Friday, March 16, 2012

Spring is Here!!!!!

This week has been AMAZING!  The weather and start to spring has literally had me skipping around!  It has been the perfect reason to spend most of my time outside playing.  Sunday, CJ and I met up with our friends Jason and Jordan in Piedmont Park for a little picnic, wine, and yard games.  It was a little cloudy and windy but apparently that didn't stop the sun.  CJ ended up with a lovely raccoon style sunburn on his face ad the tops of my feet are a lovely shade of red. 








 
The weather only improved as the week continued.  I enjoyed some quality baking time (see what I made here... Baking day!) and a beautiful run on Wednesday where my running tan lines have now begun.  Only a few more days before my half marathon which my friend and I have decided we will probably be walking the entire thing since neither one of us felt like training.  Oh well, a 13.1 mile walk is better than no exercise at all!  CJ and Lily came home from work/school and I pushed everyone out the door to the park.  We packed a picnic dinner and the soccer ball so we could enjoy more of the 80 degree weather and the blooming flowers.

 Our picnic consisted of some greek yogurt for Lily (she LOVES yogurt), chicken wraps (tortilla with shredded chicken, alfalfa sprouts, avocado, spinach, and tomato), a side of watermelon, and homemade chocolate chip cookies for dessert.  For the recipe go here...Chocolate Chip Cookies









 
Taking a rest after so much running around.  Lily has decided she wants to be a runner.  She came home on Tuesday and wanted to go jogging in her "running" shorts.  She wouldn't get in the jogging stroller...she wanted to jog!  Over our 3 mile loop, she ran at least 1.5 miles of it (in sections).  I think she may be ready for her first fun run!!!!  Whooo hooo, a running partner...even if she is only 4!

Big plans for some of the same quality outdoor time this weekend.  Two playdates at the park for Saturday with friends :-)  Loving the weather (as long as my allergies hold off!!!).  Welcome Spring!  Finally had to whip up a spring time wreath for the front door.  Burlap and flowers made from ribbon.