Hey hey, happy Monday to you all! Did everyone have a fab weekend? Ours was just awesome, minus the fact that I apparently did something to my back while working out on Sunday and am experiencing a type of pain that I’ve never, ever felt before. Holy crap does it hurt. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it passes quickly because a) this is super lame, and b) I was in a good workout mojo this weekend and I don’t want to lose it.
But anywho…let’s get on to the GOOD stuff from this weekend. I’m keeping the chatter short and sweet because it’s already late as I’m typing this out and I have some icing and stretching that I still need to get done, but I’ve got lots to share!
Friday night = awesome dinner and drinks out with great friends and our guys.
Kanika and Shaheen had birthdays on Thursday and Friday (how adorable, right?) so it was partly a celebration for them. Also in attendance was our pals Brook and Andrea,
Christina and Matt,
Erica and Stephen,
Oh, and us. 
I never took any pictures of the salt and pepper calamari or the flatbread pizza that I had to eat (we went to The Point in Albany) but it was all delicious. So were the two glasses of wine that I had that wound up hitting me pretty quickly. Whoops.
I made French Toast and it rocked.
I’ve been making it for Lucas the past couple of weeks for breakfast, and finally I was like umm, why am I not making this for myself? So awesome.
I finally got my hair cut, which was also totally awesome.
I took sooo much length off the front and I cannot tell you how much better it feels! My mama did a superb job.
We ate a mixed pasta assortment (finished up two different boxes) with homemade sauce and another batch of turkey meatballs for dinner on Saturday. Nice and simple, but totally hit the spot.
Cody snuggled a bunch with me on Saturday evening. Little guy is still around and doing well! Him and Lucas are actually getting along quite well these days, too.
Lucas woke up around midnight Saturday into Sunday and decided he just didn’t want to be sleeping. So…we all had a little party in the living room, complete with snacks, running, and dancing…from about midnight until almost 3am.
Lucas didn’t seem to mind. Mom and dad, on the other hand? ………………
Sunday afternoon we headed over to Kanika and Shaheen’s house for an adult/kiddo date and some football. The babes had fun staring each other down, stealing each other’s milk cups, and all that jazz.
The mamas had fun chatting and catching up, of course.
The the dads had fun watching some football…even if Shaheen’s Bills beat our Jets. Gahhh, our Jets. I need to find another team to start rooting for…
We had some freakin’ delicious three cheese skillet nachos.
And crockpot ziti + BBQ Pulled Chicken.
And finally, I also did some baking this weekend, including these cookies which I will absolutely, 100% make again.
And two ingredient pumpkin brownies. Have you guys heard of these things?! Just a box of brownie mix + a can of pumpkin. I got a little crazy and added some chocolate chips so I guess I’m lying…mine were three ingredients.
But even still, they’re awesome. And dangerous. I can attest to this because I’m the only one in the house that is eating them. SO yeah, check ‘em out and make them.
And that about sums up this weekend! Lots of good food and lots of fun with friends. Now just keep your fingers crossed that Lucas doesn’t wind up getting the cold that I think is starting. Poor guy!
How about you guys?? What was happening with all of you?? 
P.S. – I’ll be emailing the winners of the LaMaLu giveaway later today and will announce the names tomorrow!
Oh ouch, I hope your back feels better soon! But it looks like you had a great weekend. Mine was filled with some wonderful fall fun. The colors are so beautiful here in Michigan and the weather is perfection!
Your hair looks amazing! Can I just come visit and get my hair done and drink wine with you? No big deal.
Ummm, ANYYYYYYTIIIIIME ;) xoxo
Thank you!! I’ve been trying to decide what to bring for dessert to my small group this week…pumpkin brownies it is : )
Fun weekend! You hair turned out so well. I got mine done last week too and it made me feel like a new person. Hope your back is ok. Fingers crossed for you!
Isn’t it awesome how much better a new ‘do’ can make you feel?!
Lucas just wanted to get as much out of his weekend as possible ;) I sure hope your back feels better! I’ve had an excruciating pain in my back before when I’ve lifted, and thankfully after a day or so it feels much better, and a few days later it’s fine. I love your hair cut!!
Hahaha, that’s what we said…he must have missed us the night before ;)
Pasta, brownies, and french toast sound like my kind of weekend!
