Ashley arrived on Saturday and I’m pretty sure the excitement of just having her in town caused me to totally forget to break out my camera for the entire day. We spent Saturday lingering over lunch at The Mayobird, walking around outside since the weather in Charlotte this weekend was incredible, grabbing sushi for dinner with Ryan and heading out for drinks at ICE Martini Bar.
It was wonderful and we somehow woke up feeling rather energetic on Sunday which was a great bonus since we had a full day of plans ahead!
Breakfast
After cuddling on the couch with Sadie and watching an early morning episode of Friends thanks to Netflix, Ryan, Ashley and I got dressed and drove over to Toast in downtown Davidson for a fabulous breakfast. I knew Ashley would love Davidson (it’s seriously the cutest little town) and since the food at Toast is amazing, the decision to head to our favorite local breakfast spot was an easy one.
I ordered the Western egg white omelet with a side of breakfast potatoes and fresh fruit and shared a side of French toast with Ashley. For the locals: A side of French toast is only $2.99 and you get four thick slices – can’t beat that!
With full bellies, we left Toast and drove home to quickly pick up Sadie and head out on our next activity of the day: A late morning hike at Lake Norman State Park!
Ryan, Ashley, Sadie and I covered five miles in right around two hours.
Despite the bare trees, the hike was beautiful because we had a view of gorgeous Lake Norman for the majority of our time on the trails. The sun was shining and we could not have asked for better weather!
We finished our hike ready for a late lunch and, after dropping Sadie off at home, grabbed a bite to eat.
I opted for a hot roast beef sandwich with a side of homemade chips and had no problem polishing off every last bite.
After lunch, we came back to our house and relaxed before I had to say goodbye to Ashley. I drove her to the hotel where she is staying for a conference she is attending today. Even though our visit was a very short one, I was so happy to have Ashley in town and had such a great time with her! After hugging Ashley goodbye, I drove back home to spend the last couple of hours of our Sunday with Ryan and Sadie who loved life underneath a cuddly blanket.
Hope you had a great weekend!!
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So glad you had fun showing your best friend your new hood! 🙂 My mom and sister are coming down to visit me in Austin later this month and I can’t wait. Enjoy your Monday! Love the pic with you guys and Sadie.
Quality time with a great friend is just the best because it’s so invigorating & refreshing! It looks like you guys had a lovely time! <3 And mmmmmm French toast!
Ok where did you get that cuddly blanket?! I’m with Sadie, give me a cuddly blanket any day!
Pottery Barn! I ordered it last month and it’s quickly become my favorite! 🙂
I have it in red! Love it so much! How do you wash yours? Josh keeps yelling at me for getting popcorn kernels on it! haha
we’ve had it for less than a month, so i haven’t yet, but i think it’s probably time! any tips??? i figured i’d just wash it on cold and let it air dry… unless there are specific washing instructions on the tab
Oooooh that brunch looks amazing! And so does the hike!
Epic weekend! I love it when you talk to someone and instantly just click. You know?
That sounds like a great time! And that food look AMAZING!
Kim
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That picture of Sadie is the sweetest!
Hikes are such a great way to get exercise, catch up and enjoy nature! Looks like it was a great weekend!
That blanket looks very cuddly. My dogs always steal the best blankets on our couch.
Glad you had fun with your friend.
such a fun weekend! Sadie’s sweet nose has my heart pitterpattering. again.
that nose!
I love Davidson! The cutest little town for sure!
That sounds like such a nice weekend.
I wish we had that weather here! No such luck in Michigan… haha.
Glad to hear you had a great time with your friend! I made sure to soak up all the sun I could get this weekend–I think it got up to 70 degrees here Saturday! Both days I took the dogs out on a run..they loved it! The picture of Sadie is just adorable…the blanket looks really comfy too!
Sounds like a great weekend! You were in one of my dreams last night. You were a contestant on the Bachelor… I don’t know why I was there because I wasn’t a contestant, but you were just about to tell me why Ryan was allowing you to be a part of the show when I woke up. Darn! Lol!
LOL! so random!!!
