This weekend was absolutely perfect! It was technically my last free weekend before the wedding and I was so excited to finally have some down time to catch up on unpacking and spend time with friends. Hoo-ray for a glimpse of getting back to reality. The weekend kicked off with a festive fall dinner party with the Evans. I cooked butternut squash and black bean chili served in edible pumpkin bowls. As labor intensive as it is, I do enjoy cooking this special meal. Equally exciting was decorating the dining table with autumn accents. After dinner we carved pumpkins, sipped cider, and enjoyed a medley of Diolis desserts, compliments of Conner. With bed time approaching, the Evans were homebound and Jarrett and I set sail downtown. We spent the night hanging out with Jarrett's buds, whose personalities are hilarious. There's something so refreshing about hanging out with the guys, something so simple and relaxed. That and the fact that we somehow always end up at Burke, topping ourselves off with a huge slice of pizza. Mmm, mmm...good!
For whatever reason I woke up early Saturday morning. I could have slept in, but was just so excited to get up and enjoy the morning. Call me crazy, but a good run was on the top of my list. The weather was cool, and my Mizunos were craving some pavement action. I ran 11 miles on the treadmill Tuesday and took the rest of the week off to let my body recuperate. I'm just now easing my way back into distance running and am trying to take it slow. I logged 9 miles on Saturday with relative ease which I entirely attribute to the crisp autumn air. It's so much fun to navigate this side of town, discovering beautiful neighborhoods while taking in new scenery. Before I knew it, I was back at the house with a whole day of possibility ahead.
I fulfilled an interesting lunch craving at Zack's, where a cup of pumpkin fro yo was calling my name. My indulgence led me to the nail salon, where I got a mani and pedi. I wanted to pick out my polish colors for the wedding, and am happy to report that I was highly successful. I went with a neutral palate for an elegant and romantic feel. I am almost 100% certain that nobody will be looking at my nails, but I care :). I laid low the rest of the day, a little window shopping here, a little unpacking and organizing there. I truly enjoyed my day of no worries, chores, errands, or obligations.
As if the weekend could get any better, Sunday arrived along with its fair share of fun. We went to church for the blessing of Bennett Clark, our sweet baby nephew. He did such a wonderful job and the twins looked mighty proud and grown up. After a delicious lunch with the family, I met up with my friends for an Arbonne party. My sister and cousin sell Arbonne and I truly enjoy both the smell and the feel of their products. We were pampered with facials and foot soaks to let the line speak for itself. I'm a fan and already can't wait until my items arrive! After the party, Mallory came over to check out the house and join us for a Mexican-inspired meal. As much time as we spend together at the gym, it's always refreshing to hang out in a different setting. And now, I'm sitting in an over-sized chair watching Desperate Housewives and eating chocolate cake. I'd say that's a pretty good ending to a pretty darn good weekend!
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