Gotta milk up that 26 mirror all I can today!
Chuggin’ along this morning! I did some writing, lots of blog-related work and then hit the gym.
Boy is it summer here now! Just the smells to the gym have changed – hot asphalt, hot wood chips, hot honeysuckle. 10* makes a big difference.
I was really excited to go to the gym today, but I wish I could have moved the Stepmill outside. I wonder why they don’t have outdoor machines that are in the shade. If I could run/walk/bike outside everyday I would, but the sun is killer on the skin and with my past foot troubles I can’t do that much back-to-back. I hate going in the AC and shade to exercise when it’s nice out, but I suppose I would have doubled my sweat production had I been out in the heat – esp. in July + August!
I biked there and back (15 minutes each way) and spent 30 minutes climbing stairs. Then 10 doing pullups, dips, jumping lunges and squats.
I took a quick shower but was too sweaty to put on make-up or clothes so I threw on a strapless dress and came down for lunch. We don’t turn on our AC until we can’t stand the humidity any longer, usually around the 4th of July.
Lunch was fabulous!
I chopped up some of our leftover grilled veggies and cut the kernels off of a corn
And then stuffed those with some lemony hummus (LOVE this hummus – will be making more) and spinach on a lightly toasted pita
Homph gomph!
Plus a peachy peach, which wasn’t nearly as good as it looks. It was crunchy 🙁
And some spinach drizzled with honey and sprinkled with salt
‘Twas the perfect lunch. I only wish the love of my life where here to eat it with me today!
On The Go, On The Ocean
I’ll be doing a handful of guest blog posts for Breathe this summer. Here’s the first about cruise eating: On The Go, On The Ocean.
Wedding Highlights
As promised!
Highlights of the highlights – It’s funny what you notice in slow motion:
– At around 30 seconds, watch Larbs’ face when my mom puts her hand on her arm. LOL!
-At around 50 seconds you’ll see me lower my bouquet down to my waist. That is twenty-four years of my mom telling me that brides often carry their bouquets too high and it hides their face and dress. Good thing I remembered at the last minute!
I’m off to pack for our overnight to RDU. I’ll see you from my parents’ house tonight (and by Twitter –> KathEats via iPhone until then!)
Shannon (The Daily Balance) says
that hummus just looks so amazing! Thanks for sharing the highlights! You two are so precious! Here’s to many more years 😉
Linda says
That hummus is getting some good mileage. I made some pesto this weekend and have put it on everything. It tastes better with each meal!
Your wedding looks beautiful. Thanks for sharing…and Happy Anniversary again.
Savor says
Yummy-i love grilled veggies, hummus and everything stuffed in a pita. By the way, is that a local peach? Looks much better than the ones we have around.
Courtney (The Hungry Yogini) says
AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Love the video. So precious. You guys looked beautiful! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
And lunch looks yummy too =) Very creative!
Rachel says
I’m in Greensboro so I am feeling the hot weather too! I hate going into the gym and its freeezing! I do the same as you, don’t turn on the air until I can’t stand it..it gets up to 80 in my place though, thank goodness for fans!
Pearl says
Hmm- the link doesn’t seem to be working?
caitlin says
sigh, weddings make me happy. too bad my photographer sucked and i still havent gotten my album 5 months after our wedding!!!!!! GRRRRR
polly says
lovely!!!!!!!!! You are so in love Kath, it shows. So sweet. I just love ya!! Have a wonderful anniversary!!! XOXO
The Novice Berker says
Yummm, corn + hummus sounds fantabulous. I know what you mean about smelling summer! It feels so different just taking in a deep breath outdoors.
Kristilyn says
Your lunch looks great! Congrats on the anniversary. 🙂
The link isn’t working … it says “You Do Not Have Permission to View Drafts.”
K
Julie says
AWWWW!!
your sisters face is priceless lol.
Virginia says
happy anniversary! my husband and i’s anniversary (5 years) is coming up in August!
i have NO IDEA how you can live without a/c until july!! i live right below you in SC and we have had ours on full blast for a month now…especially on days like today where it feels like 90 degrees outside.
brandi says
beautiful lunch! i love making flavored hummuses? hummus’? whatever 🙂
have a safe trip!
Sheri says
AWWWW…wonderful video! You two are so in love it shows in abundance! Thanks for sharing your memories and again Happy Anniversary! 🙂
katie s says
I love the video, Kath! I actually teared up a bit, but I’m a sucker for weddings!! Thanks for sharing! Hopefully we are all lucky enough to one day have what you and Matt have because you two truly do look in love!
Kristin @ Iowa Girl Eats says
Mmmm perfectly STUFFED pita – love it!! GREAT video by the way, so sweet! 🙂
Rose says
Yep. I pretty much just teared up after watching that.
Jess M says
Happy Anniversary Kath and Matt! That video was absolutely stunning. I don’t know you two personally but I teared up! Gorgeous!
Jennifer says
I totally agree with you on the machines outside idea! I can’t run outside all the time b/c of my knee but I hate going to the gym in nice weather to use machines when it’s nice outside!
