Weekend in Photos

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The name of the game this weekend was OAMAP (outside as much as possible!) Here’s what we’ve been up to over these gorgeous past couple of days, as seen through the lens of my iPhone. (A concept borrowed from my bestie Laura!)

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Saturday morning Ben and I ran errands then decided the best use of our time would be to find the nearest patio, sit on it, and order lunch.

Iowa Girl Eats Weekend in Pictures

PF Changs won out because frankly Ben and I are both always craving it but are unwilling to pay the price (both money and calorie wise) for dinner entrees. Lunchtime portions and prices on an airy patio overlooking a sweet little pond though? Epic call. I could eat their Mongolian Beef every single day. MMM!!!

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Afterwards we took a little stroll around said pond in the sunshine.

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Bumpdate!

Iowa Girl Eats Weekend in Pictures

I have officially reached the point in my pregnancy (27 weeks) where it’s no longer comfortable to bend down or lean over for more than a few seconds to pick things up or tighten my shoes. Thank goodness for my chivalrous husband. : )

Iowa Girl Eats Weekend in Pictures

Later that night we joined my parents on their back deck for the first grill out of the season. So begins the weekends of inviting ourselves over every chance we get. We just love their back porch!

Iowa Girl Eats Weekend in Pictures

Beer brats and fresh salmon which I marinated in Italian dressing for 20 minutes were on the menu, which sizzled and popped to perfection over an open flame.

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Paired with fresh fruit and Grandpa’s Pasta Salad, the meal was a complete success!

Iowa Girl Eats Weekend in Pictures

This morning Ben and I woke up and hit the trail for a long walk and iced coffees. I’ll admit, I was a bit jealous of all the folks running, but a brisk walk with an icy reward at the end was sweet too.

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Afterwards we hit the green for 9 holes under beautiful, sunny skies. It was hot but the course had a great breeze running throughout.

Iowa Girl Eats Weekend in Pictures

While he putted, I held the flag and together we walked nine holes. With the hills and such, it was actually a great little workout!

Iowa Girl Eats Weekend in Pictures

Our day ended where it had the night before. Back on my parents porch, under sunny skies. Can it always be like this? : )

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Tell me one fun thing you did this weekend!

15 Spring-Ready Recipes

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Hello! I feel like I say this all the time, but has anyone been suffering from day-later syndrome this week? Yesterday I found myself wandering around the house at multiple points moaning, whhhhyyy…whhhyyyy isn’t it Thursday already?! But hey, now it is! And it’s absolutely beautiful outside! Since daylight savings time has…

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Lighter Spring Risotto + DIY Raised Garden Bed

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We’re crossing all kinds of things off the domestic bucket list around here. First, planting a vegetable garden (see below for instructions) and now, making risotto!   PS: please tell me I’m not the only one who thinks of cursive “Rirruto” a la Billy Madison when they see the word…

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Skinny Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo

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The near constant dreariness ’round these parts is making me regress slightly and crave comfort foods, like the Skinny Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo I made for dinner tonight. Seasoned chicken, steamed broccoli & tender pasta are enveloped in a light-yet-luscious alfredo sauce dreamed up by Courtney at Sweet Tooth, Sweet…

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You Know It’s Spring in the Midwest When…

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Don’t feel bad if you didn’t have as nice of weather as we did this past weekend, because we totally paid for it today! (PS you know it’s spring in the Midwest when I mention at least one weather-related item in each post. It turns on a dime, I tell…

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