A Friendly Day
Posted: April 18, 2011 at 8:09 amBefore I say anything else, I need to say THANK YOU for all the congratulations on my first race! I am still a little in shock at how well it went over. Definitely did not see that time (or award) coming my way. I couldn’t have done it without all of your support. I truly mean that. Love my blog friends!
So after starting my weekend off on such a high note, I still had more good times to come. After the race I rushed home with the family to quickly shower so we could all head back out for Makenzie’s best friend’s birthday party. I think it is so adorable she already has a “best friend”.
The party was adorable with a “Farm Friends” type theme. Even the food matched! I munched on some pigs in a blanket, “chicken eggs”, animal crackers, and veggies.
To hold me over until the main attraction. You all know how much I love birthday cake!
Despite arriving a little late after the race, we got in a couple hours of quality time with our friends. It has been so nice getting to spend time all together so often recently. I already can’t wait for our next get together. Having such fulfilling friendships is such a blessing!
Speaking of friendships, we ended the night with a visit with my old friend, Nikki, and her husband, Bobby.
We hung out at their new house for a bit and then headed out to dinner. We visited a trendy little taqueria close to them called Verde.
Lee had recommended it to me and so I shared the idea with my friend. We decided it would be a good place to eat with the kids and try out something new. Their menu really intrigued me as it had a variety of creative tacos, much like my beloved Cheeky.
We ordered some margaritas…
…which made me quite the happy camper. Margaritas are my all-time favorite adult beverage and these excelled. Not too sweet and definitely had a bite. Perfection.
For my dinner, I ordered three of the tacos – a buffalo tofu with celery, grilled fish with cilantro cream slaw, and BBQ pork with a jalapeno slaw.
The buffalo tofu was pretty good, but needed a little more flavor besides the buffalo sauce. The grilled fish was a little too fishy tasting for my liking, so I only ate about 1/3 of it. I loved the BBQ pork one, though. Go figure.
After dinner, we all had a hankering for a little sweet, so we walked a few doors down to Yoforia for some self-serve frozen yogurt.
Dinner might not have been the best, but you can’t go wrong with frozen yogurt. I almost went the fruity route with a mango/pineapple mix, but in the end the Ferrero Rocher flavor caught my eye.
I had a mix of that flavor (which was a little bland to be honest) and the peanut butter with some white chocolate chips and Butterfinger. For some reason, I always have to have Butterfinger when I have non-fruity frozen yogurt. It’s too good to pass up! Probably because it is only my second favorite candy in the world.
By this point, the longevity of the day had hit me and I just wanted bed. I apparently needed it too. Now, it’s time to take on another week. Here’s to a hopefully good one for all of us. 🙂
- What is your favorite candy? Favorite alcoholic beverage? Favorite part of your weekend?
Tags: dining out, fun with friends, weekend recap
Favorite Candy: hmmm…..kit kat bars.
Favorite Adult Beverage: Honestly, I’m not a fan of many. I love any fruity flavored margarita–or simply whiskey. Haha.
Warrior Dash was by far my favorite part of the weekend!
and the picture of M hugging her best friend is so cute.
Definitely looks like you had a great weekend…and congrats again on the race!
Favorite candy: If we’re talkin’ candy bar, then it’s 100 Grand. MMM! 😀
Favorite alcoholic beverage: Oh gosh…how do I choose? Although, Malibu rum will always hold a special spot in my heart. 🙂
Malibu Rum will always make me think of college vacations. LOL
Congrats on your race Tina..what an awesome day you had! 🙂
I wonder how Hot Tamale flavored fro yo would taste?!??! 😉
I had a margarita on Sunday..I ordered breakfast for lunch so that was a weird mix!
You know Hot Tamales are my #1! 🙂 And maragarita with breakfast food? Interesting combo but still sounds good to me!
still super excited for ya, girl!! favorite candy: take 5 (do they make them anymore??? love the salty/sweet combo). favorite alcoholic drink: dirty martini or a REALLY good frozen marg in the summer. favorite part of my weekend: new furniture and housewares from ikea?? hahahah im lame!
That photo of Mackenzie hugging her best friend is the cutest thing EVER!! So sweet!! 🙂
Fave candy is just any dark chocolate…sooo addictive! 😀
Aw- the birthday party looks SO cute! Love!! It is always fabulous to spend time with good friends. I bet the jalapeno slaw really made that pork taco- yum! And you’re right- can’t go wrong with froyo! My favorite candy is those little sugary bites that look like raspberries and black berries. Not a big drinker- I like a good Sam Adams Winter Ale on occasion. Favorite part of my weekend? Planting my garden!
