Hello! How is the new week treating you so far? I hope you were all able to have somewhat of a fun and relaxing weekend.
So, I am checking in a bit later than normal (again) today. It is what it is. Hopefully the ridiculous dog faces made you smile if you clicked over looking for something new this morning!
Since I’ve delayed enough, let’s jump right into some highlights from the weekend. Per usual, my plans included a little bit of fitness, a little bit of rest, and a lot of eating!
Friday
Slowly starting to feel human again, I decided to join the mid-morning small group class on my break at the gym.
I love when workouts incorporate different equipment like jam balls and sand bags. I got through five rounds of both circuits, but definitely noticed that I was moving a lot slower than normal.
Oh well… I was done and sweaty in 30 minutes!
I drove home to change, went back to the gym around lunch time to get some work done, and then headed home again mid-afternoon.
Friday late-afternoons are usually my time to clean the house, so I got through as much as I could before I needed a nap. Still fighting my less than average energy from being sick, I gave in and allowed my body to rest until I had to get ready to go to a friend’s house.
I joined a small group of women to check out a new-to-me line of natural skin care, and ordered a couple of products I am looking forward to trying out in the next few weeks!
Saturday
Saturday can be summed up pretty quickly…
Lots of rest.
Work on the computer.
Sex and the City re-runs.
Running errands and a car wash.
Pistons game with friends!
The Detroit Pistons played the Chicago Bulls Saturday night and the stands were packed. Unlike most games, Scott wasn’t able to guarantee tickets for me, so I was grateful that he came across four nosebleed suite tickets at the last minute!
It was the highest I had ever been up to watch the Pistons play a game, but it was also pretty cool to see everything from that angle.
Gloria Gaynor, famously known for her 1978 hit I Will Survive, performed at halftime for 70s night and was in on an incredible surprise that involved an American Soldier returning home to his family. As soon as he came out, I was balling all the way up in my 300 level suite seats.
After the game, Scott and I joined a small group of friends for a late dinner at Buddy’s Pizza.
Scott and I have loved this place since our first visit the week we moved up to Michigan in October 2012. They are known for their delicious square pizzas, and the restaurant is recognized as one of the Nation’s 5 Best Pizza Places by the Food Network!
We try to order something new every time we visit, and this one started with an Antipasto Salad for the table.
It was fabulous and completely addicting. I finally tore myself away when our specialty Sicilian Pizza arrived and found something new to face plant into.
Um… YUM.
Three slices later, I was incredibly full and one hundred percent happy with every bite.
Sunday
We kept things pretty low-key on Sunday. Scott had two events to attend in the morning, so he picked me up around 11:30 which was just enough time to catch the late service at church.
With the sun shining bright, I was excited to finally break out some of my spring wardrobe!
After church, I found out that Scott had the afternoon free from practice (woo hoo!), so we took advantage of his time off and drove out to Birmingham to try a new place for lunch.
Commonwealth Café is an adorable coffee, bakery, breakfast, brunch, and lunch spot many friends and even readers have suggested we check out!
I’m so glad we finally did. Commonwealth is unique in its atmosphere and mostly from scratch in-house made menu.
You order from the front and get a number to sit down at a table. We ran into a couple of friends from church on our way to ours, and they had plenty of positive things to say about the place. They actually met at the restaurant and continue to stop in every couple of weekends!
Scott ordered the Chorizo Hash (which was delicious) and I ordered an omelet off of the specials menu filled with chorizo, queso, and homemade mango salsa that was served with a side salad. Already set on my coffee for the day, I ordered a Chai Tea Latte, which was great, but it didn’t hold a candle to Scott’s C Latte. His was iced, so I plan on trying it hot the next time we return.
The two of us sat and ate pretty quickly while we took in the environment. I didn’t get many pictures, but I did snap one of their vintage art on the walls.
Commonwealth is a casual, unique brunch spot I would recommend to anyone looking in the Birmingham area!
We only had a couple of hours before Scott needed to be back at the arena, so we enjoyed talking on our drive home in the sun. Three cheers for what finally feels like the beginning of spring!
Scott caught up on some of his recorded March Madness games, and I drafted up a couple of posts for the next couple of weeks.
Itching to get back outside, I took Roadie for a long walk around the neighborhood and found our Canadian geese friends have returned after the long, painful winter.
We love walking up to the pond and watching them. They like us too… from a distance.
Scott left for practice around 5:30 p.m. and I drove up to the grocery store. I love feeling somewhat prepared for the week ahead after a weekend re-stock on groceries.
Craving soup, I used a collection of random ingredients and threw the laziest attempt at a new recipe together that actually turned out quite good!
I plan to check back in later this afternoon with the recipe!
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All right. I better get going. I’ll see you again soon after an appointment at the gym!
» Linking up my Weekend Snapshots with Katie and Erin.
What was one highlight of your weekend?
Erin @ Her Heartland Soul
Ohh I love your scarf/shirt combo! All those eats look yummy! Thanks so much for linking up!
Heather
Thank you! Now I just need it to warm up 10-20 more degrees to lose my coat! 😉
Bri
What skin care line are you trying out? I am in the process of looking for one. Love your spring shirt and scarf… so fun!
Heather
Hi Bri! It’s called Beauty Counter. I really liked the products I tried and will be sure to share what I ordered 🙂
Ashley @ A Lady Goes West
Hi Heather! The Warriors are so darn good now that it’s much harder for us to get and give tickets than it used to be. In fact, Dave and I had to sit in the upper level on Saturday night, when he got to attend as a fan. UGH! I guess I’ve been spoiled heheh:) You too!
Heather
Hi Ashley! Oh, I bet. It’s crazy how much ticket demand can fluctuate throughout the season! We’ve been spoiled for sure. 😉
Sammy Simpson
SAUCE ON TOP! also, never can stop bawling at military reunions. saw one in person of one of the families I taught and teared up in happiness for DAYS. sounds like a great weekend!!
Heather
The pizza? YES there has to be a lot of sauce. I’m not a big fan of white pizzas or even BBQ for that matter. Give me all the marinara and lots of it 😉
Lindsey @Fit Life Pursuits
Your spring outfit is adorable. I love that top! I am also super jealous of that pizza place. I love pizza and could eat if for every single meal! Wish we had it here!
Heather
Thank you! It’s from the LC – Lauren Conrad collection from Kohl’s. I love that line! Also, yay for pizza 🙂
April V
YES!!! Lovin’ that shirt!!! ♥
Kelsey B.
Oh man, Buddy’s is the best! We have one about a half mile from us in Livonia and I could eat there every day! We always get the 8 square with chicken, spinach and garlic and I love the antipasto salad too!
Heather
Ohhh that sounds good, we’ll have to try it next time!
Hannah @ Sprints & Scones
I cannot even talk about how often I watch Sex and the City on Saturdays/Sundays. Love 🙂
Heather
Hahaha, it’s an obsession that started in college for me, but I have recently found myself back and extremely into it. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing!
Rob Benton
I have not been to a military reuinion. I would like to go to one. It would be fun to see people I knew in the Army.