I really like it when we wear matching tank tops… just need to get one for Brooker to rock on our runs. PS I don’t know how Billy doesn’t run with sunglasses. I go blind without them.
Another Saturday run in the books with the family. I insist on pushing Brooke the whole time because I am convinced that stroller running will help get me that sub 3 that I am lusting after. We drove to a lake a little farther away from home so that we could run in a new place. We did 8 miles running @ 8 minute mile pace and then walked another 2 because it was so gorgeous out. FYI the BOB stroller rocked the dirt roads.
Fast forward approximately 6 hours and we had an invitation for s’mores and the beach. I will never ever ever turn down anything that involves those two things.
We got there right at sunset and started things off right by cooking our hot dogs over the fire. Pretty sure Brooke’s eyes get more and more blue everyday (I think I was asleep in this picture).
Have you ever seen the coconut covered marshmallows? They help to create the PERFECT s’more … so do Symphony bars. I just had a small one because I knew that I had to save room for something very special.
After a few hours of sitting around the fire we went to Marianne’s. I think around 70 people have told me that I have to go here because I will die from happiness. There were almost too many flavors to choose from.
I had the coconut fudge and 10-20 (caramel ice cream with oreo and fudge). I am currently counting down the days until summer because I think Brooker and I will drive to Santa Cruz every day for beach and ice cream.
MOST importantly happy happy birthday to the best dad in the whole wide world!!
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Do you run with sunglasses?
Did you eat anything delicious yesterday?
Tell me three things you are doing today!!
Ever tried any creative s’mores creations?
-Toasted coconut marshmallows. I have also tried a reese’s one before and that was excellent.
You guys are so cute in your tank tops! I hope pushing that stroller gives you strength and endurance and when you run without it you fly :)
I agree with you on the sunglasses. I must wear them to run, even if it’s overcast, just to block wind from drying out my eyeballs.
i don’t run with sunglasses – but probably should. it’s just a weird habit i’ve developed! those ice cream flavors would cause me a panic attack – too many amazing flavors!!
Oh my….a Reese’s s’mores sounds perfect!! Brooke’s eyes are indeed, GORGEOUS!!
Running with shades is a MUST for me. I could probably get by with a hat, but one or the other is a must! Love the matching running outfits!
Today I am….
- running 6 miles
- grocery shopping
- making homemade pizza
Wow what a perfect day!!! Happy birthday to your dad! Yesterday I had some amazing cookie cake and valentines chocolates that were like heaven :-) Today involves rest, church, and having a bunch of my old high school cross country friends over for dinner! Can’t wait!!
Haven’t ran with sunglasses – I typically don’t wear them – they would totally fall off my face! :)
Today’s exciting activities include – Laundry, kitchen cleaning& cooking, getting a long run in…
I am so looking forward to warmer weather!! Ice cream is just one perk of that! But I just plan want to walk out of the house in short sleeves and flip flops and be comfortable!
Yes, I do run in sunglasses. I’m in need of a new pair, what kind are you wearing?
Well, I ran. Making banana bread. Will watch the season finale of Downton Abbey tonight. There you have my 3 things :)
LOVE Reese’s s’mores!
Sounds like a great day! We just had a huge snowstorm here yesterday (I live near Toronto), so I am definitely jealous of your weather over there!
I have to run with sunglasses on for my outside runs in hate being squinty, it makes me worried for premature wrinkles if I have to squint. We have to go to a wedding today, it should be a blast. I’m going to try and get a core workout in first if I have time. Have a great Sunday!
Yes, her eyes are so blue!! Today I went to church, had lunch, and now I’m about to write a post and then get to homework and hopefully a run! I do run with sunglasses if it’s sunny enough, but otherwise not. Yesterday I went out for lunch AND dinner (dinner was a surprise!) so yes there was lots of delicious food involved!
