We have been having the greyest, wintery weather, but our leaves took the cue and have finally turned. It’s beautiful when the sun is out! I’m already fighting the blues when the clouds are low.
Check out this gorgeous box of sox socks I bought for Mazen! His toes will be warm.
Friday
On Friday I drove down to Richmond for the day to attend RebelleCon, “Lifestyle design for entrepreneurial women.”
The program focused on wellness, money, community, and creativity. It was one of those days that left me inspired and motivated from the inside out! I loved the talks from Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga, and Tonya of My Fab Finance. If you’re anywhere close to Richmond, definitely keep this event on your radar for next year!
I drove back to Cville late in the afternoon, and Thomas and I quickly turned around to head to Vivace to meet friends before the UVA basketball game. I asked for a cup of soup for an early dinner, and was presented with the world’s largest ‘cup’ of lentil and sausage soup – aka a huge bowl!
We had a great time at the game! I love basketball because you don’t have to worry about rain or cold! 🙂
Saturday
Saturday morning we had big, warm bowls of oatmeal – PB&J style – before bundling up for soccer with Mazen.
It was 24 degrees, and we dressed for the weather!
After soccer, we headed straight to the gym to warm up!
Matt took Mazen swimming in the warm pool – a drastic change from the outdoors!
I did 30 minutes on the stairmaster, plus 20 minutes in the steamy sauna! After a quick shower at home, I met my soccer team at Three Notchd for lunch! We had a game scheduled for Saturday but it was cancelled at the last minute, so we decided to drink beer together instead 
The menu at Three Notchd is perfection. Local ingredients, salads, great snacks (the deviled eggs, and the pretzel bites are AMAZING), burgers, pub food, brunch food, and a variety of drinks, including beer and cocktails. Plus, they have a kids area. It’s my new favorite spot!
I had the Fresh 20 Field Salad with chicken on top and a Hydraulion Red!
I walked home and picked Mazen up along the way (who got a haircut and ate lunch with Matt.) He’s learning how to stand up on his bike!
We snuggled with Gussers all afternoon! 🙂
Those boys…
On Saturday night I had some leftover spaghetti for dinner (Thomas’s from Vivace) and then headed to Random Row for the ACAC Fall Ball.
The event was a big dance party! We normally do burpees and sweat to bumpin’ music, so it was fun to just dance, dance, dance.
Mack and I burned lots of calories on the dance floor. He’s got some moves! (And DJ Collins was on point!)
Sunday
On Sunday morning we had pancakes to prepare for soccer at 1:00pm.
And like every Sunday – we watched football!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Looks like you had a great weekend! The fallen leaves look beautiful, wish I could see this kind of thing where I live!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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Nicole @ Bento Momentos says
That cup of soup is HUGE! That’s like my entire pot…. I also like to eat my food out of mugs. 🙂 Especially noodles. What team are you cheering for?
KathEats says
Cheering for UVA!
Linda @ the Fitty says
Huge mugs are MADE for soup and tea especially in this season 😉 a must have.
Stacey says
Fun weekend! Also as an added note, you have beautiful skin — I am extra envious right now because I’m pregnant with #2 and of course skin is not my friend… 🙂
KathEats says
Thank you <3
Katie says
Good morning, I am a longtime reader but not a frequent commenter. My boyfriend and I are coming down from Alexandria to Charlottesville the first weekend in December for an overnight before heading to Richmond for a second night. I have compiled a list of places for eating and drinking from reading the blog (thank you!). I was wondering if you or any of your local readers have any recommendations on where to stay? It’s just two of us, a pre-Christmas getaway. We’d like to be in the heart of Charlottesville so we can walk and take in as much as we can. Thank you!
KathEats says
Yay!
If you want to be in the heart of downtown, check out the new Residence Inn by Marriott, the South Street Inn, or 400 W High.
Also, Stay Charlottesville has some really amazing properties – including cute cottages – close to downtown. I have stayed at The Townsman and it was super nice. Right on the downtown mall.
Steph says
Maybe you mentioned it in a prior post, but your Thomas’s ring is super cool! What is it??
KathEats says
It’s a Qalo silicone ring that he wears for sports and when on the job site. He has a fancy one too : )
lil says
Aw gus and mazen are so cute! Do they play well together? Mazen looks like he is having a lot of fun ? I always have to watch my daughter carefully around my dog just to make sure she isn’t too rough with him. It can be stressful at times!
KathEats says
They do! They love each other. Note Gus’s belly rubbing smile!
Denise says
I love Jessamyn Stanley! How awesome to get to hear her speak in person.
Ella says
I know other people have commented on this, but you’re glowing these days! Your happiness shines through 🙂
KathEats says
Thank you 🙂