Yesterday’s travel hiccups were not so marvelous but in the grand scheme of things, it could have been worse, things could always be worse. We ended up getting home slightly after 10PM and wolfed down dinner. A salad + TJ’s frozen Chicken and Veggie Potstickers + an English muffin… Plus a couple Lindor Truffles [courtesy of our hotel] to round out the meal because chocolate always makes things sweeter.
Don’t you just love when hotels turn down the sheets and leave chocolates on the pillows? I think it’s so luxurious and rich, a small but marvelous gesture.
As always, thank you Katie for hosting another marvelous link-up!
Marvelous… Wedding weekend! Ryan and I had an absolute awesome time in Texas 
Despite having to hobble around on crutches, Ryan made the best of the situation and wouldn’t have missed it for the world. We landed on Friday afternoon and I snuck in a short sweat session while Ryan rested before the rehearsal ceremony and dinner. Saturday I spent the day with the beautiful bride and other bridesmaids dining at the country club, getting our hair and make-up done, posing for pictures, and celebrating late into the night. Before we knew it, it was Sunday and Ryan and I had time just for a quick breakfast before we left for the airport. It was a wonderful weekend full of love, tasty eats, primping, chatting, and celebrating!
*picture recap tomorrow*
Marvelous… Pancakes for breakfast. I aced the challenge I made for myself last week and did not repeat any meal. I enjoyed a variety of eggs, oats, and pancakes for breakfast. Deli meats, lentils, and veggie burgers for lunch. And brinner, chicken, and soups for dinner. It also wasn’t that difficult because 3 of those days were spent traveling, thus we ate out for every meal. After days without a fluffy sweet stack, I didn’t have a hard time deciding what I wanted for breakfast this morning…
Peanutty Flax Pancakes topped with peanut butter frosting + plain Chobani + almond slivers + raisins + TJ’s Very Cherry Berry Blend
Marvelous… Blend Christmas cards. I’ve always loved receiving mail, especially during the holiday season because a lot of people send pictures of their families- people and pets, both count. It’s fun seeing how people have changed over the past year and learning about what they’ve been up to. This year I received a whole new set of fun holiday cards from my freaking fabulous, seriously stupendous, goofy blends like her, her, her, her, and her!
Marvelous… Lunch a la Whole Foods. We’re trying to be better about budgeting our money so I’ve cut down on my superfluous purchases such as Starbucks and Whole Foods but every now and then [aka once a week] I love to treat myself to lunch from Whole Foods and today was that day.
Marvelous… Personal day. Between caring for Ryan, working, and traveling, I’ve had very little time to take care of much other than eating, showering, and sleeping. Tomorrow I’m taking a personal day off from work and planning to tackle a long list of to-do’s: run, TNT, grocery shop, iron, laundry, vacuum, shop for Christmas presents, and accompany Ryan to his follow-up doctor’s appointment for his ankle.
Marvelous… Torani winner. Drum roll… And the winner is… #7, Jenna! Congrats girl, I’ll be in contact with you tonight and your Torani winnings will be shipped this week.
*And for all of y’all who didn’t win, no worries, I’ll be hosting another giveaway this week! Hint: it’s a beautiful addition to your Christmas tree and it’s for a good cause.*
Marvelous… Community. The way in which our community has come together to support one another after Friday’s horrific event. It goes without saying, that it’s hard not to mourn in a time like this, for the young and innocent lives that were lost and the heroes who sacrificed their lives while trying to protect. As a former school teacher, I cannot even begin to imagine being in that type of situation and what those families are going through. Now is a time to comfort, to remember, to support, those in need.
Since the past few days we’ve been away, I hardly checked my phone and my computer stayed shut so my Google reader is bursting at the megabyte. I look forward to catching up on all of y’alls marvelous happenings!
Today… #elf4Health 12/17 Day 22: Do a circuit workout today! Done. I was planning to run but since I’ll be home tomorrow I opted to save my run for outside, road > dreadmill. Tonight I did an easy 40 minutes spin on the bike and TNT.
