Hey hey! How’s everyone doing today? I’m excited because I took some pictures for once over the weekend, so I actually have a bit more to share with you all this morning. It was a really, really great weekend for no special reasons other than I got to spend it all with family, which is what I look forward to all week long.
Friday night we ordered Sushi take-out from our favorite local sushi spot.
We shared one of their specialty roles (for the locals, the Siena roll is AMAZING) and then I had a salmon/avocado and half of a California roll.
While Jay was out picking up our dinner, he also happened to pick up some dessert from Stewart’s for us, too. Ohh, he’s such a smart man.
They had hand packed pints on sale so he picked up a pint of their Philly Apple Pie for me (OMG it’s freakin’ amazing) and I topped it off with some vanilla cupcake flavored Goldfish. (How they managed to get in my shopping cart recently, I just do not know. But I DO know that Jamie would approve of this snack).
I’m pretty sure I was asleep before 10pm Friday night, and then we were up and at ‘em nice and early on Saturday. Granted, we’re always up nice and early, but we’re never usually “presentable” or ready for the day until at least noon. But we were out the door late in the morning to head to a birthday party for one of our cousins’ son.
It was a Mickey Mouse theme…and I just about died over those ears.
While we were there we all had some snacks to eat, and Lucas even tried out some pieces of a homemade carrot applesauce muffin. I’d be surprised if he managed to get more than five pieces actually in his mouth, but it was good practice.
The party tuckered all of us out and concluded right around this guy’s nap time, so we packed it up and hit the road back home.
Lucas continued napping once we got home, so mommy and daddy took advantage of the down time and decided to close our eyes too…
Which turned into an hour and a half afternoon nap for all of us. Ohh, how I wish I could do that more often.
Saturday evening was spent with all of my boys. There was some more practice with finger foods…
Sweet potatoes for everyone (ours were topped with some chili, melted cheese, and avocado…heck yes)…
Cuddle time with my fur ball Cody…
And another early bedtime.
Sunday started off a bit later than usual (although, technically, not really) thanks to daylight savings time. We had a lazy morning, as usual, and sipped on some coffee while playing with the babe.
Once he was down for his nap, Jay made me breakfast, which was an egg sandwich with provolone and turkey bacon on a sandwich thin. Ohh, it was so so good.
And shortly after breakfast digested, it was time for a workout. I recently downloaded the Nike Training Club app after Chelsey told me how wicked (awesome) of a workout it was.
Well ho-leee crap, she wasn’t kidding. I did my first workout on Friday and attempted my second on Sunday and all I can say is…wow.
Obviously, as you can tell, I have some workout ADD these days and I’m not really following any specific type of a plan (running, T25, Nike Training Club app). This is pretty typical of me…I just like to roll with what I’m in the mood for. We’ll see how long I stick with the NTC app but I will say that, for now, it’s freakin’ awesome.
After a quick grocery shop Sunday afternoon, the three of us were out the door again to head to my parents’ house for an early dinner. Mom said she was making a full turkey dinner with all fixins’, so there was no way we could miss out on that.
Mmmm mmmmmmm.
Of course, grandma and grandpa were thrilled to have some QT with their favorite (only) grandson.
And that pretty much sums up our weekend!
So now, here we are back at Monday once again. Here’s to hoping it’s a quick, productive, and fun week ahead!
Tiff says
Those ears!!! What a cutie!
Jay is definitely a smart man. My hubby needs to pick up on that ice cream trick.
Erica @ For the Sake of Cake says
Looks like such a fun weekend! Family time is the best, and a nice long nap thrown in the mix doesn’t hurt either!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
Naps, sushi, family time and an awesome workout? Sounds like a winner of a weekend to me! I will definitely follow after you and top my sweet potato like that the next time I have one. Drool.
NTC workouts are definitely no joke!
Lauren says
Lucas in those ears is making my Monday. :) Glad you had a good weekend hun!
Katie says
Sushi is the BEST. We like to get sushi in too from a favorite spot here and there. So good!
Oh the mickey ears, I die! Lucas looks adorable in them! Rocco is obsessed with Mickey Mouse, and we actually just bought him a little Mickey that talks this past weekend. I am doing his first birthday party mickey style! Although it will be a very small ( just close family ) party, I have been pinning little ideas for it already!
Glad your weekend was great!
Katie xo
Linz @ Itz Linz says
fun!! those mickey mouse ears are seriously TOO CUTE!!
