Hope you guys had wonderful weekends! Mine was great : ) My mom is back from a trip to Italy, so I was able to wish her a happy MD in the same country, and my sister celebrated her first MD with Miss Emmie!
–> Top right was Larbs’s most awkward year, and I think bottom right definitely wins for mine!! LOL!
Our house started off the day with pancakes!! Sprinkles for a bit more excitement.
Thomas owns this big double-burner griddle, and I used it for the first time. It sure made pancake cooking so much easier! One batch and done.
My women’s soccer league invited me to join them for their spring tournament, and we had two games scheduled for Sunday. I couldn’t wait to play with just women again! It’s still very competitive, but the intensity is down a notch from co-ed with the guys.
Game #1 vibes:
I had an hour break in between games, so I went home just so I could sit down and have a snack. Peanut butter pretzels and a banana! #carbs
After game #2, I was exhausted! I drank a bottle of Gatorade and a whole Hydroflask of water but still felt dehydrated and headachey. Game two was hotter and tougher!
Snack on the ride home:
I took a much-needed shower and then Thomas and I got the house ready for his mom to visit for dinner. Mazen helped set the table. He is such a good helper boy!
Eileen brought these beautiful flowers from her garden <3
Thomas surprised us with the dinner menu, and put out my favorite appetizer — Saint Angel triple creme brie, fig spread and crostini. Plus olives and chips and red wine for the moms!
He grilled lamb and made risotto and asparagus. Delicious meal!
Mr. Mazen couldn’t wait for dessert because he and Matt made me this beautiful cake!
They are quite the cooking duo, and I couldn’t think of a more delicious Mother’s Day gift : )
Thomas and I finished Westworld last night. I’m not sure I really liked the ending all that much :/ Is there a season 2 in the making?
These next two weeks are going to be quite crazy for me — I am traveling to four different overnight locations! Three for work and one for pleasure, although all of them will be fun! I’m going to try to keep live blogging during my travels, but that might mean I skip a day or a post goes up at midnight eastern time. Guess you’ll be in for some surprises!
xoxo
Carrie this fit chick says
That sounds like an exhausting, but fun day! Love that you had dinner outside in the daylight- looks lovely!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
Happy, happy mother’s day! I love the cake so much! It really looks warm and homemade!
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Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says
Happy (late) Mother’s Day Kath! So jealous of your soccer skills, it looks like so much fun!
Hannah @CleanEatingVeggieGirl says
Strawberries are SO good right now! I’m glad they are finally back in season. I want to eat ALL THE FRUIT.
montessoriishmom says
What a wonderful Mother’s Day 🙂 That cake is so sweet.
tinyFarm says
Looks like you had a great Mother’s Day, that cake is too cute!
Stacey says
Omg Saint Angel Triple Creme is my favorite too! I love it with fig spread. Have you ever tried it with dates? I slice them down the middle and then put a bit of the cheese in the center of the date. It’s unreal!! Glad you had a wonderful Mothers day!
KathEats says
Yumm!
Linda @ the Fitty says
Oh my gosh,how beautiful! And homemade and made with love. Honestly, I don’t know if I ever want kids but if I do THIS WOULD BE THE REASON.
Melissa | HerGreenLife says
Love that Matt helped Mazen make you a special cake — so sweet!
Amy says
Hi Kath,
Thanks for posting about Gus’ toy a few back. I found that brand at TJ MAXX this weekend for 7.99. Got the dinosaur and the big blue fish for my pup. They look like great quality. Will see if they hold up! Always on the lookout for something fun AND safe!
KathEats says
Yay!
Jill says
I was so disappointed in the West World ending also, though I did like the show.
Mandy @ The Mood Eater says
How sweet that Matt and Mazen made you a cake! Happy Mothers Day, Kath! 🙂 (PS – those pancakes look delish!)
Ash Diamond says
If you’re coming to NYC, let me know 🙂
KathEats says
I’m not this time, but I’d love to see you! But I might want to see you more in a few months when you are two!
Kathleen says
Happy belated mother’s day!
You are so lucky to have such nice weather for dining al fresco. I live in Seattle and I hate it here! It was 52* and rainy today.
Mom says
The cakes looks delicious and so does the dinner. Glad my buddy Maze is becoming a helper boy!
Diana says
The Westworld ending was so not what I expected! But I loved the show overall. It really makes you think. I’m pretty sure they are planning future seasons. Can’t wait to see how they carry the story forward. Also, that cake looks amazing! They did a great job. 🙂
Audrey says
Love the idea of putting sprinkles in pancakes, and that cake is so cute. I’ve been meaning to start West World!
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Mary Roth says
I’m glad that you were able to have such a wonderful Mother’s Day with all the special people in your life and do the things that you love to do. I never realized how much Mazen looks like you until you posted your family pictures from when you were younger! What a good looking family!
KathEats says
I agree – me as a kid is Mazen! (Fixed your ??s!)
Chelsea says
Happy Mother’s Day! How sweet that Mazen made you a cake.
As for Westworld, there is a season 2 in the works. 🙂
Kathy says
I could make a meal out of just your appetizers, yum! If you like soft gooey cheese, check out St. Andres, it’s ridiculously good
Samantha says
Mazen’s crooked haircut is so cute and quirky! Also, I definitely need to try that Brie and fig spread combination!
KathEats says
Haha – he won’t let me trim it. He’ll be getting another one next week.
Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) says
Cute cake! That’s so nice that Matt and Mazen made it together for you 🙂