April...

Holy cow! March is really over?!?! It just seems like it flew by. I think it is because most nights I was out cold by 8:30! I guess boot camp will do that to you. I'm a sucker for pain or a glutton for punishment because I'm doing boot camp again this month. In case you missed it in Friday's post I felt pretty successful after the last class in March. I didn't lose any weight which was a bit of a bummer BUT I did lose 3.5 inches. I'm hoping for the same thing if not better this month. My first April class started this morning and I'm feeling great. Especially after eating all the goodies yesterday during Easter brunch.

We had such a beautiful Easter. We skipped the fancy Easter dinner and pretty clothes for a simple Easter brunch at my in-laws and a long family hike. It was perfect. Food was delicious. We indulged on some quiche (I made it), ham, chicken, mac and cheese, vegetables, pulled pork, cole slaw and a ton of other goodies. We got to enjoy a beautiful day out in nature with our family and all our dogs. For me it was the best kind of way to celebrate family and the beginning of Spring. 

Bogart interacting for the first time with our nephew Ryan. 

Seconds after this he pulled a clump of hair out of poor Bogart's ear. 

Poor doggie.

Chubby baby cheeks! 

Paul and Bogart are best buddies. 

Paul wanted to hold my hand to protect his "Aunt Asqueena"from wild animals on our hike.

He protected me from all the bears, tigers and kangaroos out there.

I love the imagination of 3 year olds. 

Hope everyone enjoyed their Easter as much as we did. 

Happy April Fools day! 

Happy Baseball Opening Day. 

GO YANKEES!!!! 

Weekend Update

Talk about a blog break. Four days and it kind of felt great. A few weeks back I blogged about not having the desire to blog. My my blog friend, Alli, told me not to blog if I'm not into it. She was so correct. I felt like I was pulling stuff out and not all of it was interesting, fun and sometimes I felt like I was being fake. Inside my heart I felt sadness but I was posting about happy crap. It was very fake to me. I've taken her advice and I'm pretty pleased with it. It feels good to not feel pressure.

So here are just a few things going on in my life lately.

- I made Brian try Indian Food. It was amazing and he loved it! I enjoy being able to introduce him to new things. The Clay Oven is the best Indian Food I have ever tried. It was amazing.

- My asked me to be her date for a 25th wedding anniversary party. My mom's best friend and her husband renewed their vows this weekend. It was wonderful. It was such a beautiful example of what love should be, whether you are married one year, 25 or 50. It's so nice to celebrate true love like that. Only problem I had was falling down the stairs at my parent's house. It was bad. I am in a ton of pain. I can't sit or lay down. I'm ashamed to admit it but thank goodness I have a lot of extra padding on my so I didn't think I would be as bruised as I am. My entire butt is bruised! I hurt my elbow pretty bad too.

A wine basket we made for the happy couple. I was holding this when to took that tumble down the stairs. Everything in the basket was fragile. Thank goodness everything was saved. 

- Brian and I hiked part of the Appalachian Trail. Not the best idea after busting my butt the day before.  I love the people you meet when you hike the trail. We met a guy and his dog who were hiking from Maine down to Georgia. We were able to give him so spots in NJ just off the trail where he can get food, shower and shelter from the next 3 days when its raining. He was so grateful.

- I also sent out all of our swap emails. I am so excited to be paired with The Preppy Student. I already started shopping!!! 

I love long weekends for obvious reasons. I love that Brian and I can spend time together but also enjoy our time apart. I love the time we spend doing simple things with out spending money. We don't get a chance to do it often with our busy lives but when we do we have a blast.

What are your favorite things to do on long weekends?

Hoppy Easter..

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Mine started off pretty fantastic with a surprise bridal shower from all of my work staff followed up with a crazy Saturday workday and searching near and far Challah bread and tulips. Easter Sunday was awesome. We spent the holiday with B's family. We celebrated the days with a Sunday brunch; ham, quiche, fruit, salads, and fruit. I made french toast casserole which was pretty ridiculous. I did not take a pic but the recipe was so easy so I'll def post it this week.

We followed up our Sunday gorging with a 2 hour hike! I felt so good I treated myself to another slice of quiche. We used my brand new Nikon Coolpix L120. It's by far the best camera I've ever owned.

Bogart and Bailey trying to avoid the hike. 

Military Propaganda??? Found this interesting artifact on top of an old fashioned ice box in the middle of the woods.

Can you tell he was exhausted? He curled up and didn't move. 

Bed hog!

What did you do to celebrate Easter?
Hope you had a wonderful time.
I have a massive work week coming up, followed by my bachelorette party and the last full week before wedding events begin!  

Walk in the Woods

Like I've mentioned this winter has been a mild one, so far! 

I'm still hoping it continues to be a mild one. 

Weather like this makes it very easy for us to get out. 

A few weekends ago we took the pups and did some hiking. 

This was before this major cold/virus that has ruined my life for over a week. 

I may actually give in and go to the doctor because I can't seem to kick this. 

One of my most favorite places to be. 

Peaceful and beautiful! 

Hunting season, hence the bright colors. 

Brandy girl

Bogart loves the outdoors. 

Bogart, Brandy and Bailey

Bogart and Molly playing 

Happy Monday!

Oh and not to forget. 

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Michelle's blog is one of my bailey favorites! 

Go over to her blog and enter her 1,000 follower giveaway and congratulate her on her huge accomplishment.