I was gone from blog world for an entire day. I know. It felt very weird to not sit down and write down every detail of my life for a full 24 hours. This weekend was a really fun one and we stayed very busy. I like weekends like that.
My Saturday morning long run was a cold one this week. This run was done on very little sleep so I am happy that I even got out there with the girls. Like usual, I am always so happy once I get out there and start my run that I didn’t push the snooze button when my alarm tells me to get up. 12.3 miles to start off February.
We had a special event to get to yesterday morning.
My niece was baptized! She is one incredible little girl and I am so grateful to be able to spend so much time with her now that we are living so close to them.
Nothing like getting 4 girls together to go up to Deer Valley to eat a four course meal. Jess was in town for the weekend so of course we had to go hang out at a restaurant for 3 hours to catch up on everything.
We went to Fireside (if you ever come to Utah you absolutely must eat here) at the Empire Canyon Lodge.
Picture including our first course (my favorite course). Just imagine a plate full of delicious Swiss raclette cheese that you eat with potatoes and bread. Perfection.
Each of the four courses is served from the stone fireplaces. The second course had stews, beef short ribs and fish and the third course had lamb and amazing cauliflower.
I take it back, this was probably my favorite course of the night.
Laying down and rubbing our stomachs is just what had to happen after a meal like the one that we had last night.
See you in the afternoon with this week’s running summary!
49 comments
Claire
First commenter! Wooooo!
I missed you!
That’s all!
Susan
What a wonderful day! Looks beautiful there. I missed reading your blog but I am glad you took a day away for yourself. You deserve it.
Emmeline @RunForThePizza
Looks like a wonderful day! I love raclette so I know your dinner must have been awesome ;)
Madison
That fondue–COME ON–amazing in every single way! I can taste it just reading the description. :)
Leah @ Running with the Hayneses
Glad you had a fun day! I DID miss you!
Kathy
Yes, it did seem a bit quiet over in HRG land. You have the best outings with friends. Or you should work for Utah tourism b/c you make it look great and I actually feel the need to vacation there now. ha! ;-)
Maybe you should contact Disney to see if they want to build a Disney Utah or something.
Michelle @ A Healthy Mrs
Ooooh, all of that food sounds amazing!
Linda @running4two
So glad you are having a great weekend!
Karin
I love Deer Valley! And that did look like an amazing meal. When my hubs and I eat out there, we always go to Goldenir Hirsch, which is also amazing.
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
Your Saturday was much more exciting than mine. The sleet we got Friday kept coming down until early yesterday morning. I finally went to work early afternoon. I made the fastest trip for one thing at Costco. (So sad I didn’t get to spend time browsing! But I did see really cute workout jackets for less than $20 in six different colors. I will be back to check those out this week!) I was in a hurry because I wanted to get to the gym before they closed at 7 PM. And I did! Worked out with my oldest daughter and then home to watch a movie with my girls.
Lis @ 26.2x2
Your post has me convinced that I MUST go to the Empire Canyon Lodge now. That food sounds dee-licious.
crista
that place looks amazing!!! Glad you had a great time!
jan
I’m not sure if this is compassion or stalkish tendencies but I was worried! LOL Glad you had such a good day and how wonderful for your niece!
tara @ tara goes streaking
Awesome first run of February!
Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan
My grandma loves raclette and has two tabletop raclette grills at her house. It’s always a fun (and delicious) meal!
morgan
Your niece is adorable- love the gap teeth and the way she likes to carry Brooke :)
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
Laura@twinsontherun
Glad you had a wonderful day! I love a good run to start off the month. And congrats to your niece on her baptism!
Wow, I REALLY want to go to that restaurant now.
Meaghan @ New York Views & Nike Shoes
That fondue looks amazing!!!
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Nicole
I can’t ever get over how beautiful Utah is! And that meal…I am definitely jealous!
Nicole@thegirlwhoraneverywhere
Umm the first course and last course sound in-credible….yum. Happy Sunday!!:)
Livi
12.3 miles, just casual.. you’re such a beast! Do you eat any chews or gels during your runs? I can’t make it past 9 without some added fuel!
