How are you all today? I am loving all the love you guys are giving us and baby M over on the weekend wrap up. Today has been a LOT more lowkey! And it has been quite enjoyable.

This morning, I woke up and didn't feel like heading to the gym right away. So I planned to go this afternoon or do a workout in our basement with a TurboJam or Cathe DVD and to use the earlier day hours for other things.

Since, I knew it was going to get up to around 90 today and that M loves the outdoors, we took advantage of the 70 degree temps and went for a walk in this gorgeousness.

Blue Skies!

After we got back, it was time to stop the fun and get some spring cleaning done. Which reminds me, Katie had a really cool post about spring cleaning and applying it to our bodies and minds as well. My cleaning wasn't as inspirational. And it was more sorting than cleaning but it counts. I changed out most of our cooler weather stuff for warm weather items.

M's Summer Clothes

My Summer Closet

The baby girl and I are set for the heat now, without having to scrounge through boxes in closets and attics.

After that joy, it was time for lunch. I had a typical wrap with fruit on the side. Never gets old. And then it was time for M to hit the hay. And apparently myself as well.

I intended on reading some of this book...

...to allow my food time to settle before getting in my workout. Instead, I CRASHED! Apparently my weekend + spring cleaning + intense Saturday workouts was putting my body in need of a break. I obliged.

After napping, it was back outside. Where this was tempting me in our backyard.

our pool

It's not quite ready for swimming yet, but I can't wait for it! Knowing irony, it will probably be ready right before the temps drop to the 40s again or something. M was ready for it too. She kept saying "pooh"!

Instead of swimming, I did add some movement to my morning walk and some relaxation onto my afternoon nap. I hit up yogadownload.com for a free 20 minutes worth of yoga!

M taking over my space

Can you tell I am all about Nicole's Do What You Don't Challenge? 😀 Although I have to say I much preferred my class. There are no computer glitches, one year olds barreling into you, or distractions in that one. 😉

And to top off this summer like day? Cooking out on the grill!! Turkey burgers with roasted brussels. Mmmm mmm!

• What activities leave you surprisingly exhausted? Cleaning is definitely a big one for me.
• What are you most looking forward to about summer and really warm temps? I love the pool, cookouts, THE LAKE, and going on our family vacay.

So, how was everyone's weekend!? Mine was jam packed. It was all fun though, and definitely one of the best weekends I have spent in awhile. Since it was so busy, I decided to keep your attention with the many photos and a bit less rambling. Let's see how that works out for me. 😉 And for other interesting things over the long weekend, read these:

• Flashback Friday: My Thoughts on Competition Prep
• A Giveaway!
• My Tackling Yoga for the First Time

After my Saturday morning update, it was time to shower and head to an engagement party. I loved being able to visit one of my oldest friends. We met in 5th grade and grew closer and closer over the years.

long time buddy!

Even M was loving on my old time best friend.

And I also was very happy to see his fiance too. She is an amazing woman. I hate that I only get to see them a couple times a year!

The Happy Couple

After the party, we went to babysit our friends' daughter. Their anniversary was a couple weeks ago and since they don't have family in town, we offered to watch her so they could have a night on the town. It was lots of fun for Makenzie and baby R to play together. 🙂

dinner time

Play Time

Haha! Crazy. I just realized how small M looks compared to her friend...even though she is 6 months older than her!

We were also treated to something yummy. I don't eat this often, but boy oh boy do I like it when I do! 😀

chicken salad on wheat + baked lays + iced tea

Sunday morning we woke up to head to church. Praise, worship, awesome service, tears of joy for what God has done for me and Jesus rising again, etc ensued. Easter is such a moving service and such an important holiday. All the fluff of candy and bunnies isn't needed! Although it is definitely fun...and we do participate. 🙂 And I almost forgot! Found out the amazing news that our friends got to bring their baby girl HOME!!! Yay!

After worship, it was brunch with my parents. Nothing special and not that great. But still lovely to spend time with them.

My Family

And Nana and Papa Bunny brought Makenzie a special treat!

Goody Bag

Or LOTS of special treats. There is obviously no harm being done with us not believing or participating in the Easter Bunny thing at our house.

Bottomless Bag of Fun

Including these cute gummy things! I don't even think we will eat them because none of us are gummy fans, but they sure are adorable.

After meal one, we headed off for time with Peter's family. Italian feasting ensued. Although, I must admit that Italian is not my favorite, so I mainly enjoyed the salad. And a little bit of ravioli. Luckily I was still more full from lunch #1.

The afternoon was filled with various activities. Such as playing with bubbles, balloons, and blocks....

...jumping on the trampoline...

...practicing my backhandspring that I hadn't done in years on the trampoline...

getting ready to flip

...and egg hunting!

So there was my weekend in an Easter Egg shell! It was a great one and I am pooped out today. I hope your weekends were filled with amazing blessings as well!