This photo was not taken from today - but does quite a good job at representing the weather, plus I think it is a fantastic photo.
The sun is shining (okay...it is a little cold and windy, but the sun, the SUN is out!).
And Nic and I had just the right amount of activities planned in the morning leaving the rest of the afternoon free to do yard work, bake, clean, whatever:
Breakfast at Fair Grounds Coffee House in Iowa City:
Gluten free espresso chocolate chip biscotti and coffee
Banana bread waffle - simple but oh so delicious
Grilled tempeh - ummm...not such a fan
Nic's vegan breakfast burrito and latte
I was proud of him for taking a chance on ordering this, but we both declared we are not tofu or tempeh people...
Spectated and cheered on a friend at the Old Capitol Criterium:
Warmed up with some more coffee and scones at the Java House:
I love that they brew each cup of coffee as you order it! I've never seen these brew stations until this morning.
Cranberry citrus scone - stole a few bites from Nic, but it was a little too buttery for me
I absolutely love Iowa City!
I think we are both going to become full time students and move here - Maddie, will you still claim us as family if we become Hawkeyes??
Made a quick trip to Target and snagged some good deals on clothes and had an extremely difficult time picking out a 1st communion card for our friend's son. We ended up going with a fun 'congratulations' card instead of a religious card.
Had lunch at said friend's house.
And now the rest of the afternoon is free!! Yipppeee! I think I am going to spend a fair amount of time in the kitchen whipping up some fun creations.
Happy Sunday!
I spent SO many hours at Java House studying when I was in law school. I loved that place!
ReplyDeleteHave you been to the hot bar in the Bread Garden market? Their soups are incredible. I would kill for their tomato basil right now.
I love Iowa City, too...that's where Tim and I met and fell in looove!
Those are beautiful photos - looks like spring has finally arrived for you guys! We are still waiting...the poor runners in the EC Marathon (and half) were hit with 20+ mph winds. Ick. It is still really blowing out there and no sun... :(
ReplyDeleteI'm not really a tempeh person either. I do like seitan though! As long as it is thoroughly rinsed though, that brine is nasty!
ReplyDeleteYour Sunday looks awesome!
I love the picture with the building in it. It looks like a government building of some kind. The sky is soo blue!!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who stopped for coffee twice today- except I have a feeling yours was probably a little healthier than mine. =/
@Brie @ Brie Fit I haven't tried the Bread Garden's hot bar yet...maybe I will hit that up next weekend! I love the grocery store though!
ReplyDelete@Jena That building is actually the old capitol building!
ReplyDeleteYou're making me miss Iowa City. The Java House especially. I would always study there when I was a student.
ReplyDeleteIowa City is such a great place...we live 30 min from there, but I try and get there as often as I can!
ReplyDeleteI recently stumbled on your blog and love it. I also live in Iowa (Cedar Falls) and went to college in Minnesota. I also love Iowa City. My stepson is at the University and I am always looking for an excuse to visit him. Also I have been battling the weather from hell for the past few weeks while training for the Gamblers 1/2 marathon in Council Bluffs. Nice to read about running, restaurants etc from someone I can geographically relate to...
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