Weekend Roundup

What a weekend! Nothing went as I planned which was not as bad as it sounds. Let me start off with Friday night. I was anticipating going to the new gourmet burger place that I talked about on Friday, but the hubby got a call from some friends that wanted to do dinner. We never pass up a chance to meet with our friends so this ended up being a good trade off. It was a fun evening and we ended up eating burgers anyways. I had a nice turkey burger on whole wheat bun with BBQ sauce (my favorite). The hubby and I got home a little late but stayed up to watch, Watchman. I fell asleep halfway through. Needless to say, the movie wasn't enjoyable to me. The hubby liked it a little more than I did but wasn't that impressed considering he normally loves the comic type movies.

Saturday was a day of running around. I wish it was literally but I didn't get in a run at all. (BooHoo!) I had to service my car and then the hubby and I were with his friend friend while he test drove cars and then ended up purchasing one. That process takes forever!!!! When we finally made it home in the late afternoon, I plopped down on the couch and then proceeded to fall right to sleep. My one hour nap was fabulous. I woke up refreshed and ready for another dinner out with friends. This time it was at a Japanese teppan-yaki place our friend owns. It was very salty and filling but the company and entertainment was excellent. This is something I can only eat once every so often because the salty foods really get to me. I don't salt my food ever so to have someone else grill up all the veggies and meat with lots of salt, really becomes noticeable to me. I was constantly drinking water that night.

Sunday was a day with family. I visited my new niece, my sister, and my parents. Luckily they live down the street from each other so it makes my visits very easy. We all congregated at my parent's house and had some Mexican food and great fun. Then I was off to my much anticipated Sunday soccer game. I love playing but lately I haven't played as well as I would have liked. I was hoping that this game would be the turn around point for me.....and it was! I finally got my legs and touch on the ball back. It was a good feeling and even better feeling to have won the game as well.

Now it's Monday and I have to get some work done before my next post! Happy Monday to you all!

Still working on pics!

(photo from foodforthoughtcatering.ca & gohawaii.about.com)

Weekend Roundup

Friday was a very nice evening at home with the hubby. I made Turkey & fresh Guacamole wraps on WW pita with tomatoes and red onion. I like to put them on the panini grill for a few minutes just to get them nice and toasty. I had a side salad with spinach, grape tomatoes and red onion while the hubby had some TJ's Plantain chips (he swears they taste just like potato chips). We relaxed and watched Definitely, Maybe and then called it a night.

Saturday I went for a great 6 mile run and then did a short strength training session. It was so hot, but afterwards I felt so good. I love that feeling. The hubby was going to the beach with the boys, so I made my way to my sister's house to see my lovely new niece. She had company for the afternoon so I stopped by the 'rents place first and ended up watching cricket with my dad. My dad was a professional cricket player and just loves the sport. It was fun seeing him so into the match and then explaining everything to me as it happened. I loved hearing about him playing against some of the commentators. After a little while I ventured over to my sister's house (she lives down the street from my parents.....lucky!!). I got to spend time with the family and it was so nice to see my niece change even after a few days. Love her! After leaving their house, I met up with the hubby and his friends for a night of gambling...well, they gambled and I stood in the background cheering. It was a long day and night! We didn't get home until 4AM.

I finally got up on Sunday and did things around the house before venturing back to my parent's house again. I got to play with my other niece and it was a blast. We played card games and watched a movie before I had to leave for my soccer game. I knew it was going to be a hot one so I was hydrating all day. Turns out we played a really tough team with only 10 players. Of course the other team had all 11 on the field and then plenty of subs. We hung in there the whole time though and managed to keep it at 0-0. While I would have loved a win, it was nice to tie them considering all the obstacles we faced. I was so tired and hot after that game. Went home and the hubby and I grilled some steaks with a big salad for me and some potatoes on the side. YUM!

I am working on getting into the habit of taking pics, so for now, you will just have to use your imagination!

Happy Monday, everyone!

Saturday Workout:
~ 6 Mile Run
~ Lunges
~ Situps
~ Strength Training w/ weights

Sunday Workout:
~ Soccer game