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September 22, 2014

Weekend With The Sayas

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How was your weekend? I don’t think I sat down between Friday and Sunday evenings. We were parents of two twins this weekend, and had our hands full!

Mazen’s BFF Sylvia (aka Saya, which she also calls Mazen) came to stay with us while her parents went on a romantic getaway. We have such a great babysitting trade (they watched Mazen while we went to Alexandria for our anniversary), and we love to give each other time away. The kiddos loved the sleepovers!

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On Friday night we took them both to the gym while Matt and I attended the latest ACAC Happy Hour fitness class.

The challenge: a biathlon (running and biking) as many miles as you can in 10x10x5x5 minute intervals. I ran 1.37 miles in 10 minutes and .67 in 5 minutes for a total of almost exactly 2 miles in 15. It was EXHAUSING and probably the fastest I have ran in 3+ years. (Mind you these were treadmill miles). We also biked (5.2 + 2.8 miles = 8 miles in 15) to complete the competition. Sadly my team lost, but I came in as the female with the fastest run time and second overall! I was pretty pleased with that considering I have done zero training or races since becoming a mom. Just my competitive nature coming out! These Friday night events are SO FUN and you should join ACAC to participate : ) Tell Chris I sent you!

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We (Great Harvest) catered the rooftop social hour afterwards – lots of healthy sandwiches with dips and spreads and rolls!

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We also brought sweets – can you see the hidden message!?

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Saturday morning I took it easy with the kiddos and let them play inside and outside and all around. I ate breakfast standing in the kitchen while pacing back and forth making sure both kids had everything they needed. Mothers of twins, I worship you!

We had quiche that Matt brought home from the bakery for lunch. Plus an avocado and feta salad on the side.

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After lunch we took the Sayas to a 4H festival at Lee Park where they got to see a host of animals up close and personal. They loved it!

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The “bucking” horsey was especially fun

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And getting to pet some of the animals

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After an afternoon of quiet time (one napper and one reader) we took them to Brixx Pizza for dinner. A college favorite of ours! Karen came too!

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I had a beer sampler for old time’s sake

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The Brixx spinach salad is one of the best in the world!

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We shared FOUR pizzas between the 5 of us – with the intention of bring home plenty for lunch the next day! I just love the Brixx crust – so thin and doughy.

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Once the kiddos were asleep, Matt and I watched some TV and totally vegged out.

Sunday morning we made eggs and raspberry toast with raspberries on the side.

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Matt took the toddlers to the gym while I went grocery shopping.

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I took advantage of the 2 hours they were gone (which included a trip to the park as well!) and worked my butt off around the house. I logged 5,000 steps on my Jawbone before noon!

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I made a batch of Emily’s baked apples in my rice cooker!

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We had leftover pizza and salads for lunch

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Later that afternoon I went to my soccer game {WE WON!!} Jawbone total including soccer = 19,683 steps. I think I’m going to hit 20,000 before this day is over! (A record!)

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And then we invited Sarah and John and Karen over for Sunday dinner – pork tenderloin, taters, roasted zucchini and eggplant and Spinach Feta rolls. Plus some Simi Sauv Blanc.

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Our weekend was a lovely mix of kicking back at home and the flurry of having two children underfoot. Hope yours was good too!

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  1. Tonya says

    September 22, 2014 at 7:25 am

    Awww! That pic of Mazen clasping his hands and giggling in his sailboat shirt is too adorable! That is one happy child.

    So we’re Jawbonin’ it now? No more Fitbittin’?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      September 22, 2014 at 7:36 am

      Yeah I’m doing a review of the Up!

      Reply
  2. Livi @ Eat, Pray, Work It Out says

    September 22, 2014 at 7:38 am

    Those two are too cute together!!

    Reply
  3. Anele @ Success Along the Weigh says

    September 22, 2014 at 7:41 am

    It looks like the kids had fun together! So nice of you guys to exchange babysitting so the parents can still get time away!

    Reply
  4. Kaila @healthyhelperblog! says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:02 am

    Must have been fun to experience what it’s like to have two little ones! Give you any insight for the future?! 🙂

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    • KathEats says

      September 22, 2014 at 8:05 am

      Makes me really glad we’ve spaced a second so we don’t have 2 under 2 🙂

      Reply
  5. Ali @ Peaches and Football says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:08 am

    Wow! You need to write a post about how you get that much energy, lol. What a weekend. GREAT job on the treadmill time and being the 2nd female overall – I bet that was a great feeling.

    Maze is definitely losing some of that baby face now. I can’t believe how quick the time goes. He’s getting so big. 🙂

    Reply
  6. lisa valinsky says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:45 am

    Looks like a full and fun weekend. The pizzas look extra delicious. One day we’re going to visit in Charlottesville and I’ll finally get to check out all of these places I’ve read about through you!

    Reply
  7. Chelsea @ TableForOne says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:46 am

    What a fun weekend with toddlers. Such fun friends!

