Happy Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a fabulous weekend! Thanks to my sweet hubby and beautiful daughter, mine was fantastic! Since my birthday falls on a weekday this year, they spoiled me with lots of birthday fun this weekend!

Saturday we ran some errands, did a little shopping, and spent some quality family time at home. In true kiddo fashion, Belle has a gazillion toys but loves the remote. Luckily, her wonderful grandparents had an old remote that they shipped her. This way she can chew to her hearts delight without mom having to worry about her getting to the batteries or dad having to worry about her reprogramming the TV!

Sunday morning, I met up with my friend Erin for a run. She is training for a marathon in April and was doing an 18 miler (I know, she's a total bad a**!). Since I haven't ran since my 1/2 marathon in December, I was a little worried about how my hips would hold up (and I didn't want to slow her down), but they felt great and I gabbed her ear off for 7 miles and then she continued on her way. It was the perfect way to start my last day as 26! Thanks for letting me join you Erin!


After our run, I grabbed a speedy shower before the tiny human woke up. Then it was a quick breakfast for her, protein shake for me, and we were off to the grocery store to try to beat some of the Super Bowl madness. It was busy, but not too bad. Ms. Belle had a lot to say while we were shopping and pretty much had a running commentary going the entire time. This picture was mid one of her very entertaining stories.



When we finally made it home from the grocery store, Belle was ready for her morning nap. She napped while E and I finished getting ready. Once she woke up, it was time for brunch, but first she had to get dressed in her super cute new outfit from Grandma and Grandpa George.




As you can tell, she's a big fan of the new threads! :) We headed to brunch at my all time favorite spot in Austin, Wildwood Bake House! It is a 100% gluten free bakery and restaurant. They have the most delicious cupcakes, cakes, cheesecakes, muffins, and breads, and on Sunday they do a to die for brunch buffet! I'm talking everything you could ever want... migas, bacon, potatoes, french toast, waffles, biscuits, pulled pork, and so much more.......... and it's all gluten free!!! I am so used to not being able to eat things, I passed right by the biscuits and then when I saw it on Eric's plate I was like, "wait, I can try that!" Hahaha! I was in gluten free breakfast Heaven!


Belle had a great time a brunch as well. She's getting to the point now where she is a lot easier to take to restaurants. She still doesn't really get the concept of inside voices when she tells us stories in baby language, but she's getting there.




Belle was ready for nap round 2 when we got home from brunch and so were dad and I since we were stuffed with gluten free french toast (AH-MAZING)! Belle napped for about an hour and a half then we had to take advantage of the beautiful day (it cleared up since my rainy morning run). We went for a family walk around the neighborhood with the pup to try to help burn off a little brunch. Dad got a little dramatic when I asked him to cover up Annabelle with a blanket, but she didn't seem to mind. :)


We spent the rest of the evening doing laundry, grilling, and watching a slightly disappointing Super Bowl (I was routing for the Sea Hawks). It was an absolutely amazing pre-birthday weekend with my sweet little family. I feel like I am the most blessed girl in the world to be surrounded by so much love! I hope you all have a marvelous Monday!



What did you do over the weekend?

Are you a brunch fan? If so, what is your favorite part of brunch? The GF french toast was definitely my favorite this week!

In health,

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Howdy Friends!

When I sat down to write today's post, I had so much on my mind that I couldn't really settle on a particular topic. I always love Running With Spoons "Thinking Out Loud Thursday" posts, so I thought I would link up with Amanda today and join the fun!

1) I am loving the cooler temperatures we are finally having in Austin! It actually feels like winter (a nice change from our one and only season Summer). The air is crisp and I can bust out all of my favorite sweaters, scarves, and boots. For someone who lives in Texas, I have WAY too much warm weather clothing. I am just way more drawn to sweaters than shorts I guess. The only downside of the weather, is it does make me want to stay inside and drink coffee ALL DAY LONG!

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2) My booty is sore sore sore this week! I think the combination of some killer garage strength workouts and a super hard (in the best way possible) Barre playlist, has done my poor cupcakes in (I secretly love it)!



3) Belle has absolutely zero interest in rolling over, and it is starting to make me worry. Total first time mom problems, I know. She rolls from her back to her side all the time and actually prefers to sleep in this position. She can also roll onto her back if I help her tuck her arm underneath her, but she hasn't done it 100% by herself yet. She just freaking hates tummy time and usually starts screaming within a few minutes or so. The pediatrician didn't seem to concerned, but I can't seem to stop worrying about it! Since she hates being on her belly, she is perfectly content to roll to her side and just stop! She stares at me like, "What mom? I'm just hanging out hitting my dinosaur."


Like a good big brother, champ has tried to help her learn, but even he hasn't had any luck!


This is usually the face I get when we try to practice rolling. She is not a fan.


4) On a positive note, my best friend Kelley is coming to town this weekend! Whoop! Kelley lives in Houston so I don't get to see her near enough. She arrives on Thursday evening and we have the whole weekend to party (old lady style of course). I see some Barre, brunch, and lots of walking in our future! Here is Kelley and I at her bachlorette party (I was 6 months prego with Belle..... no drinking for this lady in Vegas). She is pretty much the most fun person on the planet, so I'm pumped to see her!




5) I really need to work on my water consumption. I'm not sure if it's the cooler temps or just me not being as good about it as I normally am, but I have definitely been slacking lately. Between breastfeeding and teaching all the time, being dehydrated really isn't an option, so I have to step up my game!

6) Last but not least, the winner of the Spartan Race Entry Giveaway that I ran last week is David M. I will be emailing you shortly with your free race code. Thank you to everyone who entered!

What random things are on your mind this week?

Other Mommies out there, when did your babies start rolling over?

In health,

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