I LOVE long weekends, but it’s so sad to see them go. I had a great one full of lots of fun times with friends, outdoor activities and getting caught up on life. So, without further ado….
FRIDAY
I took the day off – had to go to the dentist, overall get caught up with some errands. Breakfast were these oats:
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Lunch was a lovely Chickn Patty on an Ezekiel Bun. And a leftover salad from the day before’s luncheon.
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Worked out next to George Stephanopoulous at the gym earlier that morning too.
We hosted our friends Macy and Elizabeth’s engagement party Friday night. Geoff went to work right away helping:
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I’m kidding 🙂 He was a GREAT help!
On the menu:
Roast Beef, Boursin, Avocado Roll Ups
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Mini Pulled Pork Sliders (crockpot pork – I am an amazing chef :))
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Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers
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Key Lime Cookies (courtesy of Safeway)
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Bacon Wrapped Dates. Not my best. No photo.
My friend’s White Bean Dip and Pita Chips.
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Mini BLTs
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It was such a fun party.
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Complete with presents for the happy couple! Who doesn’t like a blue box! It’s my signature engagement present. Matching champagne flutes.
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And Thumper ate a bird later that night. I can’t even talk about it.
SATURDAY
Went to the store early to get some ingredients. Saw some grapes – suckers cost $8 – here’s what $8 grapes look like:
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Geoff made breakfast!
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Banana French Toast and Light Sausage
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Biked to gym early with hubby and had a killer workout. Came home for lunch.
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Then headed to VA for my friend Sara’s final wedding gown fitting. She will make the most beautiful bride!
Saturday night we vegged at our friend Sara and Bret’s apartment by their pool and ordered Taquiera Poblano. I had the Crab Quesadillas.
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Just the perfect size!
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And delicious!
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SUNDAY
Picked up new cabinet from Crate & Barrel. Realized I ordered the wrong color. But, surprisingly it works in the room.
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Headed to Loehmann’s and Macy’s with friends Miranda and Sara. Bought a dress, a top, and workout pants.
Stopped for lunch. Had half a tomato/mozzarella sammy
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and some pineapple and melon.
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Headed to O’Sullivan’s in Arlington where I confronted/educated a motorcycle club who were in town for Rolling Thunder about the importance of helmets. It’s a wonder what a beer or two will do for the courage factor.
MONDAY
Woke up, returned my friend Sara’s Explorer to her apartment and ran on the path home – about two miles.
Returned a top to Anthropologie, checked out Home Goods and found THE BEST Harris Teeter ever. Lots of Buy One, Get Ones AND a $10 off coupon. Score!
Finished setting up the apartment, called some family and settled in to adjust to another work week.
Cooked dinner:
Salad
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Corn on the Cob (I LOVE the summer season!) I only use salt & pepper – no butter!
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Steak
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All Together
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Dessert
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And then the Jon & Kate episode everyone was talking about. God, how sad is that? Turn those cameras off already!
And then I had dreams about J&K all night. Weird!
I had no idea it was pouring this morning, which made for a fun dog walking experience. Breakfast was something I haven’t had since last summer! Egg Sandwich with Light Cheese and Buffalo Sauce.
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I forgot how much I loved this.
A short work day for me today. I have a long overdue date with the DMV.
How do you feel about the DMV? Have you had good experiences? Nightmares?
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