I went for a little run this morning in Aruba and here’s what I ran by.
Lots of standing water and puddles but they seem to be drying out.
My view
If you can’t get into your Zen groove while running next to this, you never will.
No iPod required.
Enjoy the tranquility.
This is my happy place especially when it’s sunny.
The water really is this color. A perfect shade of turquoise-aqua.
The rain that we had here wasn’t all bad though because I put some of this white chocolate that I brought with me to use.
While I played in the big girl kitchen, Skylar played with her toys. Maybe Santa will bring her one of these play kitchen sets.
White chocolate recipe coming soon.
Along the lines of White Chocolate Cookies & Cream Fudge
Better plan for a few longer runs based on the ingredient list. And worth every bite.
So were the Baked Eggnog Vanilla Donuts with Eggnog Rum Glaze
They made it which made me happy than the donuts themselves. Almost.
And now for some fun stuff. Paying my property taxes at the bank.
Questions:
1. What have you been running by?
Snow? Holiday shoppers at the mall? Running by a big sink full of dishes from all that holiday baking you did this weekend? Do tell.
Hopefully you ran by some downtime and chill time over the weekend.
2. Best thing you ate or did over the weekend?
For me, just getting to Aruba was pretty much the best. And being with my family.
Have a great day!
Wow, gorgeous views. I just love the clouds. And the ocean, oh what I would give to be near the ocean right now! Except not in New England. It’s cold. Glad the sun came out! I spent a nice relaxing weekend with the boyfriend, it was exactly what I needed after a difficult week.
Aruba is looking pretty amazing! Much better than the almost-in-the-30’s weather we are having hear in SD. My car seriously said 41 degrees this morning.
Looks like we got out just in the nick of time, or frigid temps. Yikes! The last day or two before we left it was mighty chilly for my taste back in SD. Stay warm! And hope your West Elm demo went well or goes well…forgot when it will be. But have fun!
Thanks Averie! It’s coming up this Thursday :)
those pictures are fantastic!! Have a great day!
oh my goodness, these pictures are beautiful!! makes me less than thrilled to be here in rainy, cold chicago :( i can’t be too upset, though… we are headed to florida in a week!
the best thing i ate this weekend was a pumpkin cupcake with buttercream frosting that i picked up from my absolute favorite bakery (a 30 minute drive) for no reason other than i was having a lazy “me” day and thought i deserved a treat!!
and you were just in France..not too shabby my dear :)
I love running when I’m on vacation! Even if it only allows me to go for a short loop several times. I’ve run in France, Switzerland, Italy, the UK, Canada, Spain, the U.S. and Cuba! I like to see things that might be too far away on a walk. Your run looks like it was fantastic! I need to get my butt to Aruba!
What a super gorgeous view for a run! That is why I first started running a few years ago, because there is so much beauty just waiting to be viewed. If I have to run on city sidewalks, my ipod is definitely on, but if I’m more in nature – then it’s definitely off. I haven’t been running lately, but walking my dog lots – and I am seeing some rain and slushy snow. But it’s better than seeing nothing!
You and your bar recipes are really getting to me. Sometimes they are the first thing I think of when I wake up in the morning. I guess that means it’s time to start my xmas baking :)
Your Aruba photos are fabulous, I love looking at pictures of the sea and sunshine, hope you’re having a blast on holidays.
Breathtaking scenery. Enjoy that weather, I know you will! I would love to visit there someday.
WOW wish I were there wish you!
Wow, what gorgeous views! Aruba just moved up on my list of must visit places! :)
I LOVE these Aruba pics! (and the white chocolate cookies and cream fudge) hehehe
Lucky duck! I haven’t been able to visit your blog because my internet is down. I probably won’t get it back for another week or so :(
I will look forward to your Aruba pics when I come back, though. Have a wonderful time!
Gorgeous views!So glad the sun finally came out for you guys.
i bet that your muscles and brain felt so invigorated and happy! mine feel just that, having viewed your photographs!
what have i been running by? beautiful crisp leaves upon the forest floor (https://nicoleandgwendolyn.com/2011/10/22/enchanted-forest-fairytale/) . . . complimented with adorably bouncy puggle ears!!! :)
please post more photographs of your holiday! soon and frequently!!! i shall live vicariously through them!!! x
Looks absolutely beautiful! I actually went running as well this morning. The weather here is beautiful so I am getting some runs in while I can. I went running in the canyon among all the redwoods. It’s so beautiful this time of year because all the trees are that mossy green. It honestly looks surreal!
I love your running view as well. The vastness of the ocean, ahhhhh! I am glad your getting some sunshine and vacation weather!
Have a blissful rest of the day!
Jackie :)
Can we trade places???