Recipes for Creativity says
Aw, so sweet! I love weddings 🙂
Pam says
Happy anniversary! That video makes me so excited for my own wedding! 🙂 A little less than 3 months away….
Chris says
Happy Anniversary…enjoy every moment because it goes by so quickly! I am very sorry about the death in your family.
Good move on the vacuum earlier! We had a roach in the house today. My son and his friend found it while I was on a conference call and flooded the roach with cinnamon apple air freshener.
Marcia says
That hummus looks good. Your lunch looks fab. I will have to go home and make some.
Can’t see the video here, have to try at home. Ah, weddings. My 13th anniversary is coming up, yikes! I love weddings – was just a bridesmaid last October.
Machines outside…there’s a local gym in town that has the spinning gym outside under an awning. Weather is better for it here in So. Cal. Sadly, while I enjoyed the free test week, $120/month was a bit too steep for me!
gina (fitnessista) says
not gonna lie- i’m crying like a baby over here! i ADORE that song and am a huge sucker for all things love and weddings.. you two are such a beautiful couple! happy anniversary 😀
Jenn says
constant reader, seldom commenter, I had to click through today to say thanks for sharing that video with us, and congrats. The way you guys were looking at one another during your dance was breathtaking. Many many happy returns.
KatieMoo says
Congrats, Kath and Matt! The video was truly wonderful and had I had tears welling my eyes the entire time. You guys look very happy and are truly lucky. Cheers!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
I love the part of each of you feeding the cake to the other. How cute is that? 😀
Caitlin says
What is that La Croix drink you drink occasionally? Just curious! thanks
Amanda says
Adorable video! When I saw your post title, I thought that you had run 6.2 miles!! Maybe you guys could do a 10k on your anniversary one year 🙂
Jenn (www. j3nn.net ) says
Is it weird that I LIKE the smell of asphalt? lol
Pita looks delish. Your wedding video is wonderful.
Jenn
Mary says
wow that stuffed pita looks delicious!!!! I’ll have to try something like that sometime!
Emily says
I loved seeing your recap video – thanks for sharing! 🙂
lauren (athlEAT) says
happy anniversary and loved seeing the video. This is my parent’s anniversary too – 36 years! good day to get married!
Adriana garcia says
WOW, CONGRATS! Your video made my own wedding…I can’t believe two years have already gone by!
april says
Thanks for sharing! you look so beautiful!
Susan @ Nurse on the Run says
Happy anniversary! Cute video. 🙂
K says
What a sweet video – you were a beautiful bride!!
Kate says
You guys are the cutest thing ever! Happy Anniversary!
Amanda says
what a fun video! happy anniversary guys! 🙂
Jen says
Great video, Kath! You got me a little teary eyed…that song was actually what my husband and I walked down the aisle to. Happy anniversary!
katecooks says
all that hummus with veggies and CORN looks so delicious!!!
Heather says
Be sure to stay hydrated in that heat!
What a beautiful video Kath. Thanks so much for sharing that with us! You definitely made a BEAUTIFUL bride!!! 🙂
Your dress is gorgeous! Do you know who made it/where is was from?
Christie says
Happy Anniversary Kath and Matt!
I love reminicing over wedding stuff. I want to go watch my wedding video now!
emmy says
happy anniversary!
AmandaD says
Cute video! It made me so happy to see that you wore your veil through the reception too! I did too and never even thought to take it off, just a small minute detail, I didn’t think about. However when I’ve watched my video/looked at my album, people have commented to me, “oh and you kept your veil on.” (like it’s this AWFUL thing!) In hindsight, I wish that I would have taken it off after the ceremony. But heck, how many times in life can you wear a VEIL!
Angie says
Happy Anniversary! Thanks for sharing the highlights!
Beautiful video and LOVE that song!..feels like home….
Great-looking lunch too!
healthy ahsley says
I just cried my eyes out over your video. Your wedding and love for each other is beautiful! It’s all so clear… Happy Anniversary!
Elizabeth says
Happy anni Kath & Matt! Such a beautiful, happy couple…
Lunch looks killer – I wish I had a pita in my house right about now….
debbie says
Happy Anniversary, how sweet it is to be in love.
Loved your pictures and your dress, flowers and everything were so beautiful Kath!
Blessings to you and your Sweetheart – Debbie
Sarah says
Loved the video, you were so beautiful on your wedding day (not that you aren’t all the time) 😉
Love that lunch too, hummus and pita is my favorite!
jenner says
As always, thanks for sharing your life with us!
PS Ditch todoist… http://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2009/05/tasks-now-in-calendar-too.html
Rebeca says
Your video had me in tears! Yikes… so gorgeous!
Thankfully, my gym has huge windows so when you run or ellipticize (!) you’re looking out… sometimes it’s like you’re running in the snow but it’s warm, other times it’s sunny but you’re not too hot so it works well. Plus the windows are the kind you can see out of but no one can see into.
