I took a little day trip to Colorado Springs to see my best friend and my family today. Before I left, I recreated the color of the gorgeous sunrise this morning in the form of juice.

One apple, one carrot, one lemon, and a handful of cranberries – it was tart and delicious. Alongside that I had some gluten free bread (toasted) with almond butter and some banana slices.


Then it was an hour in the car until I picked up my best friend and we went to the gym for a nice sweat session. Aftewards, we went to brunch at The Olive Branch.

Exercising veggies on the menu…cracks me up everytime.
I got a yummy salad and more chat time with the bestie (who actually lives in LA, but is home for Christmas).

Lettuce, sunflower seeds, mushrooms, mandarin oranges, olives, sprouts

Mi amiga Jocelyn and yours truly
After some more hanging out, I headed to my parents house where I made lasagna for my family, but ended up eating leftover soup (white chili) that was in my parent’s fridge instead.

After a windy hour in the car to get home, I’m officially exhausted. Early bedtime for bonzo!



I’m so trying that salad you ordered! So easy looking! What kind of dressing did you top it with?
Your friend is gorgeous, Btw.
I love that you made lasagna but ate soup instead. Hilarious.
Me too! I guess I would go for what I was craving!
11 DAYS till I return to C Springs! I have missed it so much this semester. And I still haven’t been to the Olive Branch! I’ll fix that soon enough…
I love the combination of carrot and apple in my juices.
Looks like a great day! I sooo loved the lunch menu!
That juice looks tasty!
And I love veggie-ish restaurants, I wish there were more around where I live!
Nothing beats a good day with a great friend.
I am very much looking forward to seeing some
of mine when I return to Canada in the upcoming
months.
(love that menu cover)
Oh. my. gosh. You did not just refer to one of my favorite childhood books! That is the first time i have ever heard anyone outside my family use that term. I think the moms said that every night up until i was about 7 or 8 before i went to bed. I started to think my family was just crazy… but it’s nice to know there are others just as crazy as us out there
P.S. Wicked juice combo! Here is another you NEED to try: 1 Granny Smith, 1 Lemon, 1 Small Hunk of Ginger, 1 Lime, 1 Large Carrot, 2 Handfuls of Spinach, 1 spritz of Cayenne Pepper. Yeah, i used the word spritz.
Yum! I absolutely adore The Olive Branch and their gluten-free menu!!
Love the juice! It sounds really good, anything with cranberry is a winner in my book
Jen
I like your juice combination! It’s so bright and sounds like it was full of interesting flavors. I need to try it.
I finally made a light box! I love it!
Love how that juice looks like, so classy!
That juice is gorgeous! Glad you had a good day!
I LOVE that soup bowl! Its so cute.
that is one massive looking salad!
Hi! I just found your blog and I’m pregnant, too. Due May 1st. This however, is my third pregnancy so my bump is “slightly” bigger than yours – it’s funny how that happens
I’m also still running but it gets a little slower every day. With my last pregnancy I ran until I was 8 months along, and my labor/delivery was so easy. So definitely keep up with your exercise! And thanks for making me want grapefruit now
Oh yeah, I also meant to say I have two girls and this baby is a girl too! Girls are soooo much fun – you’re gonna love it. And girls have such a sweet relationship with their daddies. It’s making me tear up just thinking about it.
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I love the table setting in your last photo- the mat on the wooden table, the pottery bowl, the flatware. All of it!