Hello! How was your fourth of July?
I spent the day at my mom’s eating a vat of guacamole. The trees gave us 3 tons of avocados and we gave a ton away and still have another two tons to eat. Luckily, I’m willing to do my part…
I made a salad with TJ’s Honey Roasted almonds and Champagne Pear Vinaigrette.
Then we hit up the pool…
This morning I did a short run that included a ‘run by’ the Farmer’s Market. I wanted to grab a few things and walk back. Unfortunately, I was too early and am going to have to hit it up later.
Speaking of delicious produce…
July is National Watermelon month!
I got the bowl I painted in New York in the mail this week. I think you know what I’ll be filling it up with…
And I have to share this Minion Watermelon carving. Too cute
Check out more watermelon carvings here.
Updated to add: Enter the Watermelon Carving Contest from the National Watermelon Board here!
The categories are super fun:
- Most Elegant Carving
- Best Fruit Basket Carving
- Funniest Carving
- Best Animal Carving
- Best Watermelophant
Flashback Friday – My super old school How to Cut a Watermelon video
Question: What are you doing this weekend?
Amy says
that dressing sounds amazing!
Dawn says
I’m not a big watermelon eater unless its watermelon salsa or water infused with watermelon. My husband on the other hand is named “Watermelon” lol.
ColorUsHealthy says
Good God I love me some avocado!
Maureen says
The past 2 days have been full of watermelon consumption over here…good times! 🙂
Aurora@Fitness is Sweet says
I’m so jealous of your avocados! I sprouted an avocado plant a year ago, and it just died 🙁
Angela says
I should have watched your video before I BUTCHERED a watermelon on Thursday. I really did number on it and not in a good way. Luckily, it all tastes the same going down, right?
Sue says
Birthday dinner party for my BIL
Kristi says
I can’t wait til tomorrow morning and I can go by our farmer’s market, and then yoga Sunday. Other than that I’m relaxing at home. It seems like forever since I’ve been able to do that.
michelle kim says
This weekend, I’m going to be playing in a kickball tournament with a bunch of other churches. And I’m going to eat a butt-load of watermelon. 🙂 Have a great weekend!
runeatrepeat says
Yeah! Enjoy the watermelon!!
Ali says
The watermelon minion is adorable!
Tartanjogger @Tartanjogger.wordpress.com says
We have a Seafood Festival this weekend, so I’m entertaining guests, dipping into the hot tub, watching Wimbledon and eating lots and lots of seafood! Bliss!
Hayley says
I saw the cutest watermelon tote the other day and contemplated buying it. If only I had known that July was National Watermelon Month…!
Fiona @ Get Fit Fiona says
I’m jealous of the avocado trees! They would never grow here, but it would be awesome to have one in my backyard. Now of only there were guacamole trees…..
Patti Smith says
We had a nice, quiet 4th since we have a kid recovering from hernia surgery. Our Farmer’s Market is also held on Thursdays except for yesterday bc of the holiday 🙁 I’ll have to wait until next week for my weekly produce. I’m trying to freeze berries of all kinds and fruit for smoothies as well as can tomatoes for sauces, soups etc. this year. Love it!
Mary says
I still can’t get over your bowl. Best bowl ever!
I wish I had a pool. And I wish I had a tree for avocados!
Angela @ Honey, I Shrunk the Mom says
I love those honey roasted almonds. I like to spread some peanut butter on a slice of bread and sprinkle the almonds on top. Oh. My. Goodness. YUM!
Liz @ The Girl on Fire Now says
Cute minion! I can’t wait to see that movie …
Emily @ Running for Boston says
This is my second weekend where I have no plans whatsoever…..it’s kind of a nice break for a change. I have my long run tomorrow along the lakefront.
Em says
Definitely celebrating watermelon this month!!! I’ve been living on it lately 🙂
Ashley @ Eat Run Live Happy says
We bbqed at my moms house yesterday and she asked if I knew how to cut a watermelon. I immediately thought of Run Eat Repeat.
I wish we could grow avocados here in Missouri. I just spend a ton on some for this weekend.
I have a 16 mile run tomorrow morning so you better believe I’m going to be eating a lot of guac after!
Kaitie says
Granted my current illness goes away, I’ll be reupholstering furniture, baking for a potluck, and going for a super long run on Sunday.
Great job with the bowl – anytime I go to one of the paint your own pottery places I end up with a mug that looks like an untalented 8 yr old took a stab at it.
Jojo says
I wish I had an avocado tree! I would eat avocados/guac with every meal
Liz @FitLizzy says
I love that bowl! So cute! And so fitting for the watermelon fanatic. I think I have to make one… There is a ceramics painting place near my house, so I will have to check it out!!
Nicole @ FruitnFitness says
That dressing sounds good! Your watermellon bowl is so cute and looks like it will be perfect to fill with lots of fresh melon. I went to the farmers market this past weekend and and got a bunch of fresh vegetables, watermelon and peaches.
jodea @ chillichocolatelove.com says
I’m just about to hit up a pop up Champagne bar in a castle by the sea with my friend. Tomorrow night drinks and dancing and Sunday with my boy. Oh, and a haircut tomorrow. Perfect weekend!