‘Twas a perfect day to take a drive into the country….
..and down to the city…to pick up Meghann! So happy she is here to help me celebrate
I took along these snacks for the 3-hour round-trip ride, but only ended up eating the apple because I was too busy talking on the way back! [It was one of the best apples of my life!! Honeycrisp, I believe]
But thankfully we had a snack waiting for us upon our return – Matt Cracks!
Snagged a few to tide us until dinner
We made a quick turnaround to downtown – via BIKE! Using my old bike and Karen’s helmet. Glad Meghann was agreeable to put the pedal to the metal! We took a quick stroll down the Mall and ended up at our favorite casual dining spot: Mono Loco.
First up: A Spice-A-Rita! LOVE these!!!!!!!! Meghann did too. We shared one.
Matt had lots of fun playing with Baby Finn, who joined us for the evening with his Strong Mama and Dad.
Our service was very slow tonight, but we were gifted a free plate of chips (the FLOUR ones were amazing!)
As well as some shooters!! We think these were some kind of papaya tequilla mix.
I took a sip, but passed them on to Eric, who seemed more than happy to absorb them all 
For dinner I branched from my usual Day At The Beach burrito bowl and got the Gibson, which was cod, truffled mushrooms and roasted tomatoes. Sadly I forgot to ask for the crema sauce on the side and it game swimming in thick, rich sauce. It was hard to pick out the good stuff. But I ate about half anyways, and it did taste good.
The night did not end there…
Oh my heavens…
Pumpkin Spice and everything nice!!
That would be pumpkin spice latte yogurt with a twist of cake batter, a coconut marshamallow, ginger snaps and a pumpkin! SO GOOD! I shared half with Matt, who was happy to lick up the leftovers – too much came out of the spigot! I’m only in it for the toppings anyways 
Love these candy pumpkins!
But we all know who the real pumpkin of the night was!
Wish me luck – 10K in the AM!
The Peanut Butter Addict says
Those toppings look delicious! Good luck on your 10k 🙂
Anna S. @ History Running Girl says
Pumpkin Spice Latte flavored fro yo sounds amazing!!
Good luck on the 10k!
Hannah says
Oh my gosh, pumpkin spice frozen yogurt?! Can’t get frozen yogurt or pumpkin-flavoured products here in Australia, so this post is torture! 😛
Jess @ atasteofconfidence says
have a good run! baby is adorable 🙂
rebecca lustig says
best of luck! glad you two are having fun 🙂
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
That frozen yogurt’s just the incredibly tasty icing on the cake. Looks like a fun evening!
holly @ couchpotatoathlete says
Those little pumpkins are so freakin cute. I have yet to eat one this season 🙁
Good luck at your 10K tomorrow Kath!
Meg says
Best of luck, Kath! 😀
Meghann and you are gorgeous ladies! Glad ya’ll enjoyed your day!! That froyo looks TO DIE FOR 😀
Sara says
Would it really be the end of the world for you to eat a cream sauce?
AMH says
my thoughts exactly.
Kori says
If the sauce is too rich, not because of calories or fat but simply taste, then she has the prerogative to not eat much of it. Why the heck would you spend time reading her blog only to comment in a negative manner. If this blog does not suit you, then move on and leave Kath alone. Go eat all of the cream sauce you want, but I’m not sure you’ll be running a 10K then, will you?
Becky says
I agree that people need to lay off her. She ate pizza, what, two days ago, and got flack for that because it was “unhealthy.” It seems like she just can’t win.
skinnyrunner says
i want that froyo!!! looks so good. best part of the meal hands down.
good luck running tomorrow!
Clare @ Fitting It All In says
I got pumpkin pie fro-yo last night for my birthday. OH MY GOODNESS. Someone else in line said it was “sooo spicy’. Pumpkin ameteur –it was perfect!
Ida says
Good luck!! 6.2 is just 26 backwards:)
Maddie says
Good luck in your 10k tomorrow! You’ll do great 😀
Mmm pumpkin pie fro-yo sounds good.
Meagan says
10K tomorrow? Wow. I am not sure I would have all that fro yo before doing that…
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes says
wow! I’m super envious of that pumpkin spice yogurt! All the best to you tomorrow…
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Kathleen says
I’m jealous that you have access to such an incredible yogurt flavor. Good luck with your 10k and have a wonderful friend filled pre-birthday weekend!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
That baby is honestly super super cute! <3 him!
Chelsea @ Strawberry Sweat says
Ha, I’m an ice cream toppings girl too. The boyfriend always laughs when I get ice cream, because he knows he’ll be the one actually eating the ice cream part!
AMH says
Would it really be the end of the world for you to eat an apple AND a granola bar?