Maybe when you open the KERF Center, the gym can include that 😉
Suzanne says
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!! Your video made me cry – especially when you were dancing with your father. Reminded me of my own wedding day 5 years ago. *sniff sniff*
Thanks for sharing your special moments with us! 🙂
Brynn says
Such a beautiful wedding!
Joanie Simon says
Congrats on your anniversary. My hubby and I got married a week after you and Matt…6/9/07! Ain’t love grand? 🙂
Mom says
Amanda,
You are right. It’s the only time in your life you will wear a veil. I put some pressure on Kath to keep it on, but not sure that’s why she did it! (But I’m glad she did.)
Megan says
Happy Anniversary!!!
FitFoodie says
Your food looks awesome! Happy Anniversary 🙂
Faith says
What a beautiful wedding! Happy Anniversary! 🙂
Meredith (Pursuing Balance) says
crunchy peaches are disappointing 🙁
happy anniversary!
Menden (Skinny Menny) says
Happy Anniversary! What a sweet video 🙂
Kath says
Thanks so much everyone!!
Caitlin ,
It’s seltzer water that i buy from Costco.
Amanda ,
Cute idea! Maybe the next time it’s on a Saturday.
Heather,
I do but I’d have to look it up. I think it was like Priscilla or something?
AmandaD ,
I didn’t really think about taking it off because it was “down the back” style. Had it been poof over the head I would have! It didn’t really bother me, and it was my only time to wear one!
Rebeca ,
Haha – the KERF Gym – like it!
Kath
Alison says
Chiming in late here but can I just say I’m so glad you guys didn’t smash cake into each others faces? I hate that! I (lovingly) warned my hubby that if smashed cake into my face I would run crying from the reception. I’m happy to report no cake was smashed, tyvm!
Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar says
I don’t know if your Costco has them or not, but the Costco I work at just got new flavors of the La Croix. They’re pretty good. I know there’s a Grapefruit one and a Pomegranate, but I don’t remember all the flavors.
Erin says
Happy anniv lovely lady!
Sarah says
This video made me cry! “Feels Like Home” was my first dance with my new husband on August 1, 2008. I loved watching this and seeing your obvious love and affection for your husband and vice versa. It was sweet to see your father on the video, too. I feel like I know all of the people in your family (even though I totally don’t) and I felt the love between you on this day. Thank you for sharing this, even though the sweet family loving on this video + my hormones + my emotions are now making me want a baby…(imagine the youtube video montage I could do)
JessicaPetty says
Congrats on a Happy Marriage!! Today is me & my husband’s first wedding anniversary!! (today must be a lucky day!) Wishing you both many more happy years!
Kathi says
Happy Anniversary Kath! Sometime you will have to share the story of how you and Matt met! Thinking of you and your family…..
Caroline says
Wow! That pita looks phenomenal!
I notice you drink La Croix. I recently gave up soda for good and was thinking it would make a nice substitute. Do you have a favorite flavor?
bobbi says
thanks for sharing your beautiful day with us, I loved that video I got all teary eyed watching it ..
Tiffany! Van says
Your wedding highlights video was beautiful!
Goldie says
happy anniversary!
that is one good looking lunch!
Amanda4Sensei says
I am loving that lunch you made! It looks so yummy and perfect for summer 🙂 Happy Anniversary!!
Jelli says
This video almost made me cry because it was so adorable. My husband and I just celebrated 6 months, and now I wish we’d found the funds to make a video of our wedding. So cute!
The Healthy Apple says
Kath—
what a great video clip–thanks for sharing that with all of us..you two are adorable and you are the cutest couple ever…sometimes I wish I was down South to meet a nice Southern guy…hehe..there’s not many up here in Manhattan!!!
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather; good luck with the funeral today….
Your sanwich looks delish! Love how you made a great sanwich with leftovers–I’m always telling my clients to do that…
Have a great day.
Best,
The Healthy Apple
Kath says
Caroline ,
I prefer the lemon or lime, but they are all good. I haven’t tried the fruity ones yet.
Kath
Caroline says
I love the video! It makes me once again regret not having a videographer at our wedding. I should see whether my grandfather had his camera there 🙂 Happy belated anniversary!
Jenn (eating bender) says
I love the first song! I first heard it on “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” 🙂 You are so beautiful, Kath! Happy Belated Anniversary! The ceremony looked wonderful and your dress was amazing. You got me so excited to plan my wedding, now!!
That hummus…holy moly! I love anything with a citrus kick, so I will definitely be trying to recreate that soon.
Lauren says
A tip for crunchy peaches: chop them and add them into a slaw. I like adding colorful peppers, cabbage, mint and pecans along with a honey lemon dressing 🙂 Yum.
ari says
that video is so cute! your dress was gorgeous and you two are an incredibly attractive couple 🙂
and i totally agree about the weather. it’s always so tempting to skip the gym in favor of an amazing day at the beach!
Pauline says
Loved, loved, loved the video! So sweet! Beautiful song, is it by LeAnn Rimes?
It was really sweet how in love you both were on that day.
Thanks for sharing!!!