Well the day just flew by today, didn’t it? I guess that happens when you have a lot on your plate for the day. I started out at the gym. I restarted the same workout schedule I picked up last week, since I got sick right after starting. That meant a 50 minute spin class and the following circuit completed 3 times through.

• push-ups (10 on toes, 5 on knees)
• mountain climbers (20 reps per leg)
• dumbbell bench press (10 reps)
• squat jumps (15 reps)
• overhead tricep extension (10 reps)

That circuit is quick and to the point. It takes just under 15 minutes to get through, but leaves you spent. I had to kill a little more time before leaving the gym, so I did a round of 30 second planks to finish out my gym time. Then, I immediately devoured this yogurt bowl in the parking lot.

I packed up some Chobani mango yogurt, raspberries, cheerios, and crushed butter toffee almonds with a banana to have on the go after the gym.

I can only eat something light before my workouts, so I knew I would need extra fuel to hold me over afterwards. You see, we had to go straight to an Easter egg hunt with the mom’s club this morning.

We don’t do the Easter Bunny thing, but egg hunts sure are fun this time of year. Makenzie lived it up. She found her 10 eggs and then forgot about them when she realized she got to have a special decorated cookie.

Thank goodness for play time at the park to burn off some of that sugar rush.

Perhaps I should have taken a cookie myself. I could have used a sugar rush to get through the rest of my day. I still managed to power through most of my to-dos this afternoon. Then, I rewarded myself with a homemade Tropical Flax bar, apple, and peanut butter.

And now. I think I need a shower. Catch you all tomorrow with Month 3 progress catch-up!

• What breakfasts do you like to take with you on the go? My yogurt bowl was a perfect, filling option for me. I still love extra ideas in a pinch, though. Share away!

While Monday’s arrival is typically a bummer, I had such a great weekend I find myself still riding the high from such a great one. Likely a sugar high, but still. Saturday started off amazing with that accidental 6.3 mile run and a great lunch with blog friend, Laura. I continued a good time Saturday afternoon with lots of kitchen time. I whipped up a few goodies to bring to a pot luck afternoon we had planned with friends.

Jess’ Triple Layer Cookies & Cream Bars

My Favorite Cheesy Mexican Cornbread (recipe below)

Our afternoon and evening contained the simple joy of spending time with many of our best friends. I do not find anything nicer than an evening spent laughing and chatting with friends, watching our children enjoy the excitement of youth, nibbling some good eats, and celebrating the wonderful fellowship we have thanks to God bringing us all together.

I love these people!  I also loved the food.

I had taste-tested a couple pieces of each of my recipes before leaving, so I didn’t have the hugest appetite for our early dinner. I kept it simple with a serving of spinach salad, two deviled eggs (with bacon & blue cheese!), a spoonful of mac & cheese, and some fruit. Saving room for one more of Jess’ bars clearly mattered most. I think everyone else had the same thing in mind. Those suckers were G-O-N-E! Well done, Jess. Well done.

Our busy weekend extended into Sunday with church and a 3rd birthday celebration for one of Makenzie’s friends. The party was held at an indoor soccer sports center. Little M started off a bit unsure about everything but quickly got more excited about the festivities.

I spent a large part of the party hanging out with my special date. What a handsome guy!

Since the party started directly after church, I had quite the hunger beast setting in. I had no problem downing some mediocre pizza.

It’s funny because this brand of pizza used to be my favorite. Then, my Italian hubby turned me into a pizza snob. I never thought that day would come. I know for a fact you will never find me snobby over cake. As long as it has icing, of course.

This cake rocked! Normally I can take or leave the cake portion and only desire the icing. This cake was perfect and not dry in the least.

We ended the weekend with some Love and Other Drugs action.

Finally, here is that recipe I promised!

Easy Cheesy Mexican Cornbread

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or monterey jack cheese (I used a mix of the two)
• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 oz can diced green chilies
• 1 can creamed corn
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup milk

Preheat oven to 375. Combine the first 6 ingredients (cornmeal through chilies). Add the wet ingredients (creamed corn through milk) and stir to mix well. Pour into a lightly greased 8x8 square or 9” round baking dish. Bake for 40-45 minutes until top golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

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