Amy says
Jeez, should we eat when we’re not hungry?
jessica says
If you read the post you would see Kath said she was too busy talking to eat the granola bar. What’s it to you anyway?
Kaci says
AMH,
I don’t see anywhere where Kath mentioned NOT being able to eat both nor do I see any mention of the world ending. Why don’t you go eat a cookie and leave Kath alone.
AMH says
why mention it at all? that’s my point. cookie eaten! thanks for the suggestion.
Maddie E says
OMG were you at Yogurtini? It looks a lot like it! And if you were, I can relate to how amazing that yogurt was. Had it in Kansas City last weekend. Oh my heaven. I’m envious.
Good luck tomorrow!! Rock it out 🙂
Dee says
Good luck tomorrow! And wow – pumpkin spice yogurt? How freaking awesome is that?!
Ahh you must be so excited. Seems like a very exciting and fun weekend for you guys.
Have a good one! 🙂
The Strong Mama says
What a fun night- girl, you’re such a talented photog- love these, ‘specially of that lil’ pumpkin! Thanks for posting! and yes the froyo was a good choice 🙂 have FUN tomorrow!
Marina says
Good luck with the run!
Love the pumpkin candy 🙂 I’m glad you gals had a great time
Emily says
that’s one cute little baby 🙂
i’m loving the sound of the spice-a-ritas too…
Lisa says
Last night my husband and I stayed in Charlottesville on our way to DC (we’re moving there). We went down to the mall to have a nice walk and some dinner. As we were strolling I saw someone I recognized, but I couldn’t place her b/c I don’t know anyone in Charlottesville (in real life anyway). I did a double take, and it was YOU, with Matt, and another young woman (Meghann I’m guessing)!
I turned to my husband and said “I just the woman who writes a food blog I read” and he asked if we should follow you so we’d find a good place to eat :). Obviously we didn’t, and I’m glad you had such a delish dinner at Mono Loco. We ended up getting soup at Revolutionary Soup since the evening seemed to call for it.
Happy birthday weekend!
Kath says
Haha – how fun!! Rev Soup is delish too!
Becky says
HOW FUN to have a blogger reunion with you and Meghann! Have a great run and fantastic birthday weekend celebration!
Allie says
Awwww Baby Finn is adorable 🙂 I love those pumpkin candy corns too! Good luck on your 10k today!
Lauren at KeepItSweet says
good luck with your 10k!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Good luck today Kath! I am sure you will do well! That yogurt looks delicious and the evening looks like tons of fun!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
Super jealous you can bike everywhere! I can only do so much cream sauce as well.
Simply Life says
oh, pumpkin spice – what a fun flavor!
Amy says
Good luck on your 10k! Is it the Charlottesville Classic? (Is that this weekend?)
Em says
Hi, Kath! I’ve been reading your blog for a week now, and I’m enjoying it. Today I did a double-take, though – I thought I was still at Fitnessista’s blog (Meghann visit, Larabar-and-apple snack), haha. I guess great minds do think alike. 😉
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
Best of luck with the 10k!! 😀
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Good luck on your run! That froyo looks delicious!
Elizabeth says
Good luck on your race! Happy Birthday!
This probably isn’t the place for this question, but I’m not sure where to put it.
I have been reading your blog for awhile and really enjoy it.
Are there any blogs focusing on a healthy eating and lifestyle you could recommend that are authored by women who are mothers? I enjoy your blog and the blogs of your friends and thanks for all you do to promote healthy living.
Kath says
Peas + Thank You
Yoga is Yummy
This Place Is Now A Home
Being Chelsea
There are more – my brain is currently fried!
Elizabeth says
Thanks!
stacey-healthylife says
How fun. I really want to try some pumpkin fro yo.
Lauren says
Good luck today Kath! You guys are going to have a blast running together. 🙂
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Oh wow, pumpkin spice latte fro yo would be amazing!
Alaina @ The Jogging Concierge says
Good luck on your 10k!!
Pumpkin Spiced fro-yo??? ah, yes please! 😀
notyet100 says
boy looks so cute
Amanda says
Good luck!! you’ll do awesome! that would be pretty cool if your time ended with 26 seconds in it!
Claire (Low Impact Fashionista) says
Must. Get. Pumpkin. Fro-Yo. Looks like a lovely evening of pre-birthday celebration with friends 🙂 Also that baby is SO CUTE. Love his lil’ hat!
Erica says
Have so much fun with Meghann! That yogurt place looks incredible. I want those toppings. Good luck at the 10K and happy early birthday
abbi says
I totally want to drive the few hours it would be to wherever you for for that pumpkin spiced latte yogurt…yum!
Sara @ myfancytuna.blogspot.com says
Ha, it’s already happened, but I’m a day behind in my blog reading, so I’ll just say it anyways…GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR 10K!!!