I just got some new fancy sunglasses to wear while running. I haven’t been able to wear them as much as I’d like to because when its cold and I wear a face mask the glasses for up immediately. It’s supposedly warming up soon so I might get more use out of them.
How do you eat so much sugar and still function/not weigh 10 million pounds? I’ve been reading your blog for like a year, and it still boggles my mind. In the Northeast it’s pretty cold and windy, so definitely jealous of that awesome weather. As for three things I am doing today: homework, run, homework. :( Not very exciting.
Always Always Always wear sunglasses. I have never ever thought about changing up a s’more, I’m so doing that next time. All I can think about it the different possibilities! I ate an Amish donut yesterday (Huge and delicious) So bad for me but so good!
Her eyes!! Gorgeous. I agree…Reese’s s’mores are phenomenal.
Never wear sunglasses when exercising
Today: lesson plans/ working data sheets, Sunday school with my 2 and 5 year old, jillian michaels yoga
We made Reese’s s’mores this summer… Oh man I miss summer! And Rolo s’mores. That run looks beautiful.
I wear sunglasses most every run…and sometimes a visor too. Yesterday I had leftover pizza and pink valentines pancakes with chocolate chips mmmm! Today is all things new pup! We’re housing training him, taking him for a run and having him meet the grandparents! ;-) Enjoy your Sunday funday!
I definitely agree; sunglasses are a must! My eyes hurt without them. Yesterday I had baked salmon for dinner with garlic and lime. It was delicious! Some part of what I ate wasn’t right, however, because I just had the worst sleep ever! That’s really not good because I’m running in a 10k today! My runs the last few weeks haven’t felt great, so I’m not sure how well I will do today. It’s my first time doing the same race twice though, so I’ve been trying to visualize the course.
After the 10k I’m going to my friend’s baby shower and taking my boyfriend because men are invited too! Then later maybe a nap is in order so that I can survive after hardly any sleep and a race?!
It sounds like you had an awesome day! Your photo of the sunset is gorgeous! And the trail you got to run on yesterday looks like a great place to run. I definitely have to run with sunglasses or my eyes get really dry.
No sunglasses here, and (brace yourself) not a big ice cream girl either. Wait, please don’t drop me from your Blog list!!!!
Today’s 3 things?
1) Shovel
2) Shovel
3) Shovel
Guess where I live…..
You guys do so many fun things!! S’mores, an awesome run, ice cream…. I need to start finding some new friends!! I know you’re going to break 3 minutes in the marathon. You are so good at training and I think you’ve changed your approach to it to prevent injuries so you’ll be better prepared for it.
Happy Birthday to your dad! I hope you eat an extra slice of cake or two for him tonight ;)
I just discovered your blog and really like it! Sunglasses and my Nike dri-fit visor are a must for running. I started taking running seriously last summer when I finished my first 5k without walking. I have done many 5k’s in the past but always had to walk part of the way. Since then I’ve run four 5k’s and one 10k.
Today:
- Working on tax returns (I’m a CPA and it’s tax season)
- 50 minutes of cross-training as part of training for a 15k on March 9
- Going to the grocery store
I just discovered your blog and am enjoying ‘catching up’. Im a new ‘runner’, at the end of c25k, and your blog makes me happy!
I am at a different stage in my life, my children are both in college and have decided i now need to focus on myself. Its such a great feeling. Ive lost 40 lbs and now working on getting fit. (I am one of those you count as you pass. Ha.)
Thanks for sharing. Your family is darling.
I def wear sunglasses even on cloudy days, for the glare. Im in FL so the sun is always bright. My eyes are light blue and seem to be very sensitive. You may want to get a pair for your little daughter. Oakley used to make children’s sizes that i would get for my boys.
I had some delicious grilled mahi yesterday.
I have nothing planned for today, rest day, so no running, but NOW i want to come up with 3 interesting things to do.
Havent had s’mores in years. Maybe that will be one of my 3 things to do today!
Make s’mores with the graham crackers that have chocolate on one side. I think their nature valley. Very good.