Macy
Don’t ever leave us again! That was traumatizing.
You aren’t allowed to have a life outside of blogging ;)
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
Glad you had a great weekend and unplugged a little! Sometimes we need that now and again. That menu looks DELICIOUS!
Sanaz @ runforcake
I love that you run just oh 12+ miles because you can lol. You rock. I had the Miami Half Marathon (my first) and it was awesome! What an awesome way to end the weekend!
Leigha @ Minougirl
I’ve never had a 4 course meal before. It sounds DELISH! Dessert would definitely be my favorite too! I missed you yesterday :)
hannah @ PalmBeachRunner
Aww, its nice to have a break every now and then! Looks like you had a packed, fun weekend! (and luckily its not over yet!)
That fondue looks AMAZING- that is my type of evening- good friends, indulgent food, and deep, fun conversations I am sure! :-)
Miranda @ Lovely Wife Lovely Life
I ran 7 miles to start off my February yesterday! Awesome news about your niece! :) Yay for girl’s nights out at an incredible restaurant!
Lisa @ runningoutofwine
Nice run, and that food looks amazing! Glad to see you back!
Erica
MISSED YOU!
Looks like an amazing day and you deserve the break .
Kristina @ Blog About Running
Mmmm that first course does sound really, really, really good! I mean how can you go wrong with melted cheese and potatoes?! :)
I wish I could just wake up and do 12 miles. Your running base is so awesome. I can’t wait to (hopefully) get to that point during full marathon training later this year.
Kay
Ooh, that dinner looks delicious and so fun!
BriAnne
Congratulations to your cute niece! And I have to say that I am incredibly jealous of all your girlfriend time you spend! If I end up moving up there this fall I’m officially inviting myself to all of your delicious outings, mkay? Okay. ;-)
Johanna
Janae, Don’t you ever feel like you need to post on here two times a day or whatever… Your life comes first, and that’s what matters!
But, yes! WE MISSED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :)
Christina
So cute your niece got baptized how special.
Friends and fab food. Convincing me I need to plan a girl trip soon!
How do u fuel for your runs? I tried pretzels yesterday and they worked except for the chewing and breathing part I need to work on.
Casey @ The Maine Mrs.
Baptisms are awesome! So is that bubble skirt Brooke sported. :)
Brittney @ Sweets 'N' Greens
Mmm that fondue dessert sounds amazingg!
Elizabeth @ Positive Change
Sounds like a great weekend!
Congratulations to your niece!! Love Brooke’s outfit!
Liz @ Tip Top Shape
Your niece looks so much like Brooke!
Jackie
Glad you had a good weekend!
Alyx
I know you were being sarcastic about us wondering where you went, but I actually did have a mini panic attack & told my roommates all about it;) That meal looks SO delicious & the Utah snow looks beautiful! I’m learning to love the snow (I’m a Californian living in Colorado:)
Sarah @ HairwaytoVegan
Wow it looks beautiful there! I wish I lived where there were seasons!
Jodi
The food looks awesome!! I always say, I run to eat:)
Tess
We did miss you! Okay…I’ll admit it. Didn’t even dawn on me there was a day missing. I actually thought I’d just read your blog like…four times.
Good to have you back! Glad your day was so beautiful!
Alyssa @ See This Girl Run
How sweet :) Your niece looks beautiful!!
amy
Yes! I missed you. Don’t think I’m crazy but when u dont check in, I worry! But I’m so glad u had an awesome day. Congratulations to your niece. I love baptisms because there is always such a sweet feeling there.
That food looks so good.
Kari @ Running Ricig
Looks like you had a great day!!
Connie
I think I want to move to Utah! Your surroundings are beautiful!!
Lisette
What motivates you to get up at 430 am to run? I’m 8 months post partum and haven’t run farther than 5 miles. As a stay at home mom with two step kids plus my baby, the only time I could run is early am. I’m not going to lose these last 10 pounds if I don’t. I have run 3 Fulls, countless halfs, 3 ten milers and several Misc races! I want to get back! I’m never going to be as fast or thin as you:(. But I just want to get “me” back!!! Help!
Niki
That place is amazing!! ‘
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