I initially wasn’t sure I wanted to throw a first birthday party for Chase. I figured he wouldn’t remember the party and without family in the area, I wasn’t sure it was something I wanted to do. Then my mom and sister asked me about dates for a party and expressed interest in driving up…
Chase’s Birthday Weekend
Chase’s birthday weekend has come and gone and I officially have a ONE year old on my hands. A one year old who clearly was very into the whole smash cake thing… There is no doubt about it, Chase inherited his parents’ sweet tooth. Chase’s birthday was actually on Friday and I loved spending the…
TRX Hamstring Curls and Cake Talk
Ryan taught me a new move at the gym today involving the TRX straps. (Source) TRX hamstring curls are no joke. I hope I can walk tomorrow. My hamstrings were burning in a way they’ve never burned before. Ryan told me to try doing the curls one leg at a time… continuously. Sweet Jeebus. Today’s…
Mucho Birthday Fun
Sandwiches Don't Need Meat. Who Knew?
Growing up I used to think that a sandwich had to include meat. (Unless, of course, it met one of two exceptions: It was a peanut butter and jelly or grilled cheese sandwich.) Today I often make meat-free sandwiches, letting nut butter, cheese or hummus do the talking. If cheese and meat got into a…
Arrived
A little after 8 p.m. this evening, Ryan and I arrived in beautiful Key Largo to spend the holiday weekend with my family. Eats on the journey to the Keys included a cheese quesadilla with tabouleh from home, a Publix turkey sub with all the veggies and an apple. I also split another half of a sub with…