As much as I love traveling and keeping busy, I definitely appreciate the relaxing weekends in between and that's exactly what my past couple weekends have been looking like. K and I usually go out for dinner on Friday nights but I was so tired after getting home from work, the only sensible option was to order Chinese food and watch the Olympics Opening Ceremonies at home. I actually know two guys who made it to the Olympics this year (both siblings of longtime friends I know from Trinidad) so I'm looking forward to following their progress.
On Saturday morning lots of relaxing happened before heading to a friend's baby's 1st birthday party for a few hours. It was very cute watching him dig into his smash cake and make a mess (which is never fun for the parents to clean up).
After the party we met up with some friends for dinner at The Chef's Table & Tasting Room which is a new-to-us restaurant and a serious hidden gem.
The four of us shared several small plates (like the Creole shrimp & grits and the fig & prosciutto flatbread in the photo below). Everything we tried was amazing and I'm already wanting to go back even though it's not very close to home! Catching up with friends along with fun cocktails and live music made it a great Saturday night.
Sunday was all about relaxing, getting stuff organized around the house, and grilling out for dinner. Oh and giving Lola all the attention she requires.
The good news is I feel super rested and ready to tackle this week!
Joining the lovely Biana for her Weekending linkup.
How amazing that you know two athletes in the olympics - that's so cool!! So great that you had another relaxing weekend - they are just good to help clear your head!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteThey didn't show Trinidad in the opening ceremonies here and I was so bummed. I hope our team does well. That restaurant sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove sharing small plates and love weekends of rest to recharge and refresh!! Lola looks ready to tackle the week!! ;-) Happy Monday beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww Lola always the cutest! How exciting that you know 2 of the athletes, makes it even more fun to cheer them on! Nico looked adorable at his party with his fresh haircut! Too cute! Cheers to a fabulous week <3
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yay for a relaxing weekend! i was super beat by friday too, i get that! that restaurant looks yummy - i'll need to try that for sure! have a great week
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
I am hoping next Monday I feel super rested and ready to tackle the week...that is not the case this Monday!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute birthday boy and the Chef's Table looks delicious. Lola stole the show as always though!
Yay for a relaxing weekend!!! The Chef's Table looks like a fun place. I love where you can share lots of small plates and taste everything. Gotta give all the pets and love to the furry ones on the weekends! Mac is very demanding about it as well.
ReplyDeleteI love your first picture! It's so true, allowing time to let yourself rest and rejuvenate! I know I make it a point every Sunday to just have some me time to prepare for the week ahead.
ReplyDeleteSuper cool that you know two people competing! The Olympics are so fun to watch but I'd imagine even more fun when you know people!
ReplyDeleteAw what a cute little boy! And that food from Saturday night looks aaamazing!!
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a great week :)
I loved being able to relax and just watch the Opening Ceremonies on Friday too! It was so cool to see all of the different countries that were represented, and that's so awesome that you actually know people that are competing! Watching the kids demolish their smash cake is definitely the best part about a first birthday party! I hope that your week is off to a great start!
ReplyDeleteThat's so neat you know two people in the Olympics! Fingers crossed they do well! Relaxing weekends can be so nice - especially when they are spent eating yummy food.
ReplyDeleteThat food looks so amazing!!
ReplyDeleteSo so cool that you know two people in the olympics - that will be even more fun to watch! We had a relaxing weekend too and they are seriously the best!
ReplyDeleterelaxing weekends are the best :) and um Chinese food?! jealous. hahaa. always want chinese food. how cool that you know people in the olympics! that is awesome. i hope they win all the things! lol. i love watching kids with their smash cakes but yeah, i wouldn't want to clean it up ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that you knew people in the olympics! Sounds like a wonderful low key weekend! That little one is so cute! have a great week!
ReplyDeleteRelaxing weekends are so nice especially after hectic ones! Looks like it was a great one!
ReplyDeletewoohoo... Olympics!! Ive been glued. Hoping for good results for us!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it makes it even more fun to watch the Olympics when you know people who are competing! Yay for finding a hidden gem of a restaurant! I feel like those are the best kind :)
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