The weather was cloudy most of the day yesterday except for a wonderful two-hour reprieve where Sadie took full advantage of the summer weather and broke in her kiddie pool!
Ryan and I got Sadie her $12 kiddie pool last year because she gets really overheated after several rounds of fetch in the nearly 100-degree weather. We had to be patient with her and show her that the pool wouldn’t hurt her, but eventually a serious love connection formed and now she hops in the pool after nearly every time she fetches a ball.
Before all the kiddie pool fun, we took Sadie on a short two-mile hike on some nearby trails. It was rather unadventurous except for the moment when Sadie chased two raccoons up a tree.
From a distance I thought they were squirrels! Raccoons are surprisingly agile when it comes to scampering up a tree when they think their life is in limbo.
Backyard Sun
Post hike, we came home, ate lunch, changed into our bathing suites and lathered on the sunscreen to take advantage of the sunny weather outside in our backyard.
Yes, that would be Ariel on my towel, with the voice of an angel and hair that 8-year-olds everywhere envy.
I spent about 30 minutes wrapping up the June Book Club selection for the month.
I really liked the book, but it took me a while to get through because it didn’t have a gripping plot and wasn’t really a page-turner. I must say that while I wasn’t riveted, I was very entertained and the author is a hilarious writer. I really enjoyed the book! (Just a reminder that we’ll be discussing the book on the blog on July 2!)
Ryan read his book with me for a while, but eventually Sadie coerced him into puppy playtime.
After about an hour, it got too hot in the backyard for those of us that didn’t have a kiddie pool, so Ryan and I took our first dip in the big kids pool!
Then it was time for showers and a movie date!
Rock of Ages
Ever since I first saw previews for Rock of Ages, I’ve been dying to see the movie.
I love musicals, so the movie seemed right up my alley and Ryan and I caught a late afternoon showing.
While I enjoyed the movie, I can’t say I loved it. Ryan and I both agreed that it was fun to sit through mainly because we both really like classic rock music. If I didn’t love classic rock, the movie would’ve been a rough one. The script just wasn’t that strong, but since I knew every song, I had a good time watching the music come to life.
We got out of the movie feeling a little hungry and decided to head out for an early sushi dinner.
I started with a ginger salad…
And a bonsai roll…
And ordered the rainbow roll as my main course.
I was a happy camper with these selections!
Since Peachwave frozen yogurt was within walking distance of the Japanese restaurant, you know Ryan and I popped in for some dessert.
Underneath the excessive whipped cream topping would be cheesecake and cake batter frozen yogurt and rainbow sprinkles. A great way to wrap up a Saturday!
Now I’m off to make breakfast before changing for church. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
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That first picture of sadie is adorable! haha. and the sushi looks amazingly good.
We are going to see Rock of Ages on Broadway in early July. I’ve heard it is a very fun atmosphere that appeals to those who don’t even like musical or broadway shows (even tho I love them 🙂 ). I can’t wait to see it@
I haven’t seen a movie in ages! That sounds like a good idea
Love your outfit! And love your sushi rolls … we need to find a good sushi restaurant in our area!
We bought a baby pool for our bulldog and he only uses it as a giant water dish. How did you get Sadie to go in?
I’ve been dying to check out Rock of Ages ever since I heard about it too! I’ve only talked to one other other person who has seen it but they had a similar reaction! Sounds like a nice relaxing Saturday 🙂 PS – your froyo creations have really inspired some interesting new creations of my own lately haha
Looks like a great date night. I just finished Drop Dead Healthy, and I liked it. I think it’s because I rarely read non-ficton books, so it was a nice change.
Love your towel!
i love the kiddie pool idea! our dogs would love that i think. glad you guys were able to enjoy the sunny weather for awhile!
I am in the middle of the book and so far love it, especially his conversational style of writing!
So excited to see that you’re reading Drop Dead Healthy! I read it just a few weeks ago and LOVED it. I even reviewed it on my blog–it’s under the “Books” menu, if you’re interested 🙂
What a fun day you had! My husband and I went to the jersey shore (long branch). Really nice shore with pier village (lots of shops and eateries). Love your bathing suit. I am just starting the book and am a 1/4 way thru so far. 🙂
Sadie is so cute in her kiddie pool!
Oh my gosh, that kiddie pool for Sadie is most definitely the cutest thing I have EVER seen. 🙂 She looks like she’s having so much fun!
Sounds like a perfect day! I haven’t read in the sun since our last holiday. It sounds pretty good right about now!
We have a kiddie pool for our pup, but he’s terrified of it!
Sadie is just too cute! Every time I see a picture of her, I think more and more that my husband and I really should get a vizla!
Looks like yall had a great saturday. My sister in law saw rock of ages and said pretty much the same thing you did about it. I think ill wait for dvd, but I do want to see it.
Love the Bonsai roll, never thought to order a roll without rice! gotta try it next time.
ohhh good call on the kiddie pool! I bet my pup would love that too
Haha! Seeing Sadie in the pool cracked me up! My dog won’t go near water! Any time we even turn on the hose, he runs the other way….must be unique to smaller dogs? Anyway, happy Sunday!