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  8. Simple Green Moms says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:48 am

    I think that 20,000 steps deserves another beer sampler! =)

    Reply
  9. Connie says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Mazen looks so much like Matt in that picture at Brixx! I have SO much respect for moms of twins. I have no dea how they do it!

    Reply
  10. Eileen says

    September 22, 2014 at 8:58 am

    That’s a lovely arrangement that you and your friend have. Looks like Mazen likes having a sister around! 😉

    Is the hidden message “Work out and you can eat whatever you want?” 🙂

    Reply
  11. jill says

    September 22, 2014 at 9:22 am

    The pizza looks so tasty! So great that Mazen had a weekend-long playdate. I bet he loved it. I’m so envious that your gym has childcare available. Everybody has fun and gets a workout or some serious playtime!

    Reply
  12. Sarah says

    September 22, 2014 at 10:49 am

    Kath, do you have the link to Emily’s baked apple recipe, or can you provide it here? I just spent way too much time searching her site and I can’t find it! Thank you! Your weekend looked fantastic!

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    • KathEats says

      September 22, 2014 at 11:51 am

      It’s in this post! Brilliant technique!
      http://www.dailygarnish.com/2013/01/weekly-meal-prep.html

      Reply
  13. Ellen @ Wannabe Health Nut says

    September 22, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    Awesome job on finishing first place in the run! That pizza was well-deserved. YUM!

    Reply
  14. Alex @ Get Big, Go To Work says

    September 22, 2014 at 12:15 pm

    Those Friday night ACAC workouts look like so much fun! My fiancé and I enjoy participating in active activities together; I need to see if they have these events at the Richmond ACAC too!

    Reply
  15. Alexandria says

    September 22, 2014 at 12:58 pm

    Your workout sweatshirt is too cute. Where did you find it?

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      September 22, 2014 at 12:59 pm

      It’s Lululemon!

      Reply
  16. Tracy says

    September 22, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    Congrat’s on placing 2nd and the 20,000 steps! You should be proud of both!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      September 22, 2014 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  17. Courtney says

    September 22, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    I don’t typically comment, but Karen looks beautiful!

    Reply
  18. Sagan says

    September 22, 2014 at 5:23 pm

    Aw that all sounds so nice! The quiche looks AMAZING.

    Reply
  19. Tate says

    September 22, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    Hey Kath,
    I just thought it might be nice if you would acknowledge the missing UVA student with a sentence or two in your blog. I think everyone has this poor girl and her family in their thoughts. You are a member of her community, so just thought it might be appropriate and thoughtful. Surely, you are aware of the hundreds of volunteers in your area searching for Hannah.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      September 22, 2014 at 7:31 pm

      You’re right i should have written about it. It’s been a heartbreaking story to follow.

      Reply
      • Courtney says

        September 23, 2014 at 9:56 am

        You can write about it, there is still time! Perhaps you can write a post with her full name, large headshot of her face, details of her last appearance, any leads/clues, and a phone number where people can phone into for tips?

        Reply
  20. ali says

    September 22, 2014 at 6:09 pm

    I agree with the above comment that Karen has been looking AMAZING lately! I hope she is doing well!

    Is there any local updates on the missing Charlottesville woman? So scary for the girl and her family, but also for local residents.

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      September 22, 2014 at 7:09 pm

      Sadly there are no updates. It’s been really intense here and I hope they are on the right track.

      Reply
      • ali says

        September 22, 2014 at 7:56 pm

        Thank you for the update. I’m keeping her in my thoughts.

        Reply
  21. Alex @ True Femme says

    September 22, 2014 at 7:14 pm

    What a fun (and busy) weekend! I totally love the Lulu workout jacket (I really wanted one when they came out but by the time I got there 3 days later they were all sold out–which seems to happen to me all the time there lol). Anyway, it looks great on you!

    Reply
  22. Sam says

    September 22, 2014 at 9:19 pm

    I live in Blacksburg and have been following the search for Hannah as well.

    Kath, I have two little guys, 16 mos. and 3.5 years old, and, dude….I am SHOT by the end of each and every day. 🙂 Two young active ones is no. joke.

    Reply
  23. Carrie (This Fit Chick) says

    September 22, 2014 at 9:43 pm

    What a lovely weekend! Mine was pizza filled too, but not the nice kind! Dominos, haha 😛

    Reply
  24. Kayla says

    September 23, 2014 at 9:42 am

    Those are absolutely precious pictures of the kiddos Kath! I love your photography. It sounds like you had a great weekend 🙂

    Reply
  25. Tricia says

    September 23, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    That class at the gym sounds like a blast. I wish my gym had one!

    Can you link to the baked apple recipe? I couldn’t find it on her website but I’d love to try it! Thanks!

    Reply
    • KathEats says

      September 23, 2014 at 8:41 pm

      Here it is! http://www.dailygarnish.com/2013/01/weekly-meal-prep.html

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        September 23, 2014 at 8:53 pm

        Thank you so much! You’re amazing!

        Reply

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