~May Long Weekend Recap~

What a beautiful long weekend it ended up being! Rain was in the forecast for most of it and it barely rained at all. Bad news for the garden, good news for me!

Friday night we kept it low-key and hung out at home after work. Hubby made a delicious cedar plank salmon for dinner which we all devoured. Yes, even picky Audrey! Usually Friday is a rest day but I missed my Shred workout on Wednesday so I made it up that night.

Saturday I had a massage which was good but not very relaxing. Apparently my shoulders and traps are very tight. Guess where I hold all my stress?!??

After my massage we headed to Banff for the day. We bought a hiking backpack for Audrey that we plan to use a lot this summer. The sky looked a little iffy and we didn't have a rain cover for Audrey so we just did a short hike around Cave and Basin, which only opened up after being closed for a 3 year renovation the day before. It is the birth place of Canada's national parks so that's a neat part of history. It was a pretty tame hike- more of a walk but it was nice to get out and be in the wilderness.

Let's go!!
Shaking her maraca from Mexico

Thank goodness she is light!

We saw a bunch of fish in the marsh area and some deer too.

Tropical fish in the warm marsh

There is a deer at the base of the
closest tree- really hard to see!

We went to the Cave and Basin exhibit which I don't think I have ever been to before. It's a mishmash of Parks Canada history. We didn't get to look at it in depth because Audrey was running all over the place enjoying her freedom from the hiking backpack!

Looking up in the cave

The first discovered hot spring

Audrey & hubby had to duck when walking in the cave

She likes cars already- better start saving Daddy!

Audrey thought one of the hot pools was the neatest thing ever. I'm sure it looked like a giant bath tub to her. She kept pointing to it and chatting to this lady next to us. It was pretty cute! I had to keep a firm grip on her since I'm sure she would have climbed in if I let her!

Toddler on the loose!

Big bathtub

"Look at this big bathtub, lady!!"

Sitting in the big chair

"I want back in the car!" 

We went to our favourite restaurant, Crazyweed, in Canmore, for dinner. LOVE this place! Everyone who likes good food should go there if you are ever in the area. I had the halibut and it was to-die-for! Mmmm! Hubby had the spare ribs, which were equally amazing! Audrey loved the focaccio bread. We shared a vanilla bean creme brulee for dessert.

Bread

It looks like she is snapping her
fingers for more bread!

Sunday morning we met our running group. They had 6K on schedule as they are tapering for their half. I had 9K on my schedule for my 10K (taper, what's that?) and I ended up doing 7K. I was pushing Audrey in the Chariot so I didn't go super fast. It means that running 10K next weekend without the Chariot will feel easy. Right? I hope so. I'm still not feeling super confident in my speed but I'm hoping I can make these legs go faster on race day when it counts.

Miss A fell asleep in the Chariot around 5K and rather than wake her (Never wake a sleeping baby!), I took the Chariot into Tim Horton's for our post-run re-fuel. It was a pain to maneuver and it was packed in there. She slept for over an hour which surprised me since she normally wakes up as soon as you stop moving and it was pretty noisy in there.

She did wake up after awhile, hungry as a bear and she quickly gobbled down the orange and carrot muffin.

Hubby actual ran home as part of his long run so we met him back there when he was done. We spent the rest of the day playing in the yard, doing our meal plan and grocery shopping and more chores.

Audrey's new favourite word is GO!! She shouts it at the door when she wants to go outside. She wasn't very happy when she was left inside with me while Daddy was out working in the yard. Unfortunately she just wants to dig in the garden and even had her first taste of dirt as she shoved a handful into her mouth. I actually think she liked it too!

Helping with the yard work

At my request, hubby made some sangria. Yum!! Sangria reminds me of Barcelona, one of my favourite cities in the whole world. I may have had a few glasses there. Sadly, I didn't take any pictures of this deliciousness. I may have been a bit preoccupied drinking it!

Monday was a lazy no-plans day. The weather was gorgeous again so we hung outside again as much as we could. I drank some more sangria, hubby worked out in the yard and Audrey ran around where ever she was. That girl sure is busy!

Sadly the weekend came to an end BUT it's a short week!! Yay!!

~Haute Fashion~

Some fashion for you on this lovely Friday before the long weekend.
Can you tell I am in a fabulous mood? :)

Paisley & Plum

Purple jeans- Old Navy
Black & White Paisley shirt- Old Navy
Black blazer- Jacob
Black flats- Aldo
Necklace- RW& Co

Modern Little House on the Prairie

Dress- Winners
Fuchsia Cardigan- Old Navy
Nude pumps- Nine West
Necklace- RW& Co 

I saw this dress while browsing at Winners and HAD to have it. I seem to be having great luck there lately! It has the cutest fluttery sleeves but since my office is freezing I have to cover them up. It is so comfortable and light.

