Today I’ve been a little too gluttonous… too much food, not enough exercise. I need to remind myself, that just because I’m back home dosn’t mean its a celebration!
After a glorrrrious sleep in my OWN bed, Andrew and I decided to go out for breakfast. We don’t do this often, as I find it a bit limiting because I don’t like eggs.
I ordered the “Pancakes with Fresh Fruit” and a side of bacon. Look at the size of this!
I ate about half the fruit, one pancake, and 3 slices of bacon. Packed up the rest for breakkie tomorrow!
That is where the day started to go south. There is something you need to know about my husband. He likes Dairy Queen, A LOT. Dairy Queen just so happens to be having a “Buy One, Get one for .25” sale on right now.
My frugal side said: Why pay $4 for a cone, when you can get a Blizzard for .25? So I had my first Blizzard in 8 friggin years.
I actually thought it was kind of gross. I only ate about half of it.
We came home, and I spent a few hours in the kitchen getting some meals ready for the week. Let’s be honest, Andrew is a stud yes, but he lacks some skills in the kitchen. I worry that he just won’t eat while I’m away… so I whipped up a few dishes that we can both heat up for quick lunches and dinners.
I made a crock pot full of balsamic chicken and baby portabellas.
A big pot of turkey chili with mixed beans,
And an amazing macoroni and cheese recipe. I initially saw this recipe over on Eye’s on the Hourglass and have been salivating for it ever since. The only modifications I made were skipping the breadcrumbs and topping with tomatoes, using all lowfat/fat free cheese, added 1/4 cup skim milk and a can of tomato soup.
I enjoyed some for dinner with a side of roasted brussel sprouts and half a bun. (you can totally tell Andrew did some shopping on his own…. he bought WHITE buns. So delicious!)
Andrew and I spent the majority outside with the dog. We took her to a park called The Rockeries. Its so beautiful there this time of year with all the daffodils in bloom. Beautiful daffodils in bloom = photo op! You may recall seeing similar pictures from this post last year.
I shall leave you with pictures of my totally beautiful and should be a model Jersey-girl.
Enjoy the rest of your Saturday. :)
15 comments:
You are such a great wife!
I love those pictures of Jersey in the flowers!
You shouldn't have crossed out the "totally beautiful and should be a model" because your pup should be a model. Gorgeous!! Those meals look yummy too!
That mac and cheese looks delish! And your dog is beautiful :)
Glad you are having such a great weekend. It must be hard being away, but your career is worth it, and I'm sure your wonderful hubby understands. Great pics of your family!
YUMMY food!!! Congrats on your weight loss too! Our journeys sound a lot a like! I love all your posts.
Look at you go!
Hope you enjoyed your weekend home, it sure sounds like it.
Pics of Jersery & hubs are so cute!
Jersey is such a cutie pie, she should be a model!! That mac & cheese looks delish even hubby said so too as he read over my shoulder.
That balsamic chicken w/ mushrooms looks fantastic! Can you post the recipe?!?!
Love the Jersey pictures - she's such a gorgeous dog & those flowers are AMAZING!
aww... Jersey looks so happy! I'm so glad you went home.
We got blizzards yesterday too! I had no idea they were celebrating their birthday, but my husband mentioned maybe stopping for one because we were going to pass one on an errand and when they were buy one get one for a quarter, how could I not get one?
Mine was delicious. Choco Cherry Love. Corny name, insanely good ice cream.
Wow, that food looks pretty tasty! Love the doggies photos, too!
Hang in there!!
Dude, that mac & cheese looks heavenly!!!
And Jersey could totally make you a bundle off puppy model money. :)
Beautiful photos of your dog!
Awww, do you ever need a doggy-sitter for Jersey. So sweet!
I fell for DQ last week too. :( Except I REALLY enjoyed mine and ate too much. Glad that special is over.
Hmmm, chili. I haven't made that in a while. Good idea.
Hey!
So, how did you like it? The mac and cheese that is. The changes you made sound great. I might have to try it myself sometime!
"That is where the day started to go south. There is something you need to know about my husband. He likes Dairy Queen, A LOT. Dairy Queen just so happens to be having a “Buy One, Get one for .25” sale on right now. "
For a second there I thought I was reading MY blog!!!! We live 5 miles away from our DQ and my DH LOVES DQ.... and he pulled me into the same situation!! lol! I have learned tho that if he wants to go, I can get a DQ Sandwich and be completely satisfied. :) They're only like .89 cents and under 200 calories. ;)
Oh and your dog is awesome!! :) I have a Basset Hound that is equally photogenic.
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