I’m having fun prepping the house for tonight’s party. I’ve dusted off candles and retrieved some of my grandmother’s entertaining heirlooms from the attic. I’m so glad we finally have friends to entertain. I think there’s nothing more that the husband and I like to do together than
1) Entertain
2) Wine taste
Wheeee!
I headed out for a workout around 11:30 via bike. It’s rather dreary out there, but it kind of suites the mood. At the gym I did 20 minutes on the ET while I waited for the Stairmasters to open up. Then I did 26 minutes there. After a quick bike ride home, I whipped up some lunch.
Leftover Smokey Bean + Green Soup
A split roll, oiled and broiled
Grapes –
And some PB carrots –
I am walking to the grocery store in a bit for a few last minute items. Then let the celebrations begin!
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Happy birthday Kath-your lunch looks beautiful.
Where can I find that recipe?!!!
Which recipe?
chocolate ganash–!!
Oh! I think he’ll probably post the cake and ganache recipes after this weekend. Ask again if you don’t see them by Monday!
Kath
Happy Birthday! Have a great day
Happy Birthday, Kath!
Have an awesome celebration!
Have a great party – entertaining always is fun! I wish I had a place that was suited to entertaining.
Yay for the birthday weekend and fun festivities!!! I wish we lived closer, Ryan and I would be there at your party in a minute! hehe
Can’t wait til Chicago!!!! I did some much needed winter clothes shopping today. It felt weird since its 80 degrees out here!
I know this is going to make me sound crazy, but this morning I had peanut butter with oatmeal for the first time. I’ve been addicted to making banana oat pancakes (which I do top with peanut butter!) for so long that it’s been forever since I’ve made some stovetop oats. Well, today was the day and I don’t think I’ll ever be able to eat oatmeal with out PB again! YUM!
wow what a great looking lunch, and i’m glad for you guys that you have more friend company to have fun with!! i’m sure you guys will have an awesome time tonight =D
Your meals today are beautiful! Happy Birthday Kath.
Have a great birthday party and happy birthday!
Oh my, such delicious fun!!
Nothing beats a party! I’m going to a Halloween party tonight as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider! So fun! Hope you have a great night Kath!
Enjoy the party and have fun!
Sounds like you have a great party planned– have fun!! I can’t wait to see the photo recap, and Matt’s special cake, of course!
I can’t wait to hear all about your party! Have a great time!
This might be a stupid question, but I’m curious to know about your workouts. Is there any reason why you don’t do even blocks of time on the machines, say, 30 min instead of 28? Is it because you get bored, are counting calories etc.
Enjoy your party! It sounds like it’s going to be a blast:)
jenna ,
Wish you were here!!
Ash ,
Another convert!
Meg,
No reason at all. I usually do do 30 minutes or 45, depending on the machine, but today of course I had to pick lucky #26 as the time of choice.
Kath
Good luck with your party prep! Enjoy the night with friends.
Good luck with the PARTY Kath. Hope you have a great time. Can’t wait to hear all the details
zesty
Hey- I just found your blog and I think it’s great that you’ve been able to maintain such a healthy lifestyle. Congrats on all the weight loss and happy birthday!
I read this tip recently from a model who spends alot of time in heels. I thought this was applicable to the party theme….in case you are wearing heels tonight. Do legs up the wall before putting heels on to get the blood out of your feet. If you have never done this you scoot as close to the wall as possible then swing your legs up and rest them on the wall. Do this until your toes tingle intensely, then come down. Usually 5-10 minutes. Repeat this again after taking heels off. It helps the swollen, painful feet problem. Just a tip I wanted to share. I am going to a birthday party tonight! For someone turning 22 on the 28th! Definitely not as fun as 26 on the 26th!
Wow, your lunch looks great!
I am going to have to try the pb/carrot combo – it looks good!
Have a great time tonight!!!
Have a great time at your party. What are your grandmother’s entertaining heirlooms?
Happy birthday! Party hearty!
Oooooh! A party! Fabulolus
Enjoy!!!!!!
Hi Kath,
Have a great celebration tonight and tomorrow…Happy Birthday! May all your wishes come true!
I hope you are thoroughly enjoying your BIRTHDAY (!!) celebration, some delicious wine and of course the yummy cake the husband made you