summer lovin’

technically it is not summer yet, but it feels like it.  We had blue skies and 80 degree temps this past weekend and we are set to enjoy several more days of this bliss.  Given the rain that we usually experience this time of year, I am beside myself with glee.

Saturday started out with left over sprouted quinoa, berries, peanut butter and raw protein powder.

I am not sure how I feel about this protein powder.  So far, I don’t love it in smoothies or oatmeal/ quinoa.  Perhaps it will be a good protein powder to bake with?

After a quick gym sesh, I came home to do computer work in the sun.

Please ignore my pasty limbs

Burt also got his sun on:

On Sunday we had breakfast at a new coffee shop (however, I forgot my camera, so no photos), I got back on my bike for the first time in a looooong time and I discovered that I actually really like riding outside. I would imagine part of this love affair had to with the weather.  After our mini bike ride we got to tackling our house, we cleaned, hung a few pictures,  worked on the yard (well, Keith worked on the yard), hit up the grocery store,  then made our first grill out feast in our new back yard.  Woot!

We are still sans patio furniture, so camping chairs and a side table became our dining material

I dined on this medley of homemade cole slaw, kale, grilled veggies and there is a buffalo burger patty underneath there some where.  I made this miso tahini dressing for the kale portion and it was amaze.

I also enjoyed half of sir sweet potato

My dining partner:

My other dining partner

I went inside to grab my dessert and this is what I came out to

I need to take a moment to touch on dessert.

I finally purchased Jordan almonds and cinnamon bears.  There is a little bulk candy section at the Grocery store we frequent and every time I pass it, I dream of indulging.  I am so glad I did.  These nuggets of naughty really hit the spot. This may not be the healthiest of choices, but it was exactly what I was craving, so I only needed a few to satisfy me.

And with that, I am off to walk the pug.

Happy Monday!