How was your weekend? Were you busy & productive? We had a lot going on, but I liked it.

Friday night Is typically our low-key night. Butttttt my dad offered to hang out with Ava while Marc and I grabbed a quick bite to eat at or local favorite restaurant Barcelona.  We shared some delicious tapas and it was a nice mini date night out!

(These were a few of the tapas we got: Chili Brussel Sprounts, Hanger steak with Truffle Sauce, Spinach & Chicken Casserole)

When we got home from dinner, I fed Ava and put her down for the night.   Shortly after Marc and I watched some TV Shows on Demand that we missed from the last couple of weeks. I don’t typically watch a whole lot of TV during the week, so we play catch up on the weekends when my body wants some rest on the couch.

What are some of your go-to shows? I am a huge fan of Scandal & Grey’s so I was super pumped when the Fall Season kicked off last week!! I am one of the few people that have been watching Grey’s since it started. I seriously get super pumped when it is Thursday!!

The weather Saturday was crummy and literally made me not want to get out of bed. Ava was my reasoning for getting out of bed, that little girl wakes up ready to go, she gives me energy. My mom stopped over in the morning, and I practiced the new Group Power workout with her. Instructing the workout is the only way I get better

After I finished practicing, I quickly showered and got ready before Marc’s family arrived.

It was sooooo nice to spend time with them.

I love seeing Ava and her cousin Natalie together. They love each other and it is too cute to see them play, Natalie is clearly the ring-leader.

Once the rain cleared up.. Natalie enjoyed splashing around in some puddles! I probably should’ve taken my shoes off and joined her, she was clearly living in the moment it was the favorite part of my day.

When I woke up Sunday, I was confused as to what day it was! Does that every happen to you? I guess since I was heading to the YMCA at 815 for Group Power, I felt like I was going to work but really I was going to participate in a class.

We had quite the group and I’m pretty this workout confused our bodies in a good way.

In the afternoon we went to Marc’s softball party at Fairways Restaurant in Greenwich. Luckily my mom was there to help us entertain Ava, she had a lot of energy.

It was a beautiful fall day outside!

They had a live band at the restaurant and the music was great, I am sure Ava’s little ears were ringing when we left.

Shortly after we took this picture Ava crashed from all of the festivities so we headed home.

And nowwww I am off to teach the new October release of Group Power. Wish me luck, my muscles need it!

What is something fun you did this weekend?

Do you like rainy days?

Saturday night, Marc and I went out for a lovely dinner just the two of us. We both love our time with Ava but it was nice to just focus on each other for a bit. We chose to get dinner at Harvest on Greenwich Ave and were both so happy with our decision. Instead of getting entrees we shared a bunch of starters.

First up was the Brussel Sprout Salad which was hands down my favorite. If you like brussel sprouts then you need to try it. I will be going back for this salad again soon.

The Grilled Calamari came out next. I wasn’t sure if I would like it when we ordered it, but to my surprise it was quite tasty. I loved the guacamole sauce it came with.

(the picture looks a little messy, because we dove in before I remembered to take a pic!!)

We also got meatballs and broccoli rabe! Whenever brocolli rabe is on the menu I almost always order it. SO GOOD!

It was a great dinner!

On Sunday we headed to the Griff Golf Course as a family to hit golf balls at the driving range.

Marc’s First Swings of the season

My older and younger brother taking some cuts

and my dad’s turn!

It was a lot of fun watching them all take some swings. Afterwards we grabbed lunch at Fairways At The Griff Restaurant. I didn’t take a picture but I had a delicious Portobello Plus salad for lunch. Lots of veggies, yum!!

Ava had fun with her daddy this weekend, he sure knows how to make her smile.

As you can see we had some good eats and lots of family fun! Happy Monday