moving forward

Bittersweet Saturday

Last full day of our staycation with Jordyn and Tyler. Will miss them terribly as they head back to IL tomorrow. So thankful for quality time together. ☀️

We had a wonderful dinner at Sea dogs in Treasure Island. Highly recommend.

Cheers!

Michelle

real life adventures, restaurant reviews

Beach Friday? Yes please!!

For the first time in weeks (maybe months) we were able to go to the beach. Lots of walking, swimming, shelling and relaxing made for a perfect Friday.

Here’s a few pics from our day.

My daughter and her boyfriend are visiting from the Chicagoland area which is where we moved here from, so we wanted to take them to our favorite St Pete beach, Pass-a-grille. Thankfully it’s one of very few that are free of red tide.

We finished out the day and had dinner at The Brass Monkey.

How was your Friday?

Cheers!

Michelle

moving forward

My baby is 15!

Today we finally got a break in the weather so we enjoyed a day at the pool, and went out for dinner to celebrate my daughter’s 15th birthday!! I’ll admit, I got a little teary tonight…hard to believe it’ll be 3 years and she’ll be going off to college or whatever she decides to do. Sigh. Here’s some fun pics from our day!

Do find time flying ridiculously fast?!

Cheers!

Michelle

running

Tuesday’s short run!!

Happy Tuesday, everyone!!! I hope you’re all having a fantastic day!! My daughter arrives tonight, so I decided to get a workout in before we pick her up.
It’s been so darn hot here in FL, so when the temps dropped to 82/real feel of 89-I knew I needed to get outside. See, for me running just isn’t about fitness, it’s my therapy of sorts and has been most of my life. I only had 35-40 minutes so I ran one mile, and walked/ran the second mile. Yay for my first time running outside in ages. It felt great despite the temps.
How was your day?! I’d love to hear about it.

Cheers!

Michelle

real life adventures, running

Monday motivation

Happy Monday!!! I’ll be real, today’s workout was a struggle. Consistency hasn’t been my strong suit the last couple of months, but to be honest I’m totally ok with that fact because we’ve made some amazing memories.
My oldest daughter was here the end of May, we had friends visiting a couple weeks ago, it was my husbands birthday last weekend (and yes, we celebrate ALL weekend-would be all month if it were up to him lol) annnd my daughter comes back to visit TOMORROW!!! So I made sure despite the struggle to make time to workout.
120 sit-ups, 60 side bends each side, glutes, run/walk and my daily plank.
How was your day?! I’d love to hear about it. 👊🏻😘

Cheers!!

Michelle

restaurant reviews

Sunday, Senior Tequila and sun

We spent the day at the pool again today. Darn red tide has ruined most beach days for us this summer.

We did have a great afternoon at the pool and got to catch up with some neighbors while catching some rays. We had so much fun, I didn’t take a single picture. Wish I had…lol

Our neighbors invited us to dinner tonight to a new place here in Wesley Chapel called Senior Tequila. I’ll admit I was skeptical, but it wasn’t bad. Needed salt/seasoning but overall good.

Today’s reminder-spend time with people that fill your soul with happiness. It’s truly the best medicine.

How was your weekend?

Cheers!

Michelle

restaurant reviews

Hubby’s bday! TGIF

Happy Friday!! We decided to take the day off since it’s my husband’s 48th bday today, and my youngest daughters high school sophomore orientation.

We picked her up and went to Tampa for lunch. We had a lovely lunch in the open air at a place called “The Salt Shack.” Great views of the bay and yummy food and drinks did not disappoint.

Afterwards we got school supplies for my daughter, and walked around the mall. We each got some fun things…backpack, romper and a pair of jeans for my daughter, a cute sundress for me and a cool tee shirt for my hubby. Overall awesome day!

How was your day?

Cheers!

Michelle