4 day weekend

Four day weekends are wonderful.  It makes me want summer vacation even more.  I did nothing but relax this weekend.  Here is a recap and some pictures.

On Friday morning, I had an early dentist appointment.  When I came home, our cleaning lady, who Mack barks at the entire time she is here, was scheduled to come in the afternoon so Mack and I walked to Piedmont Park and spent about an hour there.  There is a nice pond in the park so I took Mack to see the ducks. 

Once we got home, I had some lunch and finished the book I had been reading. 

When Marc gave me my iPad, I downloaded the nook app because I had gift certificate from Barnes and Noble from one of my students.  I had seen this book before but was skeptical.  The title kind of threw me off.  Well, I immediatly fell in love with the characters.  I found myself smiling and laughing thoughout the story.  It is a short book, less than 200 pages, and I was sad when it was over.  I did read on the internet that the book is being made into a movie. 

Here's my next book.  So far, so good. 

While reading blogs on Friday, I also found new lunch containers. I deciced to buy some because I pack a lunch 5 days out of the week.  I am constantly keeping random containers from take out or things from the grocery store to put my breakfast, lunch, and snacks in.  Sometimes the containers are so big they don't fit in my Vera Bradley lunch bag so I wind up using a plastic bag.  These containers have 4 compartments and the container fits perfectly in the cooler bag. 

I ordered 4 containers and 1 pink cooler from here.   The total cost with tax and shipping was $30.85 which I think is a great deal!  Can't wait for them to come!  Marc and I relaxed on Friday night.  I made dinner and we caught up on DVR shows. 

Saturday was errand day.  Marc and I went to the mall because I needed to get a few links taken out of my Valentine gift. 

Marc Jacobs rose gold watch

Marc also had these sent to my school. 
Aren't they beautiful?!

I also picked up these babies!!!

Tory Burch Caroline Flat

And fell in love with this bag!

Perfect pool/beach bag!

We had lunch at Bricktops and headed home.  I cooked again and we spent the night catching up on DVR.  

On Sunday morning I was craving The Original Pancake House.   I love this place!  There was one right around the corner from my apartment in Charlotte.  I always order the same thing.

3 strawberry pancakes and I eat every single bit

I spent the rest of Sunday afternoon on the couch with my cuddle bug reading.

We had dinner reservations with another couple at one of our favorite restaurants, Echo.  The food is amazing.  We are never disappointed.  My favorite part about dinner is the dessert! Echo has the best olive oil icecream. So delicious. 

Today I woke up early because I had a personal training appointment.  I was glad to get it out of the way so I could enjoy the rest of my day.  Marc and I took Mack to the park.

Then we went to get Mack a new collar at Petsmart and picked up some dinner at Whole Foods.  The rest of my night will be spent on the couch with my two boys and a Skype date with my mama.  So sad to go back to work tomorrow but so happy it is a 4 day week! 

Uneventful

After a busy weekend of cooking, cleaning, and entertaining for our Superbowl party, I am glad that my week has been uneventful.  The usual...wake up, work, gym, dinner, puppy play time, bed...repeat.  I did find a recipe I wanted to share. The other day while browsing on Pintrest for hours and hours,  I found these healthy (for the most part) treats. I made them last week and again this past weekend.  I love them, Marc likes them and I swear they really do give you energy. I had 2 after dinner and I couldn't fall asleep later that night. 


I also wanted to share this AMAZING product I found at Ulta the other day.


Paul Mitchell Volumizing Spray

I love it.  I spray it on my roots and blow dry my hair as usual.  So my flat, thin haired friends, go buy some and let me know how it works for you!