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!
I am so leaving in the wrong place (Colorado Springs CO = -8 degrees) since I’m such a warm weather kinda girl. Made our flight reservations to Aruba for the end of April. Since this is our first trip to Aruba…..any tips/suggestions/must do?
Jan
oh gosh…just get ready to put it in slower gear.
Sun, the beach, there is shopping and there are things to do in terms of sightseeing but really, just do what you love…there’s not “a ton” to do when it comes down to things…just stare at the ocean. That’s my #1 must do :)
Oh my gosh, your pictures are amazing!! That is like my dream vaca. I loooove the beach & blue skies! nothing like it :]
<3
Sounds like a wonderful trip so far, gorgeous pics. I’ve been warmer weather runs in Florida too, ran by a golf course this morning. Nothing really stands out food wise this weekend.
That may be the best run ever. Who couldn’t want to frolic through that scenery?
I just went on a new route near my house and I really liked it. Yay for new runs! ;)
Averie, you have NO IDEA how much I wish I was in Aruba right now. It is FREEZING outside and I am shivering, and plugging in my car (cars in our province have block heaters built in under the hood).
stay warm sweetie!
Sooo glad you’re safely there!
I don’t think I could ever get sick of running past water that looks like that! Best thing I ate over the weekend? My one, salvaged cake ball!
What a view!!!! Don’t you just love that water color? It almost looks fake, it’s so pretty!!
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO pretty! I=jealous. Enjoy every minute. Love TJs chips- so glad you turned me onto them! I’ve been running in some pretty nice weather! Its been gorgeous in SC. Best thing I ate this weekend? Hmmmmmm Probably spicy TJs hummus. LOVE!
Can I trade you places please!!!! Do you know of any rental places around that area? I think I’d like to come visit!! :)
just poppin in to say hi!! i hope you are having the best time in aruba! so jealous! I would kill to be on a beach right now for REAL! I have been running by some crazy shoppers ALL OVER!! stores are packed…its that time of year! LOL
I don’t run. unless I’m being chased. I bike. Its faster and more fun. ;)
BUT, I’d walk along that beach forever and ever if I could.
I’ve got 1/2 a bag of white chocolate chips sitting in my cupboard. Saving them for your next recipe. I’ve made two things with them already and I LOVE them both. They taste so much better after being baked too.
soon, very soon…more white choc to come!
also
https://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2011/05/white-chocolate.html
Say hi to Aruba for me! Have a great time (although you always do when you’re in paradise!)
Hi Morgan!
I thought of our meetup already when I ran past the Marriott. Hope you guys are doing well!
what camera do you use when running? i always want to take some pretty pictures, but i can’t carry my camera at those speeds haha!
iphone camera! and then I touch them up in Lightroom 3
I love Aruba and your photos take me right back there. The water is so incredibly clear and beautiful. When I was there, I was floating on a raft and a fish jumped out of the water and onto my chest – just one of the many memories from that gorgeous island! Enjoy.
P.S. Just saw one of your recipes featured in the premier issue of Foodie Crush Magazine. Congratulations!
Thanks for LMK! I knew Heidi was maybe going to use a few things but nothing definitive and you are the bearer of this lovely news…thank you!!
Beautiful!! I love the beach and ocean, of course and sunshine!!! We have been lacking that where I live. But I did enjoy my one day off from work, just hanging with the family. I did a little prepping but no cooking, I have been missing my kitchen!! Keep on enjoying that view!!