^^Those two are so cute!!! School was out yesterday, so Sarah and I took the kids down to Short Pump. It’s our favorite little day-off field trip! The kids LOVE the giant play structure and change of scenery at the ACAC (our gym) there, and Sarah and I love the rooftop cafe and pool : )
Breakfast before we hit the road:
The drive is about 50 minutes and zooms by. Once the kids were settled, we did 26 minutes on the Stairmaster, 15 minutes of random weight lifting and ran a mile as fast as we could. We earned a little relaxation! Sadly the hot tub was closed for the day, but the pool was heated, so we took a nice little dip after lunch!
I ordered a grilled chicken and Swiss panini with a veggie cup on the side. Sarah had extra carrots and hummus for us to snack on.
After showers (the locker room there is like a spa!), we went over to the huge mall and let the kids run around a bit.
Mazen and I went into the Athleta store for a peek, and I ended up buying a few things! I was on the hunt for great shorts that I could sweat in all summer, and they have so many awesome options. Plus this cute skirt! Note the Batman shoes peeking out under the mirrors. This was one of the first times we’ve ever shopped together, and it was so much fun! M actually gave me his opinion on the clothes I tried on.
We headed to the children’s museum, which was right next door, for some play time after that. The kids loved all the stations!
Sarah and I found some bean bag chairs, aka the grown-up rest area 🙂
No idea what was happening here!
The ride home is always tough when everyone is tired, but some snacks helped!
Thomas had put a lasagna in the oven (from Mona Lisa Pasta) and we had that with salads for dinner.
I also had some of this – another “wine” mocktail. I like it better than the cranberry (which is SO TART) but this one is sweetened with more sugar, so it’s a pro and a con!
Talk to ya later friends!
Oh that pool looks fabulous! I need new shorts and haven’t known where to look, I’ll check Athleta this weekend while I’m there!
I would not have noticed the Batman shoes if you hadn’t pointed them out. Mazen’s stealth game is on point! 🙂
Haha!!
The Children’s Museum looks like a lot of fun! Perfect place to learn and play at the same time!
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I loved road tripping to Short Pump when I lived in Fredericksburg!
That Athleta outfit pic sent me right over to their site! I need some comfy bottoms and outfits like that for active days this summer.
The Hudson shorts are the bomb!! Dress ’em up or down. These too!! I got one of each in different colors.
I also got these because of the stretchy waste and beachy stripes!
And for the gym – these! Lillies!!
Oooh! Love the hudson shorts!
Since this Fall, I’ve been trying to cut down on alcohol but still like a special drink at night after work. I’ve switched to having a half bottle of kombucha in a wine glass. As long as you choose one that’s low sugar, it’s a good option and still feels like a treat!
I think anything in a wine glass satisfies the conditioning for relaxation : )
Idk why this is true, but it is! I’m taking a break from wine as well, but I pour kombucha or Lacroix in a wine glass and it still relaxes me. Must be psychological.
yup!
If you start making your own kombucha, you’ll have a great mocktail available all the time! 😉
I may – my neighbors are into it.
Aw what a fun day together! It’s nice that you could both treat yourselves… athleta is somewhere I should shop more often. I usually go to Lulu, but don’t give athleta a chance!
So fun!!! Love that first pic of the kiddos! We live in Fredericksburg, and I always associate Short Pump with Homecoming or Prom dress shopping for my daughter…and trying on the perfect dress at the beginning, but spending the whole day looking only to go back to the first one she tried on. 🙂 Great times together, though!
Mazen is too cute! That lasagna looks delish, by the way! That cherry juice mixed with Lacroix would be really good, I think!
Every part of that day sounds SO fun! I love that skirt from Athleta.
I like an ounce or 2 of tart cherry juice (unsweetened) mixed with seltzer. The bubbles cut the tart flavor.
Does that skirt have pockets?
Yes. That zip!!
Aint it a little earl for Halloween? 😉
That hummus and lasagna look amazing!
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Is that tart cherry juice actually sweetened, or does it just have a higher sugar content than cranberry? Asking because I’m 99% sure I have the same bottle in my fridge, and the ingredients are tart cherry juice concentrate and water. I love small quantities of tart cherry juice for its anti-inflammatory properties and its ability to help regulate sleep, but I don’t want added sugar.
Just looked at the label – it’s just water and cherry juice with no added sugar. Sounds like we have the same one!