How hilarious is Gus in this picture?! Is he smiling or doing a version of the grimacing face emoji?!
If I zoom out you’ll see that Mazen was rubbing his belly and he was, in fact, very happy : )
We had such a long and fun weekend that I’m breaking it into two posts! We were so happy to have warm weather for most of the weekend, and we spent a lot of time outside!
I’ve been craving sandwiches lately, and had this bad boy with some chips on Friday. Not as healthy as a hugh jass salad, but totally hit the spot! Havarti cheese is the winning ingredient.
On Friday night I made these sweet potato and black bean enchiladas that date back to a 2010 blog post! A friend had found the recipe and asked me about it, and I remembered how good they were when I revisited the post! It’s so weird to read old blog posts – sometimes it doesn’t even feel like I’m reading about myself…
This recipe is SO EASY and also vegetarian. Served with a nice salad! (And a Halloween napkin – ha!)
And this wine is sooo good! It’s from the Winc Wine Club, which I love, and it’s my favorite white of the bunch so far. I ordered it a second time.
On Saturday morning, Mazen and I made French toast. Note to self: I need to swing by Great Harvest and pick up some swirl bread next weekend! Served with sunbutter and grapes.
Saturday mid-day we went for a run with Thomas and Gus. Thomas and I took turns pushing the stroller, which is like 75 pounds now with such a big boy in it. Mazen gets out to run with us as much as he wants, but, to be honest, that’s not much at all. Boy gets tired fast and wants back in stat. Haha. He prefers to chill.
On Saturday afternoon we went to a friend’s house for a cookout, and lucked out with warm weather so we spent a lot of the time outside. I chopped a few inches off my hair this week, and I am really liking the shorter length, especially with all the ponytail tangles that come during workouts.
Mazen and Spiderman had a BLAST together. They played and played and were so grimy and tired at the end of the day.
Also, two words: Power. Wheels.
I snacked on corn and bean dip that Thomas made. (I should share the recipe soon – it’s a winner!)
Plus this snack-tastic broccoli soup!
And then for dinner – smoked pork, kale salad (which I brought), and pasta salad. And beer(s)!
On Saturday night we had a sitter come after bedtime so we could go and watch the UVA basketball game with friends. We left the game a little early when it was clear the Hoos weren’t pulling off a win (a bummer, because I despise Carolina basketball!) but we stopped into Arch’s on our way home because, get this, Thomas had never had Gooey Brownie!! Gooey Brownie is the half-baked pan of brownie batter that Arch’s has as a topping on its self-serve buffet. I tried it on my first visit to Cville after friends convinced me of how epic it was, and now I indulge in the good stuff about once a year. (I’d have it more often, but I’m not at the Corner that much.) Thomas LOVED it though, so we will be back for more sooner rather than later!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
The cookout looks so fun! Glad you had a good weekend.
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Christina @ montessoriishmom.com says
That gooey brownie stuff looks SO good! I need to find a good self serve frozen yogurt place in Austin. I used to go regularly when I lived in DC, but tried one place here, didn’t like it, and gave up, whoops! Definitely one of my favorite desserts…I love toppings!
Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
OMG I can’t even imagine how weird it must be to go back through your old posts. I go back to 2013-2014 and I’m like, wait what? Did I write that?! I can’t imagine going back 7 years ago! It seems the rest of the US got sun while AZ had rain, ha ha !
KathEats says
I know – and to think I am approaching a DECADE of my life documented!!
Melissa says
The photo of Gus is hilarious! So cute and I love seeing Mazen enjoying his time with him.
Annie says
Your weekend looks like it was a blast! That dog is so cute, Mazen must love him!
polly says
how fun to look at old posts!
And how sweet is Mazen? SO SWEET!
I would love to know exactly how you met Thomas? So many girls in your shoes in their 30’s and he is a sweet boy as you say. If you decide to tell that part, it would be fun to know! But if it’s a special thing between you two and you don’t want to share, then no worries! I was just curious because I usually hear about older (not OLD) but older girls 🙂 meeting their by a friend setting them up who can vouch for his character. 🙂
Happy monday!
XOXO
KathEats says
Coming your way on Friday (I think!)
polly says
YAY 😉
Tracy says
Polly, I really miss your blog! Hope you and your family are doing well 🙂
polly says
aww you are so SWEET!!!! We are all wonderful! Abbi is a sophomore in college!! She is majoring in Sports Ministry. She is my sweetie! Dan is good too. This is year is our 23rd anniversary, been together 25 years!
Still teach yoga usually 4 days a week, love it lots! I have my own business now, in my home. We put in a new floor and got rid of our kitchen table LOL and i have my own little studio where I do group classes and private classes through the week. so blessed!
You can find me on instagram at pollypics
Instagram is my favorite. 🙂
XOXO
Tracy says
Ahh so great to hear!! Looking you up on Instagram now 🙂
Sam @ Hygge Wellness says
Love your hair!! It looks great!
Tracy says
Love the curls in your hair! Would love to get mine to do that.
We had a great weekend here in Kansas as well. This weather is just amazing 🙂
Looking forward to Friday’s post (per Polly’s comment’s reply) and also that dip recipe!
Katie @ Live Half Full says
I like to look back at what I posted on the day I’m writing in years back- it’s SUPER entertaining!
Paige says
Hi Kath, I absolutely love your blog and have been reading for years! I am not sure if any of your other readers have noticed; but there are SO many ads when I read your blog on my cell that it’s so busy to read. I am not complaining; but wanted you to know because I have never seen so many ads displayed on a page before! Have a great day!
KathEats says
Thanks for the feedback!
Michelle says
Gus is adorable! My pup makes the same funny face. Its great to see you so happy:)
K says
Random question: where’d you get your dining table chairs?
KathEats says
They are the Remy chairs from Restoration. Very comfortable and easy to wipe clean.
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
Definitely a fun weekend!
My husband and I love to look back at my old posts … and reminisce about some of the meals we ate – ha! SO. MUCH. GOOD. FOOD. over the years. It’s lots of fun to have everything documented.
Erica says
Kath, please post that dip recipe! It looks awesome!
KathEats says
I will!