I made it! I-66 and 495 were pretty awful, but thankfully I arrived in just over 3 hours.
Smotey the dog could not hold still for our Three Generation photo!
Lunch for the road! Made by my loving husband in my flurry this morning
Great Harvest bread, spinach, pumpkin butter + sharp white cheddar. It works. Don’t ask : )
I ate it in the car – somewhere between I-70 and the Baltimore beltline while jamming to Christmas music.
I also packed an apple, which I ate when I got to Grams, along with a piece of cake for dessert!
My grandmother rested this afternoon while Mom and I paid a visit to our favorite Towson landmark: the huge Towson Town Center Mall! I got a few sweaters for Montana – all of Banana was 40% off today!!
Mom and I are headed back to Gram’s for…Manhattans!!
Rachel says
Hey Kath- just wanted to say hi from Baltimore! I love Towson Town Center, in fact I’ll be there tomorrow! Hope you have fun while you’re here 🙂
Kath says
Maybe I’ll be back!
Simply Life says
So glad you got there safely!
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
My grandmother’s favorite drink is a Manhattan as well. Enjoy the time with your mom and grandma!
[email protected] The Fitted Apron says
I had a my first Manhattan a couple of weeks ago. It was pretty tasty even though it was missing the cherry 🙁 I’m sure it wasn’t as good as your pops 🙂 Have fun visiting with your mom and grandma. Love three generation photos.
stacey-healthylife says
Glad you arrived safely. Enjoy your time.
Katy (The Singing Runner) says
Have fun in Baltimore! Glad you made it there safely!
Lauren says
Kath, GET OUT!! I was just at The Towson Mall yesterday! 🙂 That’s too bad we just missed each other.
kristin says
Kath– What is your recipe for a Manhattan?
Kath says
Maker’s Mark Bourbon on the rocks with a hefty splash of cherry juice and a cherry on top. I could take or leave the sweet vermouth.
Anna @ ciaotochow says
Sounds like a ton of fun – I love shopping with my mom! And your hubby made one yummy-lookin’ sandwich (sure it was amazing!).
britt says
shopping with mom is the best!! i can’t wait to see my mom this week! have a great trip 🙂
grocery goddess jen says
Looks like fun, and that sandwich combo actually sounds awesome.
[email protected] says
I love the pumpkin butter/spinach combo on sandwiches!!!
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
i’m glad you got to your grandmother’s safely!
that sandwich sounds yummy – what an interesting combo of ingredients!
Vanessa says
I’ve never had a manhattan before. I think I need to try one.
Kath says
Order it extra sweet!!
ilana says
Manhattan’s are my favorite big girl drink. I had a fancy variation on one on my birthday this year–so yummy. 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Lovely three generation picture! Your grandmother looks amazing for her age. We should all be so lucky! 🙂
Averie (LoveVeggiesandYoga) says
your Three Generation photo is gorgeous!!!
Manhattans, i can get on board with that, very easily 🙂 enjoy!!!
Heidi - apples under my bed says
sweet family photo! and what a gorgeous dog!! 🙂
Heidi xo
Alyssa says
I was just at Towson Town Center this afternoon….wish I’d seen you! That sandwich does sound amazing.
Kath says
So many of you guys!
Dee says
Love the three generation photo! 🙂 Yay sales + malls! 🙂
Amanda (Eating Up) says
That’s my favorite sandwich! I got the idea from your blog years ago! 🙂
Sarah @ See Sarah Graduate says
the three generation photo is great!
🙂
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I’m glad you made it there safe! 40% off at Banana Republic sounds like such an excellent deal! Nicely done. I am sure you will use those sweaters a ton, and who doesn’t love cute wintery sweaters? 🙂
Shannon at Her Dog Blog says
Hi Kath! Looks like fun! What kind of dog is Smotey? He looks like my American Eskimo Keeshond mix boy!
Kath says
I actually have no idea – he was adopted by my grandparents from the street
Shannon at Her Dog Blog says
Wow! Cool. Well, I’m guessing he is at least part American Eskimo!
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
Woohooo 3 generations! our grandmother looks great!
Haleigh says
I am glad to hear that you arrived in Baltimore safely! Have a great time 🙂
Felicia (a taste of health with balance) says
Towson!! I lived there for 4 years, miss that mall!! Have a blast!
Christine says
Towson…where I go to school! (Goucher, walking distance from the mall!) Enjoy Baltimore!
Kath says
My grandmother’s apt. overlooks Goucher!
Yena says
Your hair looks amazing!
Kath says
Why thanks!
Sarah says
Aw I live Towson! I can’t wait to go there this weekend. Have fun with your family.
Alexa @ The Girl In Chucks says
I did major Banana Republic sweater shopping last week….HUGE sweater sale! Can we say, awesome?! 😀
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
That is one insane mall! It looks like a mansion! 😀
I actually love the combo of pumpkin butter and cheese too! There’s something so simple but pleasing about the flavors. 😀
Katy @ A Healthy Shot says
Looooooooove Towson Town Center!! I was there last week 🙂 Hope you’re having fun!!
megan says
Spinach and pumpkin butter….would have never thought it but love it!!!
Lindsey says
Aww my home town, and favorite mall! I can’t wait to be home on the 23rd and seeing this familiar site made me even more excited! Safe travels!
Alaina says
I love the Banana! I can only buy something from there if it’s on sale or it’s at the outlet, though.
Hope you have a fun stay in Baltimore!
Hannah says
There are so many gorgeous dogs in your life! Love seeing them all 🙂
Ashley @ the fit academic says
I love the 3 generation photo with the Dog! So sweet! I’ve always tried to do a “family portrait” with my Dog – but he just won’t behave! Glad you made it there safely!
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
That’s such a sweet 3 generation photo! When I was a baby we managed to get a 5 generation photo!
ashley nicole says
your hair is getting so long!
Melissa @ I Never Imagined says
By “piece of cake” you must mean “a few crumbs”! Lucky there will be lots of birthday cake soon 🙂
Allie (Nutty FlexitALLIEan) says
Yay Towson Town Mall! I grew up about 20 minutes away, and my dad works across the street. it’s definitely one of the best malls in Baltimore. Love it 🙂
retro sweets says
Is there another room for a Manhattan lover? Count me in please! Wow, I love seeing beautiful Grams like that.
BTW your Gram’s plate looks so pretty! How old is that?
Jessie -- TheMessieKitchen.com says
66 and 495 are my nightmare…. and I get to drive them EVERYDAY 🙂
Jessica says
I miss Baltimore so much! Towson TC is the best mall; and it’s huge to boot!! 😀
Amanda says
Your hair looks SO long and shiny! SO jealous over here!!