Courtney:
Happy Monday!
On a random note I wanted to thank you for mentioning those GREAT tunics you got from Target. I think you said you originally got one last year but they were out again for this fall. I sourced them out at my local store and they are awesome. A great heavier weight knit, good quality, nice fit and perfect price. I got 3 – one in camel and another in grey for me and one for a gift (planning ahead!). Anyways – thanks for the tip!
Jessica :-)
I agree — thanks so much Courtney! I immediately purchased the dress and scarf! The tunic was out of stock online and I was disappointed! You’ve got a great style so keep sharing your picks with us!
Awww, thank you SO much!! Will do!
Oh I’m SO glad you tried them out, Jessica!! I really need to snag another one before they’re all out, I LOVE mine! :)
I haven’t tried the brownies, but I’ve made similar with a cake mix and can of pumpkin. Two ingredients (three if you frost them), throw them into muffin tins, and bake according to the cake mix directions. Delish!
Yes!! I remember making that a while back…I think I made them with a spice cake mix? YUM!! I’m gonna have to do that again :)
Ow, hope your back is alright! It always seem like I tweak something when things are going so well too!
Your hair is so cute!
Aww thanks Melissa! :)
your hair looks gorgeous! i always love your baking :) so yum!
Thanks, Cait! :)
Looks like a great weekend! Mine has been fabulous – and it’s still going. I flew back to Florida from California for an engagement party and to spend time with my parents. I love the Florida sunshine and family time! :) Have a great Monday with your new hairdo!
Awww, how fun! Enjoy the extra time with your parents! :)
Those nachos look awesome!!
We announced some big news this wknd (and on the blog today)!!! :):)
YAY! Congrats to you, Jolynn! Wow, so exciting!
Thanks Courtney!!
Beautiful hair cut! Love the layers and curls.
Those 2 ingredient brownies sound dangerously amazing. I’ve done the 2 ingredient cookies, but I’ve never tried it with brownies! This must happen.
Thanks, lady! xo I can’t remember if I’ve ever done the cookies…I think I’d done cake/muffins before though?
Sounds like a fun weekend! Your hair look gorg. Sorry to hear about the workout pain… hoping it goes away! Um… those pumpkin brownies. YES.
Thanks girl!! xoxo
What a fun weekend with good food and friends! Good choice on the flatbread and nachos! oh and your hair looks gorgeous!
Thanks, Carrie!
Your hair looks great!
I think you’ve got a a really party dude on your hands. I haven’t seen 1am, let alone 3am in a looooong time! Haha.
Thanks so much, Britt! Haha yes, quite the party animal :)
Your hair looks fantastic, as do those nachos!! ;)
Haha, thanks Hannah!!
Is that french toast drenched in maple syrup?
We speak the same language.
Heck YES it is :-P
Crockpot ziti?! That sounds amazing. Can you tell us your recipe?
I’m pretty sure it was this recipe: http://weelicious.com/2013/11/29/crock-pot-vegetable-ziti/
Love the curls! So fun :)
Hubby and I hosted a taco night friday. Then, our little guy did not want to go to sleep, went from 0-60 in a matter of minutes and made himself sick :( That was not a good night for us. Knock on wood, he’s a really great sleeper 99% of the time.
I finally baked this weekend too! I made these nutella filled chocolate chip cookies: http://www.butterbaking.com/2012/03/15/nutella-filled-chocolate-chip-cookies/ OMG, they were amazing. I was looking for caramel filled, but these did the trick. It tastes like a pile of melted chocolate chips are inside each one.
Ummmm, ok, those cookies look freakin delicious!! Thanks for sharing :)
Oh no, I hope you’re feeling better soon. I had the same thing happen to me last spring. I found OTC back pain meds, rest, and heat really helped me. I hope you’re feeling back to normal soon!
The haircut looks great, I really like it.
Thanks, Fiona! I’m trying to lay low for a couple of days, hoping that will help!
Love the hair and those brownies look hella fudgy!
Haha my husbands a JETS fan…not fun. I made those brownies and brought them to work but no one seemed to like them lol.
LOL Jay hates them…it’s totally a texture thing which, I agree, is definitely a bit different. I don’t mind it though ;)
Love the idea for pumpkin brownies for a quick party treat!