Happy daylight savings time! I am definitely more of a Fall back girl than a Spring ahead one. The extra hour of sleep helps (especially on a busy weekend like this one), but I also love when it starts getting darker earlier. I don't feel so bad laying in bed at 7pm when it's already as dark as it would normally be at 10pm! My productivity takes a hit, but the fall/winter is just so cozy and warm.
This weekend was busy. No, BUSY. Jeff and I keep saying we are going to stop making weekend plans so that we can finally relax and I can work on decorating our apartment- maybe next week! On Friday we were able to go home (well, to my home) for dinner with my parents and a quick visit with his brother/nephew. No pictures, but my mom made steak, potatoes, and veggies. I don't eat a ton of red meat but sometimes I feel like my body is really craving it. It is so important to listen to your body!! More on that another time though.
On Saturday morning we made the drive up to Door County, Wisconsin to visit Jeff's grandparents and enjoy some outdoor time in the woods. Every time we go up there, Jeff's dad says "Door County makes me sleepy" and he could not be more right. The cold, fresh air and long drive to get pretty much anywhere forces a 9 o'clock bed time on pretty much everyone.
We started with a hike at Cave Point which is always beautiful. It's the perfect mix of trees, Lake Michigan, and giant rocks. Our last hike was in Hamilton, Canada and did not go well. Our feet were already sore, it was very hot out, phone service was limited, and we got lost. That was a nightmare day and we both wrote off hiking afterwards. This weekend got us back on the bandwagon! We both feel like we should start shopping at Eddie Bauer and wearing fancy hiking shoes.
Afterwards, we drove into Egg Harbor for a walk through town and some well deserved Cherry Gelato. Door County cherries are really popular up there, so when given the choice of flavors I knew I had to go with that one!
Dinner was at a local "supper club". Jeff's grandpa swore it had the best baked chicken he had ever tasted so we all agreed to go there and get the exact same meal- served family style of course, because Wisconsin. I was skeptical at first, but he was right! It was perfectly cooked chicken that had a crispy skin and a moist inside.Even though our day was jam packed, I felt refreshed and so happy to have had the time to get out of town and spend time with family that feels like my own.
Sunday was a blur of driving home, driving to Chicago, and grocery shopping for the upcoming week. I made sure to eat lots of veggies and prep for some healthy lunches and dinners. I hope you all had relaxing and fun weekends!
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