Over the weekend I got together with my friend Amber!
We met at a juice and smoothie bar
It had been ages since I saw her. Our last coffee meetup was ages ago.
And our champagne happy hour night out is a distant memory. Sadly.
So it was especially fabulous to catch up with her over the weekend!
Scott had Skylar so I was able to fully focus on the girl talk at hand while we sat outside and drank smoothies. A perfect time!
Later on today I am taking Skylar to her Valentine’s Day party.
We have our bag of Valentines made up and stuffed with candy and ready to hand out.
She’s excited to see what she’s going to receive! The concept of an exchange is registering. It’s so fun to re-live my childhood through her little eyes.
From my last post about Date Surprises, it was fun to hear if you’ve been surprised recently. Or this weekend.
And thanks for letting me know if you like dates. Of any kind.
Earlier today I got in a nice workout. 20 minute run + 20 minutes of yoga/core/pilates moves in my garage.
And now, it’s time to get things done around here before I go to work.
But first, if you have chocolate chips and peanut butter on hand, you can make these if you need a quick treat for your Valentine’s Day Sweetie. Or just for yourself.
Nooch optional, if you don’t have it.
Questions:
1. Do you remember receiving Valentines with candy in them? What kind of candy?
I remember those little candy hearts. They taste like chalk and are stenciled with the words “Be Mine” or “You’re Cute” on them.
Or these say “Awe Some” or “Soul Mate”
Deep thoughts are stenciled on those hearts, for sure.
I would gladly take a Butterfinger or a Crunch Bar, instead!
2. When was the last time you met up with a friend?
It had been too long, for me! Since the last time I saw my friend Jenny.
And previous to that, one of my meetups with Amber.
Far too long and it’s so necessary to have girl talk, to get together with our friends, to connect (in the flesh, not just online) and to laugh and relax! It’s my way of recharging my batteries.
3. Valentine’s Day Plans?
I don’t have any other than working. We did our Valentine’s Day “festivities” already.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
P.S. If you’re just catching up on posts from the weekend, here are mine since Friday
My bf gave me a lotus necklace handmade from Bali with my birthstone in the middle. this was made and shipped all the way from indonesia!! I love lotuses!! gosh he just knows me so well. :) we’re going to thai food tonite after my yoga. Hope you have a lovely day!! <3
i would love to see pics some day! sounds beautiful…just like you :)
I love peanut butter cups…or almond butter cups…oh goodness. So delicious looking! Happy Valentine’s Day!
I remember Valentine’s Day when we’d all pass around those little candies. :) My favorite were the suckers..my least favorite being those candy hearts. They were fun to read but I realllly didn’t like that taste. :P
Aw, sounds like fun girl time! The peanut butter cups look amazing, I have a few recipes for raw dessert cups – I just need to make them!
1. Yes, but nothing like today! I was lucky if I got a few conversation hearts stuffed in the kiddie card envelope!
2. A couple of weekends ago, but I don’t do it nearly as often as I’d like.
3. We’re going out to dinner tonight, a surprise location he picked out.
Your friend Amber is absolutely gorgeous!!! Happy love day, Averie! xo
I will totally tell her…it will make her day :)
oh what fun girl time! you 2 are gorgeous! and yes, I’d take butterfinger anyday over that sweet stuff.
:)
Those chocolate cups are calling my name. Planning a chill V-day with my boo, the best way to celebrate!
I love coffee/smoothie/happy hour dates with friends! I used to be way more regular about them, but life gets so busy, and one of the first things to go are these “frivolous” things. That really aren’t so frivolous, and are so important!
I remember Valentines in grade school – getting tons of candy and cards and trying to figure out if there was any hidden meaning behind the ones from the cute boys (when I was older in grade school, obviously). Then in high school, if you got a candy gram, you were “cool”. I just got back from teaching and there were so many girls walking around with flowers and chocolates…one even had an ENORMOUS helium balloon tied to her backpack, and was walking hand in hand with her boyfriend. I had to stiffle a giggle. It was cute though.
omg the memories of walking around jr high and h.s. with (or without) a valentine’s day stash…i never had one. I still shudder at the memories!
chats with girlfriends are THE BEST esp when you have no distractions. what a lovely valentine’s day outing for you!!
loved valentine’s day at school when i was little, and receiving the valentines from classmates…such fun!
have a great rest of the day, averie!
Ughhhhh……those candy hearts were terrible – especially the green ones!!!!!!!
I always liked getting lollipops in with my Valentines…especially the super cherry flavored ones…completely artificial…lol.
I hope to meet up with a friend on Wednesday…we had a falling out about 10 months ago so it will be good to catch up and make up :)
We don’t have any plans…honestly, I can’t stand Valentine’s day…just too commercialized. My mother will be coming over to give the kids some gifts.
Glad you’ve had a great day!
best of luck with the patching up w/ you and your friend.
Yes I remember getting those awful chalky hearts, or sweeties (smarties? I can’t remember the name). And I agree with you: give me snickers or butterfingers any day!
Last time I met up with a friend — it has been a while. The last weekend in January I went up to Duluth and saw my dearest friend — that was fun. Jason stayed home so it was just us girls!
happy Valentine’s day mama Averie!! :)
I miss you hon! Thanks for saying hi and happy Vday to you too!
What a fun meet up! Smoothies & girl talk- good stuff!! I LOVED Valentine’s day exchanges as a kid. I’m a sugary candy fan :) I’m hoping Josh comes home with something sweet for me ;).
I asked my boyfriend what he would like me to make today, and he mentioned your peanut butter cup recipe I made awhile ago. And here you post it, I think it’s a sign!! ;)
Looks like a lovely day for some girl time! I got to meet up with a friend (well, it was her hubby too and my hubby) for a bit on Saturday. Enjoy your sunshine!
Love the look of that juice menu. I can drink smoothies for 3 meals a day–perfect!