I HAVE to run with sunglasses. The few times I’ve forgotten to put them on were just awful, and this fall I actually forgot them at my brother’s house and it took him a month to mail them back to me. I made do with fashion sunglasses, but I had to send him a series of text messages insisting that my life was ruined until I got my running shades back.
Sometimes you just have to be dramatic.
Three things: I am flying home from France today, I woke up at 6am and dragged my boyfriend on a 4.5 mile run with me through the streets of Paris one last time, and I discovered DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT M&MS in the Paris airport! That ice cream…. I need the snicker doodle cookie dough right now! I love making s’mores with the Voeseges dark chocolate bacon chocolate bar. OR with vanilla marshmellows from the ferry building in SF! It will change your life. Enjoy your weekend!
I’ll do you one better– sunglasses and a visor. Always. Until England. Now i kinda miss my sunglasses and feel naked without them!
I think you both look GREAT! Sunglasses-no-always a hat though.
My friend has just started writing about his running- thought you might like it…
http://yallabo.blogspot.com/
I never wear sunglasses- cant stand how they make everything dark- although that is the point. Those ice ceam flavours!!
Okay where is that trail, just tell me the town I’ll find it. You never know if i get tired of my trail that I love. Love ice cream, love Santa Cruise
Ahh bonfires and s’mores by the beach are the best! We used to do those in college ALL the time – so fun! My favorite s’mores combo would be a slightly melted Reese’s PB Cup with the roasted marshmallow. Soooo good!
I’m not a big sunglasses person in general, let alone running. Maybe I just need to find a certain brand, but they always seem to give me headaches.
I ate a few really delicious things yesterday… a homemade waffle with butter and syrup, Thai Panang Curry, and a Cadbury Egg (haven’t had one in foreverrrr! it was SO good!).
3 things I’m doing today: church, Costco, and relaxing!
Brooke is such a beautiful baby! I love seeing her pictures, she’s so sweet :)
My smores secret is using those crackers that have chocolate on top- either the Celebration crackers or the digestive ones. So good! I’ve never tried coconut marshmallows but they sound so good :)
3 things for today= walking the dog, 13 mi run in the snow and brunch for my bf’s grandfather’s 82nd birthday!
I always wear sunglasses. I squint too much otherwise and get a headache. Tried wearing hats, but I have such thick hair on my head I get too hot! Going to try a sun visor this year; otherwise nothing on my head.
Brooke’s eyes are so gorgeous!!
And I just recently started wearing sunglasses while running.. it makes a world of difference!
Good god, I’m blind without shades as well! I’m a little envious of people who can see normally without them. I pretty much need to wear them inside… That ice cream looks insane!!!! My s’more bar raiser: reese’s peanut butter cup in place of the chocolate bar.
For today’s bucket list:
1. Long run in this beautiful sunshine!
2. Trader Joe’s stop after said long run …which could be dangerous…and fabulous
3. Frozen yogurt date!!!!!
I really need to get some sunglasses because when I run I look down because of the sun, so yea not good! I did do my first 8 mile run yesterday! Have no idea how you manage that with a stroller???!!! Awesome!
Three things I am doing today: going to the outlets, taking a rest day and watching the Amazing Race later tonight. I know, so exciting but yesterday we cleaned all day so today is our lazy day:)
Where did you find coconut marshmellows? I need them! I love everything coconut, from lotion to food;)
Omg, I haven’t had s’mores in forever! And coconut marshmallows? That sounds pretty much amazing and the perfect addition to a regular s’more. Glad you’re have a good weekend, Janae!
Are your eyes a lighter color than Billy’s? Darker colored eyes have more pigment in many layers, which helps block some of the rays before they even get “into” your eyes – so that may help explain the glasses thing. :)
Also? Using coconut covered marshmallows sounds DIVINE…I’ve made them with peanut butter cups, which is decadently delightful…
You guys look so wonderful as twinsies!!