Cheesecake and cake batter have to be the best flavors! I figured out how to make cake batter froyo at home, now I just have to figure out how to make cheesecake froyo!
I’m not 100% sure on this one, but I’m pretty sure if you see raccoons during the day that means they’re rabid or sick. Since they are nocturnal animals they typically aren’t out and about durin daylight hours. We found one in our yard that wasnt looking too hot so we called animal control and thats what they told us. They also said to stay away from it and not to let our pets go near it. Just a heads up for Sadie’s (& your) sake!
I wanted to see Rock of Ages, but I heard the same thing that the music was good but the plot wasn’t that good. Boo.
Buying a baby pool for this South Louisiana heat was the BEST thing I ever did for my lab! Oliver loves it so much and does the exact thing when he fetches. It took me a while to get him into it, too! I had to literally pick him up (he’s 80lbs) and stand in the pool with him. Now, it’s hard to get him out of it! 🙂
Happy Sunday!
Love the Ariel towel, my 6 year old has one to match;-)!!
I need to go get a kiddie pool for my little Boston Terrier. They don’t take heat very well but he LOVES being outside so I know he would enjoy!!
Oh, and I am SO impressed that Ryan reads books!! My husband has never voluntarily read one in the entire 17 years I have known him, lol!!
We just bought a baby pool for our lab yesterday! Tuck LOVES it… The water was black by the end of the day because he would get in, go roll in the dirt, and then get back in his pool. So funny!
I have that exact same kiddie pool! Except mine is for my kiddo, not my pup. ALTHOUGH, we have been thinking of getting a dog and it is getting small for the human kiddo. It might be a perfect transition!
Sounds like a fun day. I have to say I love your date night outfit, but that’s because I have that necklace! I try and wear it with everything.
I’m with you on Rock of Ages. It’s my boyfriend’s all time favorite musical, and if it wasn’t for the songs, I don’t think I would have liked it much either.
Looks like an awesome Saturday. I need some sushi in my life!
Any attempt to get my pups in the kiddie pools have failed. In fairness, we have like 3 hot days a year.
I got into the book much more about 1/2 way through as well. I think it was as he got more reflective about what is healthy habits, what he wants to learn from his experiment, etc. (And also when his wife cheated on the master cleanse…I would be right there with her).
I have gone back and forth on seeing that movie. I think the music would be about the only reason.
aww sadie looks so cute in her kiddie pool! Those sushi roles look yummy! I also saw rock of ages last night too! I love musicals as well and I thought the movie was great. Have a great day
Wow! That sounds like an awesome day you had!
That bonsai roll looks interesting! What does it consist of??
is this necklace from target too? If so I need to stop by there!
Aw, I really wanted to see Rock of Ages last night too! But my hubby said NO WAY was he seeing a movie where Tom Cruise runs around with his shirt off the whole time! LOL. So we saw Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter instead, which was pretty good!
And we totally just bought our blue-nose a kiddie pool yesterday too, although sadly, it’s not hot enough up here this weekend to fill it 🙁
I saw Rock of Ages when I was in Toronto! It was such a great show, I loved it! Sadie looks too cute in her kiddie pool. Sounds like a fun day for you guys!
what a fun day!! Sadie is so cute!!!! and your sushi meal looks fabulous — yum!
Rainbow Roll reigns supreme!
8 year olds? More like 23 year olds! I would kill to have hair that looks that perfectly coifed underwater 🙂
Love your movie date outfit! And dinner and dessert look delish! I haven’t had ginger salad in a while because I usually pick miso soup instead. I love that ginger dressing though!
That picture of froyo is making me soooo extremely jealous! Looks amazing!
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Julie, how do you get your hair to look so nice in the hot Florida heat? I live in Maine and in the humid summers, it is such a pain to blow dry and straighten and then have it get so frizzy. Any tips or products?
I’ve heard mixed reviews about Rock of Ages. I think that’s one of those movies that I’ll see when it comes out on DVD. BTW, so jealous you guys have a private pool. I’d be in there every weekend.
Hurray for doggie pools… looks like she is having so much fun… and your other pics are great too. Your sushi is gorgeous. Did it taste as good as it looked?
Niiice what a great and relaxing Saturday, guys! And I’ve never tried something like the bonsai roll! Is it cucumber on the outside?
We saw Rock of Ages on Broadway and loved it, but have heard it didn’t translate well to a movie. If you have a chance to see the actual musical, I bet you’d like it more!
A movie, sushi, and froyo, sounds like a great Saturday night!
Love your sandals! Where’d you get them??
thank you! i got them from old navy a few years ago.
Hey Julie! I’ve noticed in a few pictures of sushi on your blog that you are able to get your roll wrapped in cucumber with no rice. Wondering if there is a special way that you order it for that? I’ve never seen it on a menu but have heard it can be done. I love cucumber and it looks delish!
hi christina! at the restaurant we went to, it was just on the menu like that, but i’ve requested it out at restaurants before and about 50% of the time a sushi chef will do it! 🙂 definitely worth asking!
Love the navy blue shirt you are wearing in this post–where is it from? so cute!