Howdy, friends! Did you have a good weekend? Ours was filled with awesome weather by day and babysitting by night!
Friday night we walked downtown and picnicked with pizza from Christian’s. This is going to become a weekly affair! We split a pizza with a bunch of friends and no one was happier than Mr. Mazen.
He LOVES pizza!
And I love their avocado feta pizza that I had with a glass of wine : )
The kids played and the grownups chased them around
Friday night after the sun set I headed to our neighbor’s house and did some babysitting for them. We’re trading post-bedtime sitting once a month or so and it’s so nice!
Saturday morning Maze and I went to the gym while Matt was on top of Montalto slicing bread for the annual up-hill 5K race.
During athletic conditioning I pulled something in my back and had to stop short. The staff got me some ice and it got better and better as the day progressed. I’m really hoping it was just a fluke and that I’ll be fine. It’s feeling normal the day after.
Mazen and I strolled through the market and had tastes of bread and strawberries!
We came home with freshly made corn tortillas, pickled watermelon (that M loved!) and the new Juice Laundry strawberry shake that’s made from s-berries, almonds, vanilla and dates. It’s divine!
I also bought a locally smoked trout that I had for lunch.
Some Caromont Farm cheese (one of which I took to that night’s party)
And strawberries! Note many are missing : )
Trout salad! With a tortilla on the edge. (I had done some snacking so that’s why this looks small)
Mazen tried the Australian Pie Guy’s pie with a side of mac and cheese. He sure loved it!
Saturday afternoon we headed to our friends’ for a Derby Party! The best mint juleps ever!
Kevin is from Kentucky, so he’s all about the traditions. This was such a fun family event, and we all bet on horses. We drew our horses from a hat to be fair. My horse was Dance with Fate and didn’t do so well, but Matt had Commanding Curve and won $25 from the pot! Since he took the $5 he bet from my wallet, I got that back plus $5 interest : )
We had delicious food
And I almost ate this yummy baby! Just a few weeks old.
Saturday night we had Sylvia over for a slumber party while her parents went to a wedding. Highlight of my night was when she asked me to sing her to sleep. Hope it was the highlight of hers! Ha!
Sunday we ate breakfast, went running, entertained some out of town family friends, ate lunch…
Scrambled egg, smoked trout and Caromont Farm cheese over greens with toast
And wedding cake that Sarah brought me as a thank you for watching S!
Sunday night we went to the Hill & Holler dinner!!! To be continued…
Katie says
Mazen looks like a big boy in these pictures, and not a baby! wow!!
Jackie says
What a fun weekend! Those Friday concert events look so fun!
karla says
your arms look amazing!!!
Mom says
Fun to see your grandparents’ old wire basket go to market!
Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says
That smoked trout is calling my name! Smoked fish is so flavorful and delicious!!
Tonya says
awesome weekend! and I love Hill & Holler recaps! Can’t wait.
Cheri @ overactive blogger says
I bought a ton of strawberries yesterday and I’m not sure what I’m gonna do with them!
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
Whenever I see the pictures of you guys picnicing outside with all the other people – I wish they did something like that around here (or maybe I need to look harder). It just seems like the very essense of Summer to me – of course you get to enjoy nicer weather in Spring. 🙂
The little baby looks so precious – and you’re rocking a killer / envying bicep in the picture too!!
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
That pizza is the size of M’s head!! 😉
Elizabeth {Positively Healthy} says
Loving the derby party! Sounds like you had a great weekend!
Ali says
I love your blue and white striped dress! Where did you get it?
KathEats says
Gap!
Alex @ Kenzie Life says
Sounds like a fun weekend and the avocado feta pizza looks AMAZING. I’m going to try that combo the next time I make some!
Melanie says
Dayum Girl! Look at those guns… I see your hard work paying off! 🙂
p.s. Omg, that picture of Mazen grabbing at the camera is adorable.
KathEats says
Haha thanks!
Liz says
Wow that’s a busy weekend!! Sounds fun. How on earth did Mazen not get any pizza sauce on his shirt?! Too cute!
KathEats says
He did get some on : )
Tracy says
For some reason Mazen looks so much older in this post! So cute!
Melanie says
I totally thought the same thing!!
Jeri says
I saw some smoked salmon at the store and thought of you. I was scared to get it because I didn’t have any salad fixings. But I want to try it soon.
S/N: My son has agreed to eat salads one day a week this spring and summer. So that’s salad (probably with chicken), seafood friday, and a meatless day. Making progress slowly. Now for this pollen to end so I can get out the house and ride my bike.
KathEats says
Excellent!!
Polly @ Tasty Food Project says
Mazen looks like he was having a great time! What a fun weekend!
Leah @ goodnight cheese says
That looks like a really fun and busy weekend! 100% interest for Matt, totally reasonable, haha.
KathEats says
Hey, he offered it! I didn’t ask.
Ashley @ Saving Money in your Twenties says
YUM! Avocado feta pizza sounds delish!
Angela Gilmore says
Yum! You’ve got to post the recipe for the mint juleps, it looks intense!
Nan says
Your friday nights sound like perfection…. I want to do that!!
Taylor Norris says
How do your pronounce Mazen’s name? Soft “s” sound, or “z” sound?
KathEats says
Rhymes with raisin : )
Taylor Norris says
So … the z sound?
KathEats says
Yes
Lauren @ Focused To Be Fit says
Love the mint julep in the mason jar and you look so good – the dress and pearls are adorable. 🙂
simple green moms says
Looks like such a fun-filled weekend. Totally want to try the avocado/feta pizza… YUM =)
[email protected] says
There are no cuter photos than Mazen with his pizza slice!! He takes them on with gusto! Love it!
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
I love the picture of Mazen eating his pizza. That piece is huge!! AND I still need to try avocado on my pizza!
Rebekah {aCricketSang} says
Looks like he was enjoying the pizza!
Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says
I agree with everyone else— your arms rock!! Looks like some fantastic events and eats!
Carrie says
Kath, What are your summer plans? Planning any parties? vacations? household renos/changes? personal projects? What is your do list/plan when you have a house party or overnight guests. You make it seem so effortless, what is your secret?
KathEats says
Trip to the beach, annual low country boil party, trip to Sonoma!
Jo says
You can’t beat a good Aussie pie!
Kristi says
Where does Sylvia sleep during sleepovers? My friend and I trade babysitting but have never done overnights. Curious how it works with two toddlers!
KathEats says
She sleeps in our pack n play in the guest room…or in the dark downstairs living room if her parents are sleeping over as well.
Jo says
Great times and your arms are AMAZING!!!!! Hard work pays off!
Steph says
That looked like so much fun! That pizza was bigger than Mazen’s head!