically the “collecting area” where all the crap goes. It drives me NUTS! Would love to hear more details about your little project. You guys did an awesome job on it! You are like pro DIYers now! ;)
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
Hi Courtney, Sounds like you had a nice weekend. I love double date nights, and my husband and I had one on Saturday with a fun couple. I’m glad you changed the apostrophe. I tend to be a grammar nerd … eheheh! Happy Monday!
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bmrobertson63 says
Wow! I am so incredibly excited that I won a giveaway! I’ll be emailing soon. Thanks so much for making my day!
Heather @ girlyeverafter.com says
I’m with you on the apostrophe. My last name ends with an “S” so I have to put the apostrophe AFTER everything which looks really weird and makes people second guess. haha
Andrea @ pencils and pancakes.com says
I need one of those organizers! My table and desk are clutter city!!
Ellen says
I love Lucas’s hair in that car picture. I know there are plenty of pictures of me in a similar car with static-y hair, and that just brings back all kinds of crazy memories. So precious!
Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says
Love the piece in the entry way! That is so nice. Looks like a fun weekend. I hate it when I order the wrong thing at a restaurant, but like you said you have to let the margarita make up for it! Happy Monday. :-)
ellie | fit for the soul says
Wait…those nachos, those nachos! They look to die for. 0_0 And you’re such a cutie with the apostrophe, hah! I would be the same way since I’m a self inflicted spelling tyrant. And I really want to go on a double date now. I can’t believe I haven’t been on one EVER…oopsies.
Heather @ Housewife Glamour says
I just love Mexican food. YUM! I’m impressed with that DIY project, it’s super cute. Also, I LOVE that candle scent from B&BW. Good call :)
Alex says
You had a busy weekend! Looks like it was a fun one; date nights are always nice! I love that DIY chalkboard. So cute and practical at the same time.