Happy Monday to you all! And happy last week of February at that – crazy! But hey, that just means we’re one day/week closer to spring, and I’m a-okay with that.
So how was the weekend? Do anything awesome? We had some great highlights, one of them being a double date night out on Saturday with our best buds, Joe and Kate!
Oh, how we miss seeing them more often!
We started out night out at The City Beer Hall, which you guys have seen on here a couple of times.
Their draft menu is always changing and I wasn’t sure what to try, but I wound up going with the Maredsous Abbey Brune and it was incredible. Somewhat of a darker ale, but with fruity notes as well.
I’ll definitely be on the lookout for this again!
As per the usual drill, with our pints of beer, we got our free tickets for pizza, so we snagged a couple of them to share with the table.
For my dinner, I ended up ordering their Quinoa and Lentil Burger which was out. of. this. world. That’s not typically something I’d order while out, but I seriously need to figure out how to recreate it now.
Yay for parents’ night out!
After dinner, we walked the short trip over to the Times Union Center to watch the Siena basketball game.
Jay and I got a 4-pack of tickets for Christmas from my in-laws, so we invited Joe and Kate along as our guests. We have a history of attending their games from way back in the day, so we figured it’d be a fun way to “rekindle” old memories.
We did a pretty good job.
During half time, I absolutely had to go back out to one of the booths that we had passed on our way in because, seriously, they were selling cookie dough.
And they were the size of golf balls (or bigger) and they were insaaaaaaane. I got two because my eyes were definitely way bigger than my belly and I couldn’t finish them…that should tell you something.
After the game, we hit up another bar next door for some fun and then we called it a night. So. Much. Fun!
Sunday consisted of some of the usual stuff around the house…hanging with the kiddo, grocery shopping, food prepping, a great workout, some blog stuff…and then once Lucas woke up from his nap, we headed over to my parents’ house.
My brother brought his puppy Binx (who is getting SO big!), but Lucas wasn’t a huge fan.
Soon enough, I’m sure he’ll come around.
Yesterday was also a big day because the little man got his first haircut.
We attempted standing up and then kind of shimmied him around a bunch in my mom’s chair with me (she’s a hairdresser and has a setup in their basement) and let him watch some Big Block Singsong on the phone.
He actually did pretty well, and we were able to finish in no time! Granted, we really weren’t cutting much…the child is just starting to really grow some hair…but we cleaned up the back and around the ears a bit and it’s much better.
So fresh and handsome!
After haircuts for the boys (I’m heading back hopefully this week to get mine done) we were treated to a delicious turkey dinner, courtesy of my mama.
And even got dessert, too. Marble cake with chocolate filling and my all-time favorite almond buttercream frosting.
And now, I’m finishing up this post as I watch the Oscars…love me some Neil Patrick Harris! Who else was watching last night? Did anyone else watch the interview with Dakota Johnson and Melanie Griffith on the red carpet?
Talk about awkwaaaarrrrd!
Sarah @ Sarah Sincerely says
Selling cookie dough is a thing?! I’ve got to find somewhere that sells it around here. Half of the time, my cookie dough never makes it to cookies…oops. I love the “First Haircut” box. I’ve never seen one of those before, but what a sweet idea. Happy Monday!
Brynn says
Your Saturday looks like it was a blast! I have made lentil burgers before and they were surprisingly way way better than you would ever guess. Next time I will try to add in some quinoa!
Katie says
Glad you guys had a fun night out with friends! We were stuck in another weekend due to bad weather over here. Hoping to get a date night next weekend! Yes, spring please come!
Lucas looks so cute! Was tough to do Rocco’s first haircut! My best friend is a hairdresser and she came over to do it. We just had him sit in his highchair, it worked! He needs another one very soon!
Oh and you should totally buy a food truck and sell cookie dough! How awesome would that be?!
Happy Monday, love! <3
Andrea @ Pencils and Pancakes says
I went to that City Beer Hall when I was in Albany this summer. It was amazing!
Courtney says
We love it there! So glad you got to check it out :)
Stacie @ SimplySouthernStacie says
I wanna find a place that sells cookie dough. Genius!
And yes I saw that interview : / I like Dakota Johnson, but she is definitely very shy with this whole being famous thing.