 Vibrant & Professional

Black dress- United Colors of Benneton
Purple cardigan- Old Navy
Black pumps- Nine West
Pearl  earrings & necklace- gift from Bestie
Pearl ring- gift from hubby

 I had a client event to attend and this dress is perfect. Comfortable, yet professional. This sweater is much more purple and vibrant in person- iPhone bathroom shots do not give it justice!

Fireworks

Cardigan- Old Navy (old)
Blue tank- Jacob
Black skirt- Banana Republic
Tan wedges- Franco Sarto

This sweater reminds me of fireworks, spring and flowers. I squealed with joy when I pulled it out of my summer clothes bin- totally forgot about it! And my legs could really use some colour...

 Sandals & Cropped Pants

Cardigan- Old Navy
Shirt- Mexx
Cropped pants- Gap
Sandals & Necklace- Banana Republic

First day that I wore sandals to work this year! It was an exciting day for me!

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Audrey wanted to show off her new shoes!

She likes pink and bows!
(Two different pairs)

Crossing her feet= cutest thing ever!

I think she might be developing a love for shoes like her Mama! We are in trouble!

~Three Things Thursday~

1. This week is flyin' by! The long weekend can't come soon enough. We don't have any plans other than a massage I have booked on Saturday. I don't even care that it is supposed to rain most of the time.

Maybe have a couple of these...

2. I had a work event last night so I didn't get home until just before Audrey's bed time. I missed her so much. She has learned a couple new tricks- she puts her finger to her lips and says "Shhhhh." They must do that at the day home since we have never done that to her. It was pretty funny the first time I saw her do that. As I was putting her to bed last night, my heart swelled when she started blowing kisses back at me. Oh, my heart almost burst with love! You are growing so fast my sweet girl!

"What, Mom?"

Just putting my blocks away
Lulu bags= cheap toys

3. The tulips are blooming!! We planted these in the fall and they are popping up like crazy now! We also have lettuce and garlic coming up. Yay for fresh garden greens!

Any plans for the long weekend?

What's your favourite cider or drink?

~Mother's Day Weekend~

Friday didn't start off so well as I seemed to be coming down with a cold. Sure enough by the end of the day a full blown head cold hit me. Ugh! I'm sure I got it from Audrey as she has been battling illness for over a month now. Poor little girl. She seems to get better for a few days and then is sick again. She is cutting her two bottom eye teeth so it's probably a combination of germs and just teething sickness that she always seems to get. Hubby is also dealing with allergies and a cold so we are one unhealthy household.

We pretty much spent the evening hanging out at home trying to feel better.

Saturday I slept in which felt great. After doing the regular chores, we played outside for a bit since it was HOT out! Audrey took her bubble lawn mower for a spin which she LOVED! She definitely has the attention span of a 1 year old as she kept getting distracted by cars, dogs, and neighbors!

We went for a walk in the neighbourhood and ended up at the park. Audrey loved the slide, see-saw and swing.

After Miss A went to bed, I went for a 6K run as we weren't going to be able to meet up with our running group on Sunday due to Mother's Day festivities. I had a great run, even if it wasn't quite as far as I would have liked to go for my long run. The weather had cooled off a bit so it was perfect for a run.

We finally watched Silver Linings Playbook. Pretty good movie. I had my doubts at first but it ended up being awesome. I love Jennifer Lawrence!

Sunday my lovely hubby got up with our early-rising daughter so I could sleep in. I had a rough sleep (or lack there of) that night so it was very much appreciated to be able to sleep for a few more hours.  We had  Mother's Day brunch at my in-laws and my Mom joined us as well. It was so nice to celebrate the day together.

The highlight of the brunch (other than the delicious food we were spoiled with) was watching these 2 sweet cousins play together. I'm so looking forward to them growing up together- how lucky they are to be so close in age.

Audrey, me and my Mom

For Mother's Day, Audrey made me a card (homemade is my favourite!) and booked me a spa appointment for when we go away in August. I'm so spoiled and thankful for Audrey (and her Daddy who helped her)! I'm so grateful for my own wonderful Mom and Mother-in-law.

Hubby made a delicious roast beef dinner on the BBQ. Perfect end to a great day!

Despite being sick, it was the perfect weekend!

Unfortunately on Monday we did not magically get better so Audrey and I took a sick day to attempt to recover from our colds. Being sick is not fun! I hope we are better by the long weekend- I don't want to waste another weekend.