Ramblings of a Gym Junkie: Weekend Roundup

Cooler weather, Jeans and Sweats, pumpkin flavored beverages, changing colors on the tree's, back to school fever, football galore, crockpot creations, and some special birthdays. All reasons why I always completely embrace the conclusion of Summer. Our summer schedule was so incredibly busy; all great wonderful things, but whoa. Enough.

The last two weekends, Pete and I have had the opportunity to pause, and say "its a weekend...and we are HOME...with no agenda."
That. Feels. Incredible.

Friday morning I had a chiropractic appointment in Eagan, so I decided to stop by the old Coffee Shop I worked at, say hello, and pick up some REAL coffee for the weekend. Then I stopped by to say hello to my favorite new momma and growing baby boy - Colton.

After a day at work and a good workout Friday night. I was able to come home and spend time with my friend/roommate/coworker/lifecoach, sitting on the kitchen floor, just chatting and catching up. Time with her always leaves me feeling refreshed and blessed. AND she lent me her dog for the night :) I'm REALLY jones'ing for a dog lately. Really bad.

This weekend was slightly different, in the sense that we had a lot going on, but it was all GREAT stuff. Saturday morning we had Pete's family (including his visiting Aunt from SD, Kristie), and Maggie and Colton over for breakfast.

I then had to go into work for a few short hours, while Pete spent the day with his family, out and about. I then met up with them back at Pete's parents house for an AMAZING dinner (Happy Birthday Angel dinner), and some chill family time.

Sunday morning I headed out to help a friend for a few hours, and then headed to Woodbury to have a girls afternoon with my Mom and Sister. And was Surprised by a third party, DAIN. :) I can't believe how big he is getting, and that he will be going to Kindergarden in a few weeks! We had some lunch and did some (successful) shopping. On my way home I stopped by Sam's Club to pick up our groceries for the week. (A LOT of Broccoli).

Pete had spend Sunday with his family, as aunt Kristie departed back to South Dakota. Once I arrived home, it wasn't long that Pete and his parent came to pick me up for an evening out with them. We went and grabbed dinner (to go) and headed to "Theater In the Woods" in Eagan for a night of Blue Grass music, by Monroe Crossing. It was a BEAUTIFUL night, and the music was phenomenal. Would LOVE to go listen to them more.

Theater in the Woods. AWESOME place.

So all in all, not exactly a quiet weekend by any means...but with fall in the air, it just has a different vibe to it. A good one. Not so hectic. A welcomed peaceful pace. I recently saw a quote that said, "You are the prettiest when you are happy."

Well, in that case...I was REALLY Pretty this weekend.