I want to go to Toast! 😉
I had a giant Sunday morning omelette too! Unfortunately, instead of hiking afterwards, I had to sit in the car for three hours :/ but still, that omelette hit the spot! 🙂
the weather this weekend was AWESOME! I’ve been wishing for just a BIT of snow since we’ve pretty much had none this winter but this weekend totally made me forget that. 🙂
Sadie is always loving life! What a great weekend. Your pics/activities always make me want to visit Charlotte!
Looks like a great weekend! We had perfect weather yesterday (70 degrees!) so my husband and I went out to eat for subs and fries. I also went with roast beef, which is probably my all-time favorite!
Sounds like the perfect weekend! I love random friend visits, especially when it’s just 1 on 1 (well, plus Ryan)!
We had awesome weather in KC too. I don’t think I can make it through any more winter after the taste of Spring we just had 🙁
Sounds like a perfect weekend to me. I live hiking, friends, and if course yummy food!
When’s your next trip to NYC?! Still bummed we didn’t have a chance to meet up on your last few trips.
oh i know! i’d love it! i don’t have a trip currently scheduled but i’m still hoping to somehow make it there soon!
Keep me posted 😉
Yay for best friend time! Looks like such a fun weekend, and that breakfast looks amazing!
Sounds like you had a great time! Nothing like a bestie visit! I had some amazing brunch this weekend myself at a Chicago gem called Bongo Room. White chocolate pretzel pancakes, yes!!!!!!
Best friends plus brunch!? PERFECTION. 😉
Always, Anita
Cheap and tasty toast? That’s a good combination! Sounds like a fun time with your friend:)
That sounds like a great weekend! I also got to see a friend from home yesterday and it was so grey o catch up!! Looks like you had fabulous hiking weather too 🙂
What a beautiful weekend! That breakfast!!!
I love reading your recent posts about the Charlotte area–I’ve been reading for a long time, but hardly ever comment..I just moved back home to Ohio after spending two years in Huntersville, and loved so many of the same places you’ve been recently! I have two suggestions for you–not sure if you’ve already been to them or not…Since you love Toast so much, there is a place in Huntersville called Cafe 100 that is super similar. I actually think the owners used to be business partners (maybe just rumor though?). The other suggestion is a super cool beer place that is right in the same area of Cafe 100–called Crafty Beer Guys. They have a handful of craft beers on tap and just about any craft beer that you could imagine for sale on the shelves. We used to take our own food and games/cards and just have a great time! Anyway, just figured I’d share 🙂
thanks so much for the tip! we’ll definitely check it out!!
Nothing better than spending time with a good friend! Glad you had a great weekend!
Sounds like you had a great visit and weekend! I love when I get together with my closest friends (who all live far away); it’s the best every time. The picture of your dog at the end is just way too cute! Love it!
There really is nothing like spending time with your best friend! This post has made me so hungry haha the beef sandwich looks incredible. xx
Eärendil
Love your attire…cute family pic
where did you get that jacket and leggings from? i liked it so much…
my vest is from columbia and the leggings are lululemon! 🙂 thank you!!
I LOVE when friends come to visit. I always have so much fun hosting and doing all the touristy things around town I wouldn’t normally do by myself. I’m glad you had such a fun weekend 🙂
That omelette you had for breakfast looks delicious.
The hike sounds like it was a great one. You can’t go wrong with a pretty view.
Looks like a great weekend! Mine was so lazy with a lot of movie watching and making chocolate chip mug cookies in the microwave. I may have a problem.
Looks like so much fun! That blanket is to die for! I so need one in my life! =)
Mandy
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Your hike looks gorgeous!! And both breakfast and lunch look delicious 🙂 Roast beef sounds so good right now! I need to go make myself a sandwich for lunch… 😉
Cute family hiking pics! It’s chilly in Philly with lots of snow in the forecast, so I’m starting to long for hiking weather and outdoor activities!
All that food looks so good! its always so fun to spend time with old friends!
That is an adorable pic of just Sadie’s nose!!!
Sadie is the CUTEST!!!!!
Looks like you had a great time visiting with your best bud! I can’t take that pic of Sadie’s precious nose! Too adorable!
It was a perfect weekend 🙂 thank you for the recap!! Miss you, Ryan and Sadie oh so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
miss you already, too!! <3 <3