Canada Day was fun! Ange, Colin, and Monica joined us. Dave and Ewa were there in spirit! They just bought a house so they had some last minute house prep to do on Canada Day to put their house on the market. We got to have them over Saturday night though, so it was nice to catch up with them!
Do you like our makeshift ‘patio set’ made up of hand me down chairs and a worn Ikea table? ;) It did the trick for now! We would like to buy a new set at some point.
The décor was a bunch of mini Canada Day flags! And one lone gal in her fav red Target dress…;)
And also, some wild flowers that were picked on our afternoon walk.
But Ange’s flowers stole the show! Look at the gorgeous gerbera daisies she gave me. :)
Dinner was great! Ange brought a chickpea salad with a homemade strawberry glaze, I made my Weekend Glow Kale Salad (made with garden kale!), we grilled pineapples, and Colin brought chicken to BBQ for the meat eaters. I was also going to grill veggie burgers, but after my bad reaction on Thursday I am staying clear of anything soy until I get tested. I also ran out of time to make my own burgers! It ended up being more than enough though and dinner was great.
Grilled pineapples are the best! Try them with a tiny sprinkle of cinnamon.
I drank too much beer! I had 4 or 5 which is a lot for me these days.
After dinner, we walked about 20 mins. to catch some fireworks and I demonstrated how NOT to take a good photograph…!
Eric said, ‘Don’t quit your day job!’
:-\
We also failed miserably at getting a picture together…
Drank more beer after returning. Clearly I needed it…. ;)
Then, it was out like a light…
(That was actually another picture of the fireworks!)
Yesterday, we went on a walk along Lakeshore in Oakville and Burlington as it was a beautiful day (although VERY humid).
We also started the process of going through each room and getting rid of unwanted household items. I started on the laundry room and kitchen and Eric started on the basement. I can’t believe how much crap we’ve collected since we moved in!
It’s amazing how many ‘things’ can accumulate in a home. It feels so good to give away what we don’t need and only keep the essentials. My kitchen cupboards are only half full now and I’m only keeping the things I use on a regular basis. Today, I’m tackling the office which is going to be a huge process!
We also did a little dog sitting for Dave and Ewa while people came to look at their house. :) Hi Benny!
This morning, we went out for a 3 mile bike + run (him on bike, me on foot). I busted my butt on this run and had a great negative split!
Mile 1: 8:50
Mile 2: 7:34
Mile 3: 7:35
It was hot, hilly, and windy and I was POOPED! I really gave that run everything I had in me. Felt great after. Workouts don’t have to be long to be effective!
Today I’m organizing and purging our office (ahhhh) and Eric is working on the deck stairs. Tonight, we’re capping off the weekend with a picnic at the beach. Should be fun!
Have a good one. :)
Sounds like your Canada Day celebration was a success! You definitely know how to throw a party, Angela! :-)
You look so festive! Love your dress. Target is the best. :)
I lov grilled pineapple too. I use brown sugar but also add cayenne for a little kick. It’s really good with the sweet!
What a perfect weekend :). Have fun at the beach! That chickpea salad Ange made sounds amaze…yummay
Looks like a wonderful weekend! Love the pictures of the flowers and beach.
We’re going to be moving next month so we need to start consolidating and tossing anything we don’t regularly use. Should be fun!
Looks like fun! I love that you and Eric bike/run together. It’s something Steve< Sophie and I should do this summer!
it’s nice having company!
Looks like a fun party! Grilled pineapple is delish!!
This looks like such a fun weekend :) I just love your photos, they perfectly capture the moments!
WOW, busy girl!! And look at that awesome sweaty glow – you must have been movin’!! Thanks so much for having me Ange, it was an awesome dinner as always! Good luck tackling the office. I totally agree with you on the topic of only keeping essentials. It seems like every weekend I find at least a bag of stuff in my room of things I could easily do without. I also plan to tackle the rest of my house… my downstairs storage room is going to be quite a project! Have a lovely Sunday! :)
My husband and I just downsized and have been purging our “stuff” too! Amazing how much collects!
Btw I meant to ask, what kind of ear buds to you use when running? I’m in desperate need of a new pair! Do they stay in your ears ok?
I use the ones that came with my apple shuffle. They stay in quite well surprisingly.
“Workouts don’t have to be long to be effective!”
amen! what i live by these days!
Amazing times on the last two miles of that run! Definitely believable that you “busted your butt” on it… And I agree – workouts don’t need to be long to be effective. Intensity plays a big part, for sure.
Looks like you guys have had a great weekend thus far. :) A picnic on the beach… What a perfect way to end the long weekend! And don’t feel bad about firework photos – they’re seriously hard to capture. Great attempt on your part! Besides – your dinner looked AMAZING and that’s enough to compensate, right?! Love the hue of your red dress, as well!
Have a great Sunday~
Fun day! I bet grilled pineapple is amazing :)
Hahhaha toooo much beer perhaps?
yes and a headache the next morning to remind me of course. ;)
I love the cheery pictures of the wildflowers! You are glowing after that run! ;)
food looks delicious I love the chickpea salad !!
Loved this post! Really fun! :) Cute pics of you and Eric! And congrats on that super fast time!! You must have been going like the clappers!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Looks like you’re having a great long weekend! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday :)
Canada is beautiful! :-)
Those splits are awesome Ange! Wow you are speedy!!! And I agree….hard, short workouts can be just as effective! All that matters is how hard you push your body!