Aww, I love that first picture of M and her friend hugging! I had a “best friend” when I was her age, too. We met in the baby nursery at church and we are still best friends today!
Sorry you didn’t love the restaurant. It’s a good place to take kids though, right? And yeah, I totally forgot that Yoforia is next door. Yum.
I really like Jelly Belly jelly beans. Random, I know. I’m not a huge chocolate fan. Favorite drink is probably a glass of white wine. And favorite part of the weekend was definitely running the race!
We’ll definitely have to find another one. I’m game for the June 4th one. I also found one that same date in Buford if we wanted to mix up the course. Although flat is always nice. 😉
And I liked the food…just not quite as much as Cheeky. We’ll have to go together sometime and you’ll have to take me to one of your favorites. 🙂
Favorites:
candy: Snickers!
booze: Captain Morgan/coke
part of the weekend: spending Saturday with my sister watching movies
I’m so, SO jealous of that margarita 🙂
And I know I’m late to the party, but congrats on your race!!
I missed margaritas SOOOO much while pregnant!!!
Candy – York Peppermint Patties
Beverage – Mojito
Weekend – Last of the shopping before baby!
Sounds like a great weekend! I am just so happy for you and your race. I don’t really have a favorite candy, but I love kahlua and almond milk and pizza while playing scrabble with the boys last night was definitely the highlight of my weekend! Have a great week Tina!
What a fun day!!! You’re right, good friendships are certainly a blessing! My favourite candy is by far Werthers Originals… cannot get enough! And that margarita… I don’t think I could resist that either! 🙂
My mother-in-law calls froyo places like that “bucket-o-yogurt”–a fitting title, no?! 🙂
Haha! Love it! I can certainly eat a bucket of fro yo myself. It’s so light it doesn’t feel filling…until 30 minutes later. LOL
peanut M&Ms and sangria. I used to like Margaritas, but then spring break happened. lol. Congrats again on your race. I have my first one coming up in a few weeks. I’d just like to finish it. haha I’d don’t think I could hope to do as well as you.
YUM. looks delish. I love wine, of course, and for chocolate? I love a good piece of Dove chocolate. Also anything with peanut butter…hello peanut butter cups. 😉
My favorite candy – Swedish Fish. Favorite adult beverage? Dirty Martini. Best part of my weekend? PRing in a 5k on Friday night!
my favorite candy is reeces peanut butter cups! i do love a good margarita, but i’m usually a red wine girl. and the best part of my weekend was moving into my new amazing apartment! i love it. 🙂
it looks like you guys had a great weekend too! what a cute birthday party!
My favorite candy is twix! YUM! Looks like you had a great weekend!
Belated congrats on your awesome race!!! You’re a rock star!
There really is nothing cuter than two little kids hugging. Unless they were also holding a puppy, or something. 🙂
Fave candy: Skor bar or Hot Tamales.
Fave adult bev: Good beer, red wine, a margarita just like the one you had, a dirty martini with Ketel One or a gin and tonic with Tanguerey. Clearly, I like to drink 😉
Favorite part of the weekend was going back to my college town and reuniting with good friends!
Hot Tamales are my #1!!! Love those little things!
I love margaritas! I also love wine and beer. I guess I just like adult beverages? Favorite candy is probably Reese’s PB cups. I also like the Cadbury mini eggs this time of year!
Congrats on your race – I read about it but I don’t think I commented. That is just incredibly excellent!
1. I thought that the pics of the kiddos were the most beautiful thing in the world.
2. Then I saw you and Peter- BEaUtiful couple.
3. I need to just eat froyo and pretend it’s summertime. A good mood is sure to follow 🙂
4. Huge congrats on your race, my love!! You are a superstar!!
5. I LOVE Easter candy best. Everything by Cadbury
Easter really is the best season for candy. 😀
I always add Butterfinger too! I don’t like to eat it as a candy bar, but when it’s mashed up in froyo, yes please!
I’m a sucker for kids parties – so fun to see them excited!
Congrats again on such a great race!
I’m definitely a margarita girl too! you’re so right not too sweet not too sour, just right 🙂
I’m not too big into candy but I do love baked goods 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful rest of your weekend!
I love butterfinger as well but my favorite candy bar is almond joy! I love anything with coconut in it!
Congrats on your race time! That is fantastic! I’m definitely a slow runner, but hope to do a 5k soon!
Congrats on the race! Strangely, I’ve only done only one real 5k ever, and it was not a good performance. =/
I haven’t been eating those yogurt things very often anymore… I guess I went through a phase. My favorite topping is kiwi, blueberry, and mochi balls. Sometimes, I like the tiny gummies.
