Happy Monday!! It’s Irish Soda Bread season, and I got a loaf from Great Harvest. THE BEST bread of the year! I love it toasted with melted butter.
On Friday night, Thomas and I went out on a date. First to Whiskey Jar for dinner.
I had the cornmeal-crusted catfish, which was A-mazing, and a beer, and he had the whole trout, plus mac and cheese.
We walked across the mall to Violet Crown to see Fifty Shades Darker. I remember when they announced they were building a super modern theater on the mall I was a little against it for some reason, but this theater is the best in the world! First off they serve food and drinks, which you can take into the shows. Double glass of zin? Yes please! They also have nice coffees and traditional movie snacks if you want those too. You buy your tickets by the seat, so you can choose where you sit and it’s reserved like an airplane. But best of all, if you see a movie in one of the smaller theaters, all of the seats recline!!!!! There are also nice little swivel tables and cup holders. It’s just the most comfortable movie experience there is. Fifty Shades Darker was awesome! The rumors are true – the second movie is better than the first! The soundtrack is also really great – especially this song.
Saturday morning breakfast when I was out of fruit: ISB, breakfast sausage, fried egg, coffee.
Mazen and I went to the gym mid-morning, and I did a quick elliptical and lifting workout. Didn’t want to do too much before my first spring season soccer game!
I had a salad with some leftovers on top for lunch – pork, asparagus, dressing, pepper jack cheese.
Mazen and I put together a gift for our good friend’s birthday party.
He wrote the card himself!
The party was Disney themed, and guests were encouraged to dress in costume. Mazen went as Pirates of the Caribbean. The grown ups shared bubbly and cheese plates while the kids watched Beauty and the Beast and ate Pirate’s Booty. It was fun to watch the old version of B and the B in anticipation of the new film coming out soon! We are excited.
I also got to hang out with this little man. What a snuggle bug! His sweater!
Instead of cake we had birthday ice cream cones. Love this tradition!
After the party I took the Sayas out to the Struckmann house where I was parent in charge for the evening so Sarah and John could have a night away. I love that we always have each other’s backs for these kind of trades. Keeping an eye on all three of them at once proved to be a bit challenging (especially since Sawyer is at that into-everything stage) but we had a great time and miraculously all of the kids were asleep by 8:30.
This photo sums up my evening:
We were up bright and early for breakfast. I had a peanut butter waffle with a mini smoothie and fruit.
And we played outside in the cold weather because: PowerWheels!!
I ran by Wegman’s for groceries and then came home for a sandwich to fuel me up for soccer.
Our spring season started at Western Albemarle, and we headed to Pro Re Nata afterwards for a team beer. We couldn’t celebrate because we didn’t win – we tied! It was a hard game.
Sampler! The Scarlet Letter was my favorite.
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How was your weekend?!
Melissa says
Wow, what an awesome movie theater experience that must have been! I’ve heard of theaters like that before, but haven’t been to one, myself.
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Wowww, that movie theatre experience sounds awesome! Glad you had a nice date.
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Carrie This Fit chick says
Catfish!! That sounds delicious- I’ve never had that before! and a BOUNCY castle- hah I used to LOVE those as a kid!!! Definitely looks like a jam-packed weekend you had!
Christina @ montessoriishmom.com says
Those tiny beers are so cute! I love samplers because I can never decide.
Mom says
What a weekend! And I’m pleased that Maze is printing!
Jennifer Valdes says
We have a similar theater here, too. They have waiters/waitresses that will come in throughout the movie and serve meals or snacks. We made the mistake of taking our kids once and now the regular theater isn’t the same. 😉
Sounds like a busy and relaxing weekend. I love how Maze signs the card with his name and then “from” underneath. So cute!
Sam @ Hygge Wellness says
Looks like such a nice weekend! The best part of my weekend was catching a yoga class (my favorite way to recharge & relax) and heading into the city (Philly) for coffee and breakfast with my husband
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Weekend was a work and fun, I tried to separate them but they blended together. I was just reading about a dine in theater in AZ now I want to try it out! I never saw the first movie but going to see the second with my friend in a couple of weeks!!
KathEats says
Go watch the first one first!
Katie @ Live Half Full says
What a perfectly balanced weekend! My toddler had strep this weekend, but was nice to be able to slow down and relax with him even though it was hard to see him struggle.
Linda @ the Fitty says
Is 50 shades darker really that good?:O is the director different? I know that the general series doesn’t really have much of a storyline besides sex so I’m kinda skeptical that it’d make a good movie.
Maybe I’ll check the out when it comes on netflix!
Alexandria says
We have that same bounce house and it’s a lifesaver in the winter! Looks like a lovely weekend
KathEats says
It’s pretty amazing isn’t it?!
Izzy | pinch of delight says
Sounds like a great place to watch a movie! x
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Carrie says
I loved Fifty Shades Darker too!!! Christian Grey=smokin’ hot. ? That theater sounds amazing.
Lauren says
I haven’t seen the movie yet but I need to. My husband mixed this song on the soundtrack:
https://youtu.be/kMZdXzL2kA4
I wasn’t a huge fan of the first movie and didn’t finish the books but I feel like we have to see this one ?
All the food looks so delicious. I need to go to my Great Harvest tomorrow to see if they have ISB
KathEats says
oh cool!!
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
There is a theater like that in a city we’re in once a month, but haven’t been to it yet. I loooooove going to movies, so hopefully we make it there soon.