hi. apparently i took a blog vacation before my real vacation.. seeing as i haven’t posted since last friday. the weekend was a fun & busy one! here are some of the highlights.
1. company lagoon day.
we had so much fun at lagoon (the local amusement park)! eyefirst media designed these awesome shirts for us to wear on lagoon day—i love the way they turned out.
lagoon was fun.. but i am definitely too old for some of those rides. i seriously had a headache and was nauseous all day after riding a few of the gnarly upside-down, spin around rides. they seemed like a good idea before hopping on, but when hopping off, i swore off those types of rides all together. now i know why my boss opted to push his granddaughter around in the stroller all day!
we had a terrace rented out and enjoyed a lunch of sandwiches, salads, chips, and various desserts. it was fun to hang out with everyone in a non-office setting!
the second best part of the day (the best is in #2 below) was all the prizes marshall won for kerryne’s kiddos. check out the loot!
2. the skycoaster.
one thing i will never be too old for is the skycoaster! it is a tall thrill ride that you can read about on wikipedia. i rode it with amanda and kerryne in the rain on friday night.
this was probably the tenth time i’ve ridden the skycoaster. it never gets old!
3. i went to the farmers market on saturday.
amanda, kerryne, and i headed to the market around noon on saturday for some brunch and browsing.
we started with iced coffee.
while in line for coffee, we spotted this sweet 13-week old newfie. AH!
we are big sharers, so we decided to get both a savory dish and a sweet dish to share. for the savory, we snagged huevos rancheros from frida bistro.
the ranchero sauce was so flavorful and had just the right amount of kick!
for the sweet, we had a caribbean waffle from the caribbean grill.
the gal at the carribean booth, michelle, was SO friendly! she gave us a fruity drink on the house and served our waffle with a smile.
the waffle was topped with melon, pineapple, and a special syrup. i loved the unique combination of flavors and it was a tasty change from normal butter & maple syrup.
after eating, we wandered around the market and made a few purchases.
4. indoor rock climbing!
after the market we headed to momentum for some indoor climbing. it had been on my to do list for a long time!
we got our gear, had a tutorial, and were climbing up the walls before we knew it.
it was SO much fun. i can’t wait to go again!
5. dinner with the girls.
saturday night i headed to the bayou with some lady friends for some beer, food, and much-needed catch up chatting.
i had the garlic burger and the next day, marshall asked me if i ate something with garlic. i’d even brushed my teeth twice! those garlic burgers are potent. potent, but tasty.
6. retail therapy.
i was having a bad day yesterday. i spent money. it’s what i do.
i got these…
and this…
7. doug benson.
fun fact: my brother’s name is doug benson. it also happens to be the name of one of our favorite comedians. we headed to his show at wiseguys yesterday. this was the second time marshall and i have seen doug live. he’s hilarious! check him out.
those are my weekend scenes and things. skipping workouts and opting not to cook is sometimes the very best option in life, right?
and now it’s monday night again. those weekends sure are quick!
today’s scenes and things included a few meetings at work, this workout, a dishwasher repairman (ugh, ours broke), and my first brazilian wax. i’ll spare you the photos.
xo. janetha g.
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man, your weekend looks jam packed with so much fun. I am a huge fan of dollar coasters as well. I could ride them over and over. farmer’s market are such a must in a new place, you get the best of wherever you are in my opinion.
What a fun weekend!
And I gotta say it – DANG, WOMAN! Look at that back in that rock climbing shot. Hot stuff.
Your weekends are never anything less than extraordinary! Love the market, what a dream! And kudos for indoor rock climbing. It’s been ages since I’ve done that. Hope you had a great Monday lady!
You have it all!!
Rock climbing is so SO MUCH FUN!
What a fun-packed weekend!! We have an indoor rock climbing place here and I haven’t gone yet…I really need to get on that – it looks like so much fun!
And the puppppyyyyyyy. Adorable.
when I was FIVE I was too old for the rides ;)
I have never been a fan, and call me a weenie, have never been on one really. Pirates at Disneyland is as wild as I get. Old Pirates. There’s probably a new one I don’t even know of that slings you into the sky or something…
Awesome weekend! I would love to try rock climbing. Might have to move that to the summer bucket list!
you mean posting sporadically is not normal? Glad you had a good weekend. I think you need to teach me how to like iced coffee. I just can’t get into it. I am a hot coffee lover all the way. I know, i know, crazy.
Much love to ya woman!
xxoo
That looks like a near-perfect weekend! I agree that some weekends it feels so good to not workout and not cook…and other weekends it is the other way around!
Brazilian wax….need all the details. every last one.
man sure wished my weekend looked like yours ;) haha I did lots of yard work and running around with Jax
i have yet to get my heiney to lagoon! obviously that needs to change. i love momentum! it’s definitely one of the best indoor rock climbing gyms that i’ve been to. and a brazilian… oh girl, i am in pain just thinking about it. ;)
Super fun weekend! I’ve only tried rock climbing once or twice but loved it! You’ve inspired me to seek out another location and give it another go.
