Weekend Recap

Hello there and Happy Tuesday! Another week has begun and I'm pretty sure this week will be just as busy as the last, filled with meetings and after work dinners. This week is also RACE week! Yep, Friday night is our local American Cancer Society's Gleaux Run 5K! I can't wait for another exciting event! If you think about us, please pray that all goes smooth and as it should.

On Thursday night, we celebrated my mom's birthday at our local favorite Chinese restaurant. This place is AMAZING.

I found this adorable Mud Pie outfit at our local Once Upon A Child - baseball and in his size...hello...it had Brayden written all over it! I do love that store! It can be hit or miss but this trip was definitely a hit! I also found three pair of various colored baby Sperry's and a pair of Ralph Lauren shoes! Score!

After dinner we had presents and cake! What's a birthday without cake?!

On Friday at lunch, we returned to Newks. This place has quickly taken the place of our McAlisters although nothing will ever take the place of McAlisters in my heart. Whomp whomp. I'm pretty sure their social media department is tired of me begging them to return to my town. :D

We had dinner with friends on Friday night, then we returned to our house to put the baby to bed and play a few games. In the meantime, my friend caught a Pokemon inside my living room! Haha!

After my run on Saturday morning, I brought home breakfast for Jason and I. Starbucks for the win! (More about my run on Friday.)

During tummy time on Saturday, we discovered this new fascinating toy! It definitely helped make tummy time MUCH easier (and he held himself up much longer than normal)!

Although we haven't started rice cereal yet, we tested out his high chair and he loved it and was so proud of himself for sitting up in his chair!

Saturday was a two cup of coffee kind of day!  Hah! At least it was in a cute cup!  

On Saturday evening, I met up with some of my high school classmates for dinner. It was SO much fun to catch up and hang out with them! I haven't laughed that hard in a long time.

Sunday was fun, too! We went to church, had lunch at Coyote Blues, then relaxed the rest of the afternoon. I did manage to clean off the front and back porches and although I almost died a few times from angry wasps, I somehow made it out alive! (Nothing bit me but there were some close calls!)

Have a great week!!

Weekend Fun!

Hello and happy Monday! This weekend was a busy but fun one and I really enjoyed spending time with my little boy! :)

On Friday night, we attended a going away party for one of Jason's cousins. They are moving overseas for several years and had a "bon voyage" party to say goodbye!

The sunset was gorgeous, too!

I also spent time with my running buddy Heather for her birthday!

We had sushi and I ordered fried rice because I wasn't sure what I could and couldn't chew (#mouthtroubles). 

With the leftovers, I managed to make three meals out of that fried rice!

What's a birthday without cake (cupcakes)?!

Even though my husband worked the weekend, I still managed to get my long run done! Our running group didn't meet on Saturday, so Heather and I decided to try a new running group in town. A new running store recently opened, so we met up with their group and enjoyed a six mile run. It was HOT and we got started a bit later than we like but we know better for next time! Even though our running group didn't officially meet, a few runners from the group graciously set water and Gatorade coolers around the area! It was really nice, especially when we weren't expecting it at all!

I am incredibly grateful for my friend Kim who offered to watch Brayden while I ran!

On my way home, I stopped by Starbucks to grab a to-go breakfast for both Kim and I. :) I always order an iced non-fat caramel macchiato and when I got to the window to pick it up, it was in a "hot" cup. I guess the girl saw the look of disappointment on my face because she asked what was wrong. I told her it was all my fault and I meant to order it iced....whoops. Even though I said it was totally my fault, she took the drink back from me, said "no biggie", then made an iced version instead! It was SO very nice and much appreciated...especially since I was so hot after the run!

This clip on (and portable) mobile is GENIUS! It attaches to anything and Brayden loves it! Win/win!

On Saturday afternoon, my mom and I attended a wedding shower for one of my cousins. Her theme was "fiesta" and included quesadillas and a taco bar with all the toppings! YUM!

Y'all....this sleeper came from Target and it was on clearance for super cheap! I do love a good bargain! :)

On Sunday morning, I made Mickey waffles out of banana nut bread mix. Did you know you can add just a little extra water to the box mix and use it in a waffle iron? They were delicious!

After church, we had lunch at Newks with my parents. The margherita pizza reminded me of the pizza on board the Disney Cruise Line in Palo. I also had a bowl of their squash soup which sort of reminded me of butternut squash soup on DCL. Newks squash soup had a bit more cinnamon flavor to it, though. 

Hey....look over there! :D

We had a fun weekend and once again, it flew by way too fast! Here's to another fun week ahead! Hope you have a great Monday!! :)

How was your weekend?