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So – I really can’t believe we are already in the double digit days of March!!!!   Where is this month going?!?! As they days get warmer – do you feel like time goes by faster?  I do!  That makes me sad because I want the warmer weather to stay around forever!

Quick breakfast:

Followed up by my most favorite snack in the world around 10:

For lunch, as a nice change of pace – I was able to run home – and so was Mike!   We NEVER get to see each other during the day, so it was a wonderful treat!

Lunch – Salad with low fat ranch and Frank’s

Once I got back to work – I got “snacky” pretty early – so I broke into some cucumbers and hummus:

as well as another fantastic tasting grapefruit!

Yesterday (as I mentioned) it was absolutely gorgeous out – so when I got home, I took the pups on a nice long walk so we could ALL enjoy the weather!

When I started thinking about dinner – I realized I didn’t have a TON, and so rather than try to follow a recipe – I just kind of whipped something up, making sure to include veggies, starch, and PROTEIN!

I love these TJ’s Chicken Sausages, so far – I haven’t found a flavor I didn’t like!

While dinner was cooking – I did some cleaning – only to discover…

My puppy children had actually EATEN one of my bras. What?  Yeah. Really girls?  That’s just crossing the line.  Subsequently – “as punishment” -  I tried to get a funny picture of them, but they wouldn’t sit still enough for me to balance each half on their heads.

Monsters.  Absolute monsters, I tell you.

Once my “starch & veggies” (read – broccoli and red skin potatoes) were done roasting – I nuked the chicken sausage real quick, and got out my secret star ingredient:

Arrabbiata sauce from Mezzetta!   (The wonderful people over at Mezzetta sent me a few products to try out, and I’ve been DYING to break into them!  If you don’t remember – I fell in love with their Roasted Red Pepper Martini at the Foodbuzz Festival in San Fran!!!!)

Finished product:

Might not look TOO pretty – but it was really good!  Just the right amount of spice for me, and the Arrabbiata sauce was fantastic!  I can’t wait to cook a “straight up pasta dish” with this sauce!

Thanks for hooking me up Mezzetta!  Now – is it too much trouble for you to send a representative to my house so they can make those delicious martinis for me?  K, thanks!

Maybe Mike doesn’t buy me flowers more often…because when he does – I sit and “Ooooh” and “Ahhhh” over them all day!

All joking aside – I really do love how fresh flowers can liven up any room!  It’s a great trick/entertaining tip – and I don’t use it nearly enough!

Since my stomach issues last week still had me a little freaked (but I apparently forget them during my Reuben-fest) – I decided a smoothie was the way to go for my Monday breakfast:

In there we’ve got: spinach, blueberries, pineapple, strawberries, almond milk, and PB – YUM!  

I forgot how simple and super yummy smoothies can be!  Although – they are must tastier in the warmer weather!

Below lunch – I stumbled on to these sweet treats at my friend Mel’s desk:

I used an empty condiment cup as a scoop – and walked away because otherwise – I would have eaten the whole bowl!   I heart Jelly Bellys!

Lunch was a salad, with cukes, beans, and hummus as dressing:

Followed up with a nice crunch, thanks to Angelina being generous and letting me try her Mary’s Gone Crackers Sticks & Twigs!

Good thing she walked away with the bag!  If they were left at my desk – I don’t think she would have gotten anything back from me!

Afternoon snack – Ruby Red Grapefruit! 

When I got home – it was GORGEOUS out so I took the pups for a nice long walk, – and then came home to make some dinner for myself since Mike was down at school.  The end result:

A REALLY darn tasty hodge podge plate!

Here we’ve got:

• 1/2 bag of 90 second vegetable rice
• shrimpies
• veggie gyozas
• soy sauce
• sriracha

Quick, easy, and YUMMY!

Honestly – I’m just beside myself with this warm weather – I drove to work today with the SUNROOF OPEN!  Does anyone else (like me) go CRAZY at the first sign of spring????

After a night of partying hard – I, along with everyone who slept over – woke up craving some delicious, cheesy, carby, greasy goodness! There was only one very easy, very delicious answer:

MELT!   I got the Smokey Russian – just like always! (but with some SWISS instead of Gouda – man do I LOVE Swiss cheese!)

I could only eat half of the sandwich before I had to call it quits! After a quick nap, and some laying on the couch (hey – gimme a break – I ran 13 miles the day before) – I was ready to conquer the other half.  So yeah – breakfast and lunch was a grilled cheese! 

After a few more hours of laying around – I headed over to my parents house for my “Birthday Dinner”.  My meal request – Reuben Casserole “Healthified”!

Usually – my Mom makes this with Corned Beef, and Rye Bread (smothered in butter)…

Last night – I requested she swap in turkey, instead of beef, and broccoli, instead of bread – and HOLD THE BUTTER!

The result?

Pure, reuben-y AMAZINGNESS.  My mouth is watering right now even thinking about it!  Have I mentioned I love Swiss cheese?

Serving 1 – OF 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Be jealous, it’s okay. 

Oh yeah – and there was salad and sweet potato fries – but lets face it, the whole time I was eating them, I was pretending they were the Reuben casserole! 

As if my Swiss cheese-filled day couldn’t get any better…

My parents surprised me with dessert from Main Street Cupcakes!!!!

I mean – for a girl who doesn’t like sweets – I sure have been eating a lot of cupcakes lately!

As soon as my Mom opened the box – the pink one with pretty sprinkles caught my eye.  When she told me it was one of their champagne cupcakes – I knew I should trust my instincts!

LOVED IT!  I think it was Berries and Champagne – but whatever it was – it was amazing!  So far – the Chocolate Raspberry I had last Sunday is still my favorite though!  Man – Main Street Cupcakes – I’m so glad you are in Rocky River now – but I’m not sure my waistline is saying the same!

As for my birthday present from my parents – well…it might not be exciting to YOU…

…BUT being the super cool, home-owning, dog-owning adult I am – THIS WAS A FREAKING AWESOME PRESENT, AND JUST WHAT I WANTED!

When did my life become so boring?!

What’s the most EXCITING present (lame or awesome alike) that you’ve ever received????