Another B-E-A-utiful afternoon for a run!
However, the bad news is my legs felt like molasses running through quicksand. Combine that with some anti-histamines already in my system drying me out as I try to fight off an impending allergy attack…needless to say, it was not a great run. I did happen to see a black racer slither right over this bridge and that sped me up considerably as I RAN THE OTHER WAY!
After the run, I picked up my Ryman and we headed over to Papa and Gamma’s (my mom and dad’s) for some play time and supper. If you have ever read my blog before, you know how I feel about my mother’s cooking. It’s hands down the greatest and that’s all there is to say about that!
Tonight we had grilled pork chops and asparagus, garlic bread, fried potatoes, and homemade applesauce with chocolate chip pound cake for dessert. It was fantabulous!
Then we headed right back outside to finish out the beautiful day.
When we got home, I found a package on my doorstep! A few weeks ago, I won Tina’s Carrots ‘N’ Cake blog More Peas, Thank You cookbook giveaway! When I opened the package, I was surprised by not only the cookbook, but a tumbler, a fruit-infused water bottle, and an insulated tote! I get so excited when I get mail anyway, but I was totally surprised to see all the goodies that came with this wonderful vegetarian cookbook.
I love that the cookbook starts by introducing not only the author, Sarah Matheny, but her family as well and then lists all of her pantry, fridge and freezer basics to help you be prepared to start any of her recipes. She also has a substitution and a metric conversion section (always helpful) and all of her recipes start with a story and most mention or reflect her faith. I love it!
I flipped through most of the vegetarian recipes and I’m really excited to try some of the dinner dishes, but this one recipe caught my eye immediately…I mean chocolate and peanut butter. I think so.
Now it’s off to shower and to the bed…
This was my first EVER giveaway win…Have you ever won a giveaway?
May 1st, 2013 at 9:55 am
I love having dinner at my parents house too. Not only is the food delicious, but it always brings back such wonderful memories. 🙂
Your goody bag looks awesome!!
May 1st, 2013 at 10:31 am
I know it, eating with them is always so much fun and my son is just in love with them 🙂
May 1st, 2013 at 1:02 pm
I just won a giveaway a couple weeks ago for an awesomely adorable workout tank! I love it!! Awesome win here. Also nice job on the run, my legs felt so sticky yesterday too and my run was cut SHORT! I went to spin class instead. 🙂
May 2nd, 2013 at 6:01 pm
Congrats on your new tank! I never win anything like that, so I was super excited! I missed running today, so I think I’ll have a date with my personal trainer Jillian tonight 🙂