I always run with sunglasses, otherwise I’m squinting the whole time.
Yesterday I made some homemade vegetarian chili and it was wonderful! I had about 3 servings of it because I couldn’t stop eating it.
There is a place here in NH that has flavored marshmallows. You can go in and have smore’s at your table with fun flavors like mint chocolate, chai tea, peanut butter and chocolate… they are so so good!
That’s a gorgeous beach photo! Definitely longing for summer now. Omg smores. Can you believe Easter candy is out? Cadbury creme eggs make me happy. I may have had one of those yesterday. : )
I never run with sunglasses! Sometimes a hat though.
Today I’ll be making some cookies requested by my little bro (can’t turn down your little bro). Running 6 miles. And…. relaxing!! Happy Sunday hungry runner girl & family!!
Janae, OH MY GOSH, she is BEAUTIFUL!!!! Holy moly, those blue eyes…I’m in love.
I have a marathon for us…
http://www.breastcancermarathon.com/
Want to do it??? Registration is already open for next year! :) You guys can stay with us, and Brooke & G can FINALLY meet!
Oh, and we’ll definitely go to CA for a marathon…one in FL & one in CA :)
I’m so jealous that you’re at the beach! We’re sitting here getting another 6 inches of snow and I’m brooding because I want spring to get here lol. Three things I’m doing today:
- playing video games
- working on my blog
- shoveling
I ate an awesome salmon dish that my friend made (off of a Pinterest recipe).
Love Marianne’s! I had some of my boyfriend’s cherry one, and I didn’t think I would like it, but there were big nearly-whole cherries in it and it was soooo delicious. I know there are some grocers around Saratoga that carry Marianne’s ice cream. So yummy!
Umm, did you say coconut covered marshmallows? Wow, now there is a brilliant invention!
I rarely run with sunglasses. Why, not really sure but I just don’t. I also am an avid golfer and I cannot golf with sunglasses. Weird…I have so many friends who are just like you and really cannot even think of golfing without their sunglasses. Let me tell ya….it’s doesn’t do ANY good for my two deep squinting crevices I have on my forehead. =(
Three things today, ice my back, lots of blog surfing and reading some running books.
Hey the best dad in the world (mine, duh ;) had his bday yesterday actually! I miss my dad! This post makes me excited for summer so I can go to the beach and have ice cream cones…only about 5 more months of waiting for that weather where I live! I have never tried is, but would like peppermint pattys for s’mores. Have a great Sunday!
One day someone will make gluten free graham crackers so I can have a s’more again!!! One day! Happy Birthday to your dad :)
Marianne’s!!! OMG I’m so jealous!!! My sister lives in Santa Cruz and now I wanna go visit her just for Marianne’s peppermint ice cream! To die for!
I’m a sunglasses addict…I can’t even go check the mail without them. I don’t know how I ran 4 yrs of high school XC without sunglasses now!
Have you ever put a Reese’s cup in a smore? So deadly!
I love that Los gatos trail
I have to run with sunglasses if it is sunny.
I had the best spinach dip yesterday with lavosh. So good! I want it again today!
Today? Church, stop for donuts and softball practice for oldest. Hoping to explore a new trail!
Wow your day was pretty much my definition of the perfect day, running with fam, smores, and ice cream!!! So lovely
Happy Birthday to Dad!!
It’s funny because I don’t know how people run WITH sunglasses!! lol, I never can!
I’m with you–I HAVE TO wear sunglasses if it’s sunny (running, walking, driving, whatever). I always thought it was because I wear contacts, but maybe not?
The s’more sounds awesome. I can’t believe I haven’t thought of adding coconut!
That sounds like an absolutely perfect day!!! I need to find a good pair of running sunglasses! I just have a cheap pair. What do you suggest?
Ice cream is my absolute favorite. That place looks great!
Oakleys are definitely my favorite!
What a fun day!! I love s’mores, so delicious!