My favorite part of the weekend is Saturday mornings. I usually feel rested and ready to conquer the weekend.
I love margaritas! I try not to indulge too often though.
Candy: Lindt with Sea Salt and Reeses cups
Drink: Gin & tonics, and FROZEN SANGRIA. oh, I long for frozen sangria season to start.
Best part of the weekend: Accomplishing all my outdoor runs, having time to relax & knowing I didn’t procrastinate on school work!
Favorite candy – M&Ms
Favorite drink – mojito
Favorite part of weekend – visiting RI and seeing all my fav childhood places
Glad you had a fun-filled weekend! 🙂
I love the organic margarita at Verde. Funny – I thought the same thing about the tofu taco. Their salad is the best thing they have, IMHO. 🙂
The restaurant across the street – Haven – is amazing if you ever are in the area again!
I looove margaritas – I’m an on the rocks kind of girl!
Me too. Frozen just doesn’t cut it.
I love all sour candy and Reese PB cups are probably an all-time favourite that I have a hard time passing up! I love red wine and the best part of my weekend was singing karaoke and spending some quality time with my hubby, which has been rare lately 🙂
Have a great week Tina!
Oh, fun on the karaoke!
Candy-at easter time I am a huge fan of Cadbury mini eggs!! so amazing…thank god they are only availble at easter!
On top of my fro yo i love butterfingers and heath bars 🙂
Adult beverage-toughie…but i guess i will go with go go guiness which is espresso vodka and guiness beer…tastes like a milkshake…trust me amazing!!
Favorite part of my weekend-Spending time with my family 🙂
I love margaritas! Theyre up there for my favorite summer time drinks. All time favorite is probably the cesar though. Theyre just SOOO good, Im not sure if you can get them in the States, I’ve always heard its a Canadian thing.
I love the birthday party, cute idea!!!! I’m so glad your race went better than expected, I knew you would rock it! I’m signed up to do my first 5K in June, I’m so nervous, but you have me so excited!!!
You will dogreat!
Fave candy: M&Ms + Reese’s. Fave beverage: beer, hands down!
How adorable are those pics of Makenzie and her friend?! They look like besties for sure, though I’m kind of wary of that expression. I was really shy growing up, and it made me sad that I was always the “second best” friend. I think it’s such a loaded term with kids- I’ve learned that it’s better to have a few best friendS than just one!!
Congrats! I just read about your race 🙂 My favorite candy is Cadbury Creme Eggs….so yummy!
And ’tis the season!
What a fun weekend, everything looks delicious!
My favorite candy are M&M’s
Favorite alcoholic beverage is Bahama Mama
Favorite part of the weekend are the meals with the boyfriend 😀
We must be a lot alike! I ran a race this weekend and made my own salsa (because I’m obsessed with mexican food), was craving margaritas (of course), and I had Yogurtini the day before my race! Four of the best things in life!
Oh goodness that margarita looks amazing right now. It’s been a long, long time since I had one…
My favorite candy is anything dark chocolate related, favorite part of the weekend is being able to spend time with my husband and friends, and the alcoholic beverage is a margarita as well, although I do love a good beer now and then. 🙂
Mackenzie is SO adorable with her friend in those pictures! Geez.
My fav. “adult bev” is red wine or a nice dark beer. I don’t really like candy much anymore, but will always go for some super dark chocolate 🙂
What an awesome day! The margaritas and tacos looks soooo good! 😛
Your dinner looks great!
My favorite cocktails are margaritas and mojitos – they are tied for first place. My favorite candy is milk chocolate. My favorite part of the weekend is relaxing with people I enjoy.
I’m definitely a margarita gal’ myself! I also love martinis 🙂
Awesome post! LOVE all of the pictures 🙂
Favorite candy? Hmmm raisinette’s .. is that how they are spelled?
Favorite alcohol? WAIIITT i’m 18! LOL.
That cake looks so pretty, and I bet it tasted amazing! Those kinds of cake with the extra sugary colored frosting is my favorite 🙂
Favorite candy: any kind of gummy/chewy candy! Swedish fish, sour watermelons, skittles, candy corn, jelly beans, gummy bears… too many to name!
Favorite alcoholic drink: mojitos
Favorite part of the weekend: having a fabulous time at my track formal
Love those pictures of M and her friend — too cute!!
Hey, I haven’t said congrats yet! Oh no! So “Congratulations!” 🙂
Candy–probably Reese’s or Kit-Kats.
No alcohol for me! Not old enough + plan on avoiding it anyway.
I love Sundays. This one was no exception. Such a good service, and good times at “small” group–which ended up being large because we combined my group with the older girls’ group. It was pretty good.
Also, love the kid pics. 😀