Super cute swimsuits by the way, kinda jealous.
Looking FIERCE on that climbing wall, my friend. Seriously, you are ripped! Rock climbing is on my bucket list. I have a groupon for one in Milwaukee…I need to get on it! Although I think I want to get a bit more toned so I can have hot pictures like yours! haha
Looks like a super fun weekend!! I’ve never been rock climbing but I’d definitely like to go sometime. :)
I LOVE indoor rock climbing. So much fun!
And retail therapy . . . I hear ya. Sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. :)
Love rock climbing! I’ve only been once in the last couple years but I used to go all the time when I was younger.
It’s harder than it looks – takes a lot of upper body strength!
BEST. WEEKEND. EVER!!!! I had SO much fun with my favorite ladies. Love your guts!
Sorry to hear you were having a bad day. :( I tend to make myself feel better with retail therapy too. I went rock climbing a long time ago, I’ve love to go again sometime!
Weee! Congrats on your first brazillian! (ahaha! I love that you actually mentioned that on your blog) I’ve been getting them for years and love them. Welcome to the secret club. ;)
Busy, busy, busy :) I’ve had a go at rock climbing recently. And been exploring farmers’ markets. I guess it’s the time of year to wander round a market enjoying the sights, smells and tastes!
You gotta help me get into that rock climbing stuff. Have admired it from afar for years. Deathly afraid of heights. I’ll endure anyway.
Also, I really love training you to become a trainer. I have trained hundreds of trainers. None were better than you. When things slow down for you, we’ll have to plan a week long bootcamp of 2-a-days! I’ll hitcha up.
Cute bathing suits!!! Oh and Happy anniversary!! Can’t wait for your guest post to be up today!
Fun weekend stuff! Your farmers market looks totally amazing. And check out your back- whoooooooooop!
Action packed weekend girl! I love love love rock climbing but haven’t done it in ages. Had my friend over from interstate so we’ve been chin wagging, shopping, and doing the touristy things around sydney. So sad that she leaves tomorrow but it’s been a blast. Friends are the best. Congrats on surviving ur first brazilian wax ;) They are pretty much like 10 lbs of fun in a 5 lb bag! Hope your week continues to be amazing
four things:
1. i love your white watch (mine got jacked :( )
2. I LOVE NEWFIES. i need one in my life.
3. i love that bathing suit top
4. i love your face! hope you’re doing well! you look so fit in all yours pics!!
Utah in the summer looks so fun! We are going to have a company work day but I guarantee it won’t be as fun :/ I’m sort of not looking forward to it.
Since i cancelled my “personal training” that was a waste of money I went shopping too. I was spending a small fortune to not get anywhere. Now, they gave me 5 free sessions with a new to the gym trainer and she is everything I wanted in a trainer. Damnit!
FUN, FUN, FUN weekend! Loved all the photos and all the things you did! You packed a lot in!
Great to see you last night! I hope you have the best time on your trip!
Hugs!
Looks like you had a fun weekend!! Random question, how do I get my hands on a ChobaniFit water bottle??
Must try my hand at rock climbing!
I wish I was as good as your husband at winning carnival games! I suck.
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I’m sorta sad you skipped over the brazillian wax deets….
i wish my back looked like yours! WOW! i’ve been wanting to try rock climbing for a while, i hear it’s a blast!
hmm, is it weird i want to hear about how the brazillian went??? pain? awkwardness? other?
i’ve only been rock climbing 1x and it was really hard! your back is jacked my dear! hope you have a better day today :) holy brazil….did it hurt? i have been tempted to try it but never had the nerve. is it worth the pain?
we just had our company picnic a couple wks back at kennywood! nothing like some junk food and rides that throw you around to induce the feeling of vomit haha. i actually really love amusement park days so i’m happy we did one this year!
p.s. retail therapy always cheers me up too ^_^
So I’m not the only one who goes through retail therapy, then??? ;)
I wish my company took us to outings like that…..
Oh, Daniel would love that sky coaster thing.
This sounds silly but I didn’t know Newfoundland dogs were popular elsewhere – they are named after an Eastern Canadian province near me so I thought maybe we only had them around here! Plus their furry coats are great for Canadian winters :)
Wow, what a jam packed weekend! It looks like a ton of fun! I haven’t gone rock climbing in ages, its a good time though. The best part is the nice camel toe the harness gives you;) I’m glad you found some good finds on your retail shopping day. Those bathing suits are adorable! Haha, I get brazilian waxes every month. They aren’t bad at all! Just take 2 tylenol before, and the next ones are a breeze after.
your back muscles are amazing!
we have an indoor climbing wall by us that my daughter and I have been meaning to try. Great pics of your adventure! Glad you had a great time. And nice job.
so of course I’m psyched-beyond-psyched you tried rock climbing! This weekend, we checked out a new outdoor area; I think I finally found one I love in Arizona. Honestly, I miss the outdoor climbing in Utah.
I’m glad you liked it & even more thrilled you had fun friends to try it with you.