Heather @fitncookies says
The family naptime looks like the best idea. I meant to take a nap this weekend but never got around to it! I hate when that happens. This time change has confused me.. This morning was rough waking up! I’m with you on switching up the workouts. Sometime’s its just nice not to have a plan and do something you know will kick your butt but leave you feeling great :)
Chrissy @pinkpolishandrunningshoes says
I LOVE the Nike Training Club app. I just discovered it too and it’s amazing! Every workout I’ve done so far has been really challenging in a good way :)
Lindsay @ Lindsay's List says
all your food. i want it. (especially that ice cream)
Parita @ myinnershakti says
Those mouse ears! So cute!
And I like your fitness philosophy – I’m the same way. I do the things I like, no matter how eclectic the mix!
Chelsea @ A Fit LittleOne says
Yay for relaxing days with the family!! And wow that ice cream sounds good! I would have killed for a napped this weekend, but I had too much homework haha plus I would have slept for more than was needed. Have a great Monday :)
Jenn@Mark My Miles! says
What a lovely weekend! Just the right amount of fun, relaxation and family time ; )
Jamie @ Sometimes Healthy Living Blog says
Ohhhh, I definitely approve of your ice cream-topped with Cupcake Goldfish. Aren’t they the best?? I like a lot of the flavors, but none will surpass Cupcake. I’m currently on a Parmesan Goldfish kick…
And, I love the Nike Training Club App – I can’t perform one of those workouts without feeling a major burn the next day :-)
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Sounds like a great weekend all around! I never appreciated a good nap as much as I do now that I have Hunter. :) They don’t happen often, but when they do happen, it sure is a treat. I’ve been hearing lots of positive things about the Nike Training App. After my half, I’m going to look into it to get some more workout ideas!
Brynn says
Yum, I love sushi nights! My husband doesn’t eat it, so I love to have a girls night out for lots of sushi.
Jess @dearhealthyness says
Lucas looked lovely with the ears!!! It seems like a nice familiar weekend :D
Britt@MyOwnBalance says
That photo of Lucas yawning just kills me! So adorable!
Melanie @ Beautifully Nutty says
I’m doing my grocery shopping today and I am getting everything for that sweet potato combo you made. I love sweet and salty so I really think I would love that dish!
Alaina says
Looks like such a great weekend! I took a nap myself yesterday…almost two hours. Woops! I haven’t done that in a while.
Those mouse ears are killing me; Lucas is so cute!
Have a great week!
Shel@PeachyPalate says
I LOVE the Nike training app! Which workout did you choose first? I love the Advanced Razor Sharp and Extreme Full Body!
Crystal D. says
OMG those Mickey ears and jean jacket ARE TO DIE FOR!!!!!!!!!! Soooo cute!!!!!
Maria says
Okay, now I want a Thanksgiving meal! Once a year for turkey is hardly enough (though honestly, the sides are where its at!)
Please tell me you got to keep the ears!
Kaylie @ FitnessMovesYou says
Sounds like you had a great weekend! Those Mickey ears are just too adorable! :)
Kayla says
NTC app is the best!! I have had it for a few months now and use the 15 minute get-focused workouts paired with weight-training just about everyday and I still have yet to get bored!
Nicole says
Family-time weekends are the best!! :)
How is Cody doing with Lucas these days??
Katy Sullivan says
Great weekend! I need to find a take out sushi place! It’s been too long since I enjoyed a spicy tuna roll. :-(
Jenny says
LOVE the Mickey ears. :)
Jess says
Loooooooove (and totally miss!) hand-packed pints of Stewart’s apple pie ice cream! Got some when we were home for Christmas! My husband’s a huge peanut butter pandemonium! Looking forward to some more when I come home in April, as well as some Kay’s pizza!!!! We are so lucky with our local food favs!!!!
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says
So I think he should be wearing those ears as a regular thing ;-) so cute! And I just downloaded the Nike Training App a few weeks ago…I’ve only tried the stretching/yoga workouts so far but I’m liking it!
Sarah @ Sweet Miles says
That sweet potato looks AMAZING!!! Ooh an hour and a half nap sounds amazing right about now! PS it’s National Nap Day!! Who even knew that was a thing??
Colleen @ Evolution not Revolution says
Lucas’ Mickey ears are adorable!!!!
Annette@FitnessPerks says
Oh those mickey ears!!
I want a NAP. Like now! haha
Kim @FITsique says
Gosh he is so stinkin cute! Looks like you had a great weekend. I always wish I lived a little closer to family so that I could spend weekends with them whenever I wanted!
Nancy says
Aww I love your weekend posts – such a fun family weekend. Lucas in that yawning photo? Totally makes me want to have a baby. I’m even taking prenatal pills! LOL. Maybe soon :)
Ellie@Fit for the soul says
What a cutiepie he is!!! Hehe, love that picture of him yawning.
Presley @ Run Pretty Blog says
Those ears are so adorable. And, yes, that app is WICKED.
Lauren says
He is getting SO big.
Lauren says
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