Courtney says
I TOTALLY agree with you
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
bahaha – that was a lot of beer drinking Saturday night. Looks like you had a blasty blast! ;)
I don’t think I’m ever going to cut the girls’ hair. Ever ever ever.
Courtney says
Haha, the first two were small and I only had about 1/4 of the third…but even still, yes, the beer was flowin’ ;)
Linz @ Itz Linz says
cookie dough!??! AMAZING!!! i could eat a million of them i think lol
Marielle says
Aww looks like Lucas did great at his first haircut…so cute!
Tiff says
Three cheers for pizza and beers! Looks like a great time. :)
Lucas looks so cute with his haircut. E got a haircut this weekend too. He needed it!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Your burger looks pretty darn awesome…and that cookie dough?! Oh wow, that’d be right up my alley. I would’ve totally gone for two as well.
I fell asleep half way through the Oscar’s, so now I’m intrigued about this interview you’re speaking of!
Kelsey Bjelland says
Is that cookie dough for real?? I need that in my life! Yumm!!!
Courtney says
Yessssssss, SOOOO good!!
Silvia @ skinny jeans food says
Looks like your mom also got an awesome new hair cut!
Courtney says
Haha yes she did! She changes her hair more than anyone I know ;)
Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says
I’ve never seen a place selling cookie dough like that, but I don’t know why – it’s such a fantastic idea! Reese’s cookie dough? Sign me up!
Jenny says
I didn’t watch the interview but now I want to because I’ve heard so much about it!
haley @Cupcakes and Sunshine says
SELLING cookie dough!? WOW. Incredible. Such a fun weekend!
Melissa @ Freeing Imperfections says
I would love to find a place like that cookie dough booth! Does that mean it doesn’t have egg in it or was safe to eat? I eat cookie dough with egg in it all the time though… oops!
Courtney says
Nope, no eggs! They had it right on the sign on the counter so I saw that and said YES – sign me UP! (and yeah, I still eat raw cookie dough with eggs in it at home too…ahh well) ;)
Taca @ A Side Of Dessert says
Looks like a great date night and cookie dough!?! I need that!
His haircut was soooo cute too. He looks like such a big boy now! And the cake..you have me drooling!
Danica @ It's Progression says
Marble cake is the best! My husband and I used to go to a lot of hockey games with friends in high school so anytime we go now (especially to smaller level ones, not NHL) it always brings back a ton of fun memories. Glad you had a great weekend!
Carrie (This Fit Chick) says
WHAT they sold cookie dough balls!?? Ive never seen that and I’m in LOVE.
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
What a fun weekend! Glad you got in some good times with friends and good eats:)
Nikki says
Yall look like you have so much fun! My hubby and I got to go to dinner Friday night baby free! It was definitely a nice treat! Finding balance is so much harder than you would think. That cooks looks amazing! Marble is definitely one of my faves!
Shawna says
i’ve been meaning to check out City Beer Hall one of the wknds i’m back home — it’s above the Speakeasy, right? used to be Ballinger’s? heard good things, and that lentil burger looks phenomenal! yay for a fun wknd.
Courtney says
Yes, I believe I was told it is right next door to the Speakeasy! :)
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says
That marbled cake looks really good. It’s always fun to go to games with friends.
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
The beer and the burger both sound amazing. That is my kind of night! I’ll have to try making a veggie burger with quinoa and lentils. It sounds like a great combo!
Stephanie A. says
DANG girl you are SO LUCKY! You go on dates every weekend! My hubs and I have a 16 month old and have been out alone three times since she was born! Count your blessings!
Courtney says
Oh we ABSOLUTELY do. We are extremely fortunate to live near both sets of grandparents who are always more than willing to watch the little guy for a few hours!
Julie says
OMG that cake!!!
Jessica @ kiwiyogirunner says
Aww Lucas is too cute with his first haircut! Omg I am way too jealous about that cookie dough, it is one of my favourite things ever and I am having mean food jealously issues now :)
t says
is that plate of turkey and mashed potatoes for you or lucas?
Stacy @ SweatingTulipz says
How exciting! A first haircut!! I can’t believe they were selling cookie dough balls! They look to die for!