My oldest daughter went to Santa Cruz with a friend yesterday :) But I believe they went to the Boardwalk. Brooke’s blue eyes are spectacular.
I wear sunglasses running almost always. I think pushing that stroller will definitely make you stronger and faster. Now that my kids are too big for a stroller, I use a cart at Target for pushing workouts. Don’t believe me? I got it on video. #PROOF
I am with Billy- never wear sunglasses when I run. I hate how they slide down when I sweat! I know I should invest in a good pair and they probably won’t do it, but I am so rough on my sunglasses and hate spending more than $15 on them!
3 Things I am Doing Today:
1. Church
2. Movie Watching
3. Eating Tacos!!!
S’mores are pretty much the best thing in this world. I have had York Peppermint Patties S’mores and they are life changing.
I take smores making very seriously and only use the best ingredients. I toast the marshmellow perfectly, use Lindt Creamy Milk Chocolate and always return the smore to the fire for just a minute after it’s made to get the chocolate nice and melty….mmmm could go for one right now.
Will you come make one for me? That sounds incredible!
Glad you finally went to Mariannes! The choclate cinnamon was always my favorite. My Dad would play flavor roulette and choose a location on the menu before we got there, they actually changed the flavors around once when it landed on avocado!
Mmm, ice cream! I have never run with sunglasses before moving to Tx, and I still forget them most of the time, but I am also blind without. Great stroller run- I do think that extra weight helps a lot with shaving down our time!
Her eyes are so gorgeous, so true!!
Smores, beach, and ice cream?! Ummmm, invite me next time please?!?! :)
LOVE it! The weather looks gorgeous–I can only imagine how great of a run y’all had! Quick q–how old are you again? I am trying to train for my PR 5k and I wanted to use some of your advice and training tips.
Hey sarah! I am 27:)
I just bought a new pair of running sunglasses. I found them at goodwill with the price tag still on for 3 dollars. I’ve been told they’re ugly, but okay if i’m just wearing them to run in. HA. Usually though whatever i wear for my run is what i wear for the day, so,whoops.
I absolutely have to run with sunglasses on when it’s even just a little bit sunny outside!
oh. my. goodness. I don’t know how I would ever be able to pick an ice cream flavor with so many options!!!
Could never run without sunglasses. I wear them all the time.
Today I:
Ran 10 miles on my treadmill
Sat at my daughters gymnastic meet for 4 hours. Was well worth it because she placed first all-around for the first time. (Only her 3rd meet)
Ordered out for dinner!
Love coconut covered marshmallows. Can’t wait to try them on s’mores.
Great, just great… I am lying in bed with a sleeping baby on me trying to figure out how I am going to get some s’mores made with peanut butter cups and some fresh banana ice cream (I poured over that menu like I was going to order from it).
I can’t run without my shades! I look like an incogneto creeper if it’s still dusk, but at least they keep the swarms of gnats out of my eyeballs :)
Haven’t tried them yet, but Reeses Peanut Butter cup s’mores look pretty amazing!
I only run in sunglasses in the cold when it’s windy or bad weather. Otherwise, I make do with squinting. I can’t stand when sunglasses fog up, so I’d rather go without when I can.
I never ever run with sunglasses. They usually just get too sweaty and start slipping down my face.
I must run with sunglasses. even when it is super cloudy. my mom says it is because i have light colored eyes, which make them more sensitive!
Yesterday I had the most AMAZING grilled cheese! If anyone is in the Sarasota, FL/Siesta Key area, try their grilled cheese. It’s the bomb. Oh. my. gosh. Most delicious thing I ate yesterday. Three things I’m doing today: 1) homework 2)eating 3)showering. My life is not exciting today.
I envy that amazing looking running trail. I went on a run with my man over the weekend and it resulted in me yelling and tears–everyone has a break at some point, right?
But in all seriousness, I want to live where you do. So gorgeous!
It’s currently 9 degrees, icy, and blustering snow in WI.