Weekend Update: 10/7/12

As always, a caramel skim latte from Caribou for the car ride up to the cities

First stop: MOA (Mall of America). . . Luke and I kept ourselves entertained in the dressing room with Dad was trying on pants.

They were having a competition – making structures out of canned foods – with local architectural firms to support a local food shelter. . . they were still early in the building process. Le Sueur –> represent!

But had some cool photos from years past. . .

Then, off to Grandma and Grandpa’s house. . .

Grandma Mary just got back from Seattle and brought back a super adorable toy airplane for Luke.

Which he loved for about 2 minutes and then the rug was much more interesting! Oh the life of a almost 6 month old.  

Abby did not appreciate having to share attention with Luke – and also he was on her rug.  ..

Then, we all went and had lunch at Scott’s favorite restaurant – Chili’s – where he always gets the same thing. . . chipotle chicken crispers..  . so boring! Love their chips and salsa though! And I had a fabulous bowl of potato soup and a yummy sandwich. Great lunch with great company.

Abby being cute in the car – love her paws together!

I had gotten Scott an arrangement from Edible Arrangements for our 4th anniversary, and we went a finally picked it up last weekend. (it is sorta out of our way, hence why we didn’t get it until then.) But they messed up the order and gave me dark chocolate strawberries. And the lady at the store wasn’t helpful at all. . . so social media to the rescue – I tweeted about it!

And heard back from the company and they offered to make it right. . . another bouquet with all white chocolate strawberries – and they were delicious! Thanks again Edible Arrangements for making it right.  

Dinner on Saturday night – squash! Abby has learned very quickly to be close by when Luke is in his high chair.

And she tries so hard. . .

notice the puppy nose in this picture! –>

Dad having fun with the camera. ..

And bummer. . . at Target on Sunday to pick up antibiotics for Luke’s 1st ear infection. Boo.

Thankfully, he was feeling good enough later in the day to put on his Packers sweatshirt and go for his 1st family run!

I bundled him up good – cause it was only 55 degrees out. . . and put some extra padding in to help keep him in place.

He did great! And even fell asleep on the way home.  

Family pic… or as close as we could get!  

And my calf stayed nice and quiet! 3 miles and no pain –> I’ll take it.

Overall, a really nice weekend. .. and I think Luke is starting to feel better from his ear infection.

What were you up to? Any running? Eats at a good restaurant?

Weekend Update: 9/30/12

Another weekend that went by way too fast. . . thankfully we fit a lot of stuff into it! An early post this week because tomorrow is the scheduled Foodie Pen Pal post for October!

A new book. . .

a new toy. . .

I don’t want to be in my bumbo. . . wait what’s coming up behind me.  ..

One picture with both of them looking at the camera and then. . . not.

It’s already started. .. having to put away baby clothes.  

More baby food – this time carrots!

Target trip! Still working on product placement (for Planters Peanuts) in photos.  

Stopover at Grandma and Grandpa Thompson’s

Lunch at Cane’s Chicken Fingers

Then, off to look at new homes in the Parade of Homes in the cities.

Getting ideas for our house that we will (someday) build.

Big entry from garage with bench/hooks. Beautiful kitchen cabinets.

Big laundry room with sink and counter space. Beautiful railing detail.

Love love love this kitchen – big island!

Open floor plan into living room. . .

Someone was pretty tuckered out from all the houses.

Sunday morning. . . Mom, I know you can see me and I don’t wanna nap!

And FINALLY the highlight of the weekend – dinner at China Buffet with Jodi, Chris, Evan, Sarah, Matt, and Brynn!

Brynn wasn’t too sure about all the commotion. . . Luke was loving sitting in the high chair in his super cool new high chair cover! Thanks Matt and Sarah (and Brynn!).

Evan wasn’t too sure about sitting in his high chair. . . sitting with Mom and showing off his sweet fork skills was way more fun!

Thanks to all for another great trip to CB!

Scott and I also managed to get in an 11.1 mile run in preparation for our half marathon in Des Moines in October!!!

What were you up to this weekend??? Enjoying this beautiful fall weather?

Weekend Update: 9/23/12

Sleeping in Mom and Dad’s bed. . .

Running errands . . . including picking the dog up from the groomers.

And helping Mom with her list at the grocery store
But I don’t wanna nap
Pretty puppy. . .you can just barely see her bow—> which lasted about 20 mins!
Friday night dinner from Chipotle! Steak burrito bowl for me – and lots of chips and guac. YUM!

The view from the top of the parking garage at the Mall of America.
Lunch at Famous Dave’s and then shopping for jeans with Dad.
My 1st trip and purchase from Lululemon –> Love!
Saturday morning playtime
GO PACK GO!

Making baby food! 1st up –>peas.


Took my new Lulu shorts for a run – l.o.v.e the zippered pocket.
Luke got a new high chair. . . at first he wasn’t too sure about it. . .

But then he realized he gets to eat when he is in it and then he loved it.  
finished off the weekend with a family classic crockpot dish –> recipe soon!
And one tired puppy

Hope you had a good one!

Packers v. Seahawks on Monday Night Football – Go Pack!