Tomorrow… #elf4Health 12/18 Day 23: Treat yourself to something you’ve been craving! This morning it was pancakes, we’ll have to see what it is tomorrow!
Question: What was marvelous about your weekend? Your Monday?
Question: Share the circuit workout that you completed for today’s challenge or one that you enjoy doing!
— Allison
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haha oh Charlie! I adore these pictures, you both look beautiful. I missed you but I can’t wait to reunite when I am back. it will happen, a whole lot. Be prepared
Thanks girl and I am def ready, cannot wait
Marvelous indeed, love! I’m happy that you guys are home safe, that you’re taking a day for YOU tomorrow, that you made such a yummy breakfast today, that you had a great weekend (minus the travel bit), and that you are one of my blends
You are awesome, reading that just made my Thursday absolutely marvelous too!
I can’t wait for the pictures
You’ve certainly had a busy couple of days, you deserve a personal day to just catch up and do things for yourself. Enjoy it!
Thanks girl! It was def enjoyed
Sounds like you had a marvelous weekend! Love the caricature, so cute!! Happy Monday & enjoy your personal day tomorrow!
Thanks and I hope you’ve had a wonderful week too!
Can I have your dog? Or borrow him? Love. Looks like such a fun weekend!! Good for you for taking a day off tomorrow to get stuff done. Wish I could do that!
When you come out to the DC area you’ll have to meet him! He’s always happy to make new friends
Definitely sounds like a marvelous weekend, despite the travel woes. And on that note, I have to admit that getting that tweet from you about being stuck in the airport at the same time that I was totally brought a smile to my face. Love you, girlie <3
Haha, if only we were stuck together
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1. I’m glad you guys had such a wonderful time in Texas.
2. Gorgeous picture of the two of you
3. LOVE that you turned a less than stellar situation around & made the best out of your evening
4. Enjoy your personal day. You deserve it girl <3
Thank you, thank you, thank you girly! XO
All of my blends saved me this past week. I can’t believe how grateful I am for all of you. These are all marvelous — you guys make an adorable couple. I’m super glad you’re taking a day for you and to get everything organized. You deserve it!!
Aw, thanks girly! And you cannot believe it? I cannot believe it either, y’all are absolutely fabulous!
Oh, I agree that a Whole Food bar lunch IS marvelous!!! Yum!
But your berry pancakes look absolutely divine as well. You’ve had some great meals lately!
Thanks! If only I could have pancakes for breakfast and WF for lunch every day
WAHH so sad I missed your giveaway. These meals all look delicious though. I’m glad you had such a great time in Texas…I cannot wait to go back!
Thanks girl! And whennn are you headed down this-a-way?!
Seriously, your pictures of your pancakes always look SOO amazing! They make my mouth water
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And there’s that cute Charlie! So adorable
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Hehe, thanks girl! Pancakes and my puppy, two of my favorites
that charlie is not impressed pictures made me laugh so hard!
Haha, me too! It was the first picture we got from our friend who watched him while we were in Texas!
Your weekend does sound marvelous! A Whole Foods lunch is always marvelous.
I can’t imagine what those families are going through right now! I’ve been heartbroken for them!
WF for lunch every day would be extra marvelous! And me either, my heart aches for them and they’ve been in my thoughts…
I spy *marvelous* glitter nail polish! Love it!
How fun that you received Christmas cards from blends! This community is filled with so many huge-hearted gals (and guys?
) The Rudolph card made me chuckle. Yes, I said chuckle.
Girl, we need a Whole Foods salad bar date! Maybe we can make it happen in January? Like you, I’ve tried to limit myself to a once/weekly trip, however I think my average has been more like two. Ooops. Oh well, it’s still better than the 5 night/week habit I was in when classes were particularly crazy!
I’m so glad you had a great time in Texas! You are glowing in the first picture with Ryan! <3
That sounds absolutely wonderful, let’s make it happen! 2013 will be the year