Last week Saturday was a good day.  Asa didn't have to work so we were able to spend a lot of time together, the weather was gorgeous, and we were able to get some things accomplished - which is always a good feeling, especially for us, since we often make plans or lists of things to do, but never actually follow through until some time has passed.

Our first stop after the Saturday morning laziness was to the Fulton Street Farmer’s Market just a few blocks down the road from our apartment.  We don’t go to the Farmer’s Market too often, but I would like to consider going more.  There’s always a good vibe when we visit, and I always feel good knowing that I am supporting local farmers and their products.  Plus, it is a nice way to spend some time outdoors first thing on a Saturday morning.  So last week we went for the first time in awhile and were able to get our hands on some good things. 

Our list included:

Two pizza crusts (one sun-dried tomato and one Italian herb).  One of our favorite dinner options is homemade pizza.  It’s so easy and quick to make, especially if we buy pre-made crusts.  We have purchased pizza crusts from this vendor before, but it was our first time trying the sun-dried tomato flavor – it was pretty good!  I’d rather buy these kinds of crusts than ones at the store because they look and taste so much healthier.  The thing to remember is that they don’t last too long so you gotta eat them up quick!

One green pepper for pizza (we had more veggies & toppings at home)

Two salsas (one black bean & corn and one peach salsa – a gift for Asa’s brother for his birthday).  I think it’s safe to say that one of Asa’s favorite snacks is chips and salsa.  I am not always a huge salsa fan, but I do enjoy it sometimes (as long as it is mild!).  We decided to try out some salsa from this vendor, and we went for a “safe” salsa for ourselves and picked up a more adventurous salsa for Asa’s brother.  We actually tried out our salsa for the first time last night and it was rather delicious!

The next stop we made was to Goodwill.  I was hoping to score some baby clothes there (did!) and we also thought we would look around for some household items.  I've found that Goodwill is a great place to find baby clothes for super cheap – like $.99 cheap!  We couldn't pass up some of the outfits we found – we’re going to have one cute little babe :)  I was so happy that we were able to find so many good clothing items and to know that we are probably set with clothing for at least a little while.  We also came across another great find while browsing the store: three glass containers in different sizes for storing milk, juice, and coffee creamer.  Asa’s mom actually has the same set, but we just have different colored lids!  The green color of the lids on our containers remind me of 60s/70s kitchen and houseware items – a color scheme and style which I love.

After a pit stop at a local cafe for some iced coffee to cool us down (and give us a caffeine boost), we then ventured to the in-laws where we ended up hanging out for the rest of the day!  We only meant to go so Asa could get a haircut, but then it turned into a relaxing and lengthy visit.  Being there for so long reminded me of our dating years when it seemed like I was always over there visiting Asa and his family: doing homework for class, watching Sunday Morning while eating breakfast, drinking coffee, movie nights, and much more.  I enjoyed our visit last weekend – it gave me a chance to relax and “get away” from all that I have going on these days.  And of course it was nice to spend some time with the in-laws as we don’t see them too often in our daily lives.

Asa with his fresh haircut and fresh drink - a Gin Daisy

Asa's Gin Daisy - a refreshing beverage. It was a hit!

Happy weekend to all!