Oh my, I can’t believe my mini-vacation is over. I feel like I did a lot but then I feel like I did nothing!! I guess it was a good mix. It started off with a bang that is for sure! I’ll try and spare you from most of it!
Thursday: Thanks to Facebook and my friend Lori winning tickets to the meet and greet to the Ed Kowalczyk the former lead singer of the band LIVE I headed out to a concert. So to burn off some excited energy I hit the hiking trails in the morning while listening to some of the older albums.
We got to hear him play 4 songs, answer questions, then got to have a picture taken with him. We decided to stay for the concert as well, after a quick dinner. Did I mention I hate having my picture taken.
a little selfie action waiting to go inside // Ed singing a few songs // a little Q&A session
Ed singing a few songs // Morse Tavern for dinner // Angry Orchard Ale
Dinner – Steak Bomb and Sweet potato fries // Meet and Greet pic // After the concert getting my cd signed
Friday: The morning was all about getting a few shopping errands out of the way. First to the Vitamin Shoppe to get some protein powder. Am I the only one who gets excited to open a new tub of protein? My favorite flavors Graham Cracker and Peanut Butter & Chocolate.
Then at home I did a little cleaning and took a little nap. Once I woke up I took Seamus for a long walk then it was snuggle time.
That is his head on my thigh, talk about cuddly!!
Seriously that face, love him to pieces! Then it was a quiet night in with movies, popcorn and some Angry Orchard Cider. Perfect relaxing night.
Saturday: I tried to get caught up on some blogging. I missed a lot on Thursday and Friday. I also created a Facebook page for my blog. I don’t know what took me so long! Feel free to head on over and like my page. I’d love you always!!
I did a little more cleaning, watched some TV shows I DVR’d and got sucked into this ABC family show on NetFlix called Baby Daddy. I don’t know why but it happened. It is cheesy but cute. I then made some Homemade Applesauce using the Pioneer Woman’s recipe found here.
Then I watched the Ohio State game and the Red Sox game. Ohio State was much more successful than the Red Sox.
Sunday: I made some cupcakes for my class this Tuesday. Went grocery shopping, to Target, post office and worked out. Did more dishes, and more baking. Worked on my Halloween costume.
I also cooked up this oldie but goodie favorite. It is a Chicken Gyro. It totally hit the spot. The Chicken alone is worth the recipe. I am looking forward to the leftovers. I will be sharing the recipe soon.
The rest of the night was dedicated to blogging. It was such a restful weekend. I probably forgot some of the things I did, but I didn’t want to completely bore you. I needed this weekend to not be rushed and to be relaxing and it was all that and more.
How was your weekend?
Linking up with Sami at Sami’s Shenanigans and Leann at Join the Gossip .
I love Angry Orchard – have you tried the Apple Ginger cider? I had one last night and I really liked it. It isn’t as sweet as the other varieties but still so good! And the chicken gyro looks awesome. That is always me go-to Greek dish so now I want one!
I haven’t tried the Apple Ginger one yet but that had so many varieties. I will have to try it though. Thank you.
aww too bad you didn’t live near me – we’d hike the trails all the live long day! sounds like a fantastic weekend/staycation 🙂
I know, we need to hit the trails together someday soon!! It was so restful which was what i really needed!
I love gyros!
I need to do some Halloweening this week.
I’m glad you got some rest this weekend.
Gyros are a huge reason why I gained the freshman 15 in college. The shop was right above the bars in Columbus! So good! I can’t believe it is Thursday. It will be some serious last minute touch ups for my costume!
I loved all the awesome hiking pictures you were posting, so gorgeous! and I want some of that applesauce!
Thanks!! It is so perfectly fall here and the hiking trails are my favorite form of cardio! It was so easy to make and I needed to use up my apples for apple picking. Win, win!
We spent the weekend in Peoria at a baptism. We were also able to check on the house!
Looks like you had an awesome weekend! That applesauce looks amazing! (as all of the food you make does). Have a great week!
The house looks like it is coming along great, you must be so excited to see progress and some walls!! Thanks girl, I was surprised how easy the applesauce was and it was the perfect way to use up some apples so they didn’t go bad!
sounds like you had a great weekend! I never try protein powder but maybe I should!
It was the best, since I finally got the rest I needed! Protein powder is the best was to get in some calories when on the go, this is my favorite brand since they all taste really delish, and not chalky like some can.
that is a gorgeous new selfie! and I cant wait for the gyro recipe…that is one of my go tos at a restaurant
Thanks!! I really don’t like my picture being taken but I get it makes people feel like they are not getting catfished! Haha!! I love a good Greek place and Tzatziki so it was devoured in 2 seconds! 🙂
Isn’t it such a bummer when your vacation is over, even if it’s just a couple extra days off? I NEED a day off. Counting down until Thanksgiving lol
It was a total bummer having to wake up to my alarm! It was so great to not have plans, to catch up on life!! Haha! It was much needed! Hope you get some time off too soon! Even if just for a long weekend! 🙂
Looks like you had the perfect staycation! Perfect balance of fun and relaxing 🙂
I just liked your FB page – go you! You have a lot of likes (rightfully so) already!!
Thanks for linking up!
Thank you! It was perfect!! I wanted to do a million things (like rake my lawn) but then reminded myself I was supposed to be relaxing.
Thanks for liking my page, I can’t believe it took me 10 months of blogging to get around to doing it especially since it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be!
YAY for relaxing. Sometimes the best kind of weekends!
It was so needed after a really stressful last couple of weeks.
I completed my Facebook page this weekend too! I’m heading over to yours now. 🙂 It sounds like you had an amazing, relaxing mini vacation, which is awesome!
It was amazing to just rest and recover from a few really busy weeks! I am heading over to your page now!
Sounds like a great weekend! Looks like you had a good mix of fun and relaxing!
It was perfect! Got a lot done but a lot of rest too!!