Yesterday was National Sister Day. Actually that day is tomorrow but we are celebrating the best holiday of the year all weekend so we spent the entire day together (her husband was out of town). It started out with us both sleeping on the couches when we fell asleep during a movie, then an 8 mile run (7:40 pace), breakfast, a bunch of stuff I can’t even remember and then a chicken salad for lunch.
My mom babysat the kiddos for a while and the sister and I went and did some things for church and on the way home I was privileged enough to try Honey Mustard Wheat Thins. Winner Winner.
Brooke is big into sharing her food with me lately. She must know her bday is coming up and she needs to butter me up.
Pool time with my favorite homies.
And then my sister made me the best grilled cheese sandwiches I have ever had. Mozzarella, tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, oregano, garlic, salt and a tiny bit of garlic salt. She uses a little spray of olive oil on the bread. Deliciouso.
After dinner her girls wanted sno cones.
And after all the girls went to sleep at my mom’s house we went to pick up Pitch Perfect and our favorites, bin candy. The combination of that movie and my favorite treats was almost too good to be true.
I hope your long run/race/brunch/sleeping in/whatever you do on the weekend goes awesome!
49 comments
Gari
The fact that she shares food shows a good character. Well done raising such a good kid.
Dana M
Thanks Janae! My friend Robin and I are running a race this morning. Our first half marathon together since college! Very Thrilling.
Dana and Robin
Leigha
Good luck!! :D
Kate A
Long run followed by pancake brunch that I didn’t have to cook? Worth missing out on the sleep in for :)
Sarah @pickyrunner
You know how to celebrate holidays right! I’m all about the bulk bin candy and I adore your maxi skirt. Pitch perfect is the best way to end such a fun day! Have a good weekend janae!
Andrea R. @ Morning Runner Girl
I love toasted simple sandwhiches like that!!
Great run with you sister! I miss mine!!!
Laurin
Thanks for the reminder about national sister day! I’ll have to call my two sisters and make sure they know how lost I’d be without them!
Lauren @ The Highlands Life
Caprese grilled sandwiches are the best!!!
Erica
Love sister time!
Love that combo of grilled cheese sandwich too.
Holli
YUM! That sammie looks amazing! I will be copying that when my tomatoes are ripe.
I just finished a run in the rain, it felt good :)
Have an awesome weekend, Janae and Brooke!
Elizabeth @ my neon running shoes
Brooke’s a smart one! If I butter you up will you send me stuff for my birthday?? Kidding of course! Have a good day janae! Ps tomorrow is national friendship day too ;-) I know this thanks to the great American cookie company email updates haha.
Monica L
So glad you are having a good time with your family. They all need to move to Cali with you so you can have the best of both worlds! Brooke is SO precious-first steps, sharing food, first birthday coming up…where does the time go?
Gracie (Complicated Day)
Brooke is so cute sharing her food! I love when babies do that – this whole time you’ve been taking care of them, they’re thinking about how they will take care of you when they can.
Anne @ CandyCrazedrun.wordpress.com
Ha! Now I have ammunition to convince my little sister to actually call me back for once :)
Your night sounds like perfection, I am inspired to sit down and finally watch Pitch Perfect!
Ashley @ This Is The Place
I don’t comment very often, but I just wanted to tell you that I read and love your blog! It’s so cheery and happy, and you and your family are ADORABLE (seriously, Brooke is sooo cute!). It just makes me smile.
I watched Pitch Perfect last night too! I’m headed out for a long run and then hanging out at our pool today. Have a great day!
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I always wanted a sister! I was so happy to find out that baby #2 was another girl so my girls could experience sisterhood!
Hannah
Those grilled cheese sandwiches sound phenomenal… is it bad I’m craving one now at 9 in the morning?
Sam @ Better With Sprinkles
My sleeping in did go quite well, thank you ;-) although it’s sad to me that now sleeping in is when I stay in bed until 7:30…
And so cute how Brooke shares her food with you!
Heather @ Run Like a G!
Sounds like a fabulous day!!!
Happy Weekend!
Kailey (Caffeinated Runner)
One of my favorite ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches is to spray the pan with cooking spray and season it with garlic powder, salt and basil :) Oh my stars – it adds so much flavor to the bread/sandwich!
Katherine
I don’t have a sister, so this post made me smile and feel jealous! You guys sure do know how to celebrate! It sounds like you had a blast and are so blessed to have each other in your lives!
Chelsea @ LittleOneRuns
Bin candy is the best! I wish I had a sister to spend this day with lol I have a brother, I’ll just have to pretend. Good run btw! I’m always impressed by your times.
Lauren
Brooke knows the way to her mommy’s heart ;)
Lisa
I had no clue it was national sister day. Now I’m going to have to force my Sister to hang out with me today. Brooke’s definitely a smart little cookie:) Have an awesome weekend!
Therese Phillips
Today is a 14 mile run in Newport Beach. It is the furthest I’ve ever run and includes a 2 mile uphill. I’m scared a lot
Jackie
Aww sounds so fun!
Laura @ Live, Run Sparkle
Sounds like a great day, and I’m definitely trying your sister’s grilled cheese recipe! I love that it was a healthified grilled cheese (I made that word up). Have a great Saturday!
Marie
Yay for sisters!! I love random holidays like National Sister Day!
3 mile run in more altitude completed, now time for oatmeal…when is National Oatmeal Day?!?
Wedding later today and I get to seey best friend and sister (sorority) on National Sister Day? Awesome!
Loving the candy isle!!
jenny
I had a run of 12 miles in the books for today…didn’t even know it’s national sister’s day and my older sister and I went for our first run ever together!! 12 miles at 7:30 pace talking the whole time….you are totally onto something with this sister running thing :)
Amy @ Run Mom Run
Sounds like a perfect sister day! Those are the best. Too bad it’s not a weekly occurrence!
Melissa
It is National Watermelon Day today. Make sure you celebrate!
http://www.watermelon.org/
Katie
That pool is incredible!!! And yay for sno-cones and movie nights with lots of candy, and sister time! :) So fun!
xo
Sara @ LovingOnTheRun
Oh Bin candy is dangerous!! That is a treat I will be partaking in tonight for sure after my long run today! Enjoy your time with your sister! I have no sister to celebrate with but a pretty awesome sister-in-law and brother!
Miranda @ Miranda Runs
That’s such a nice pool!! I need to move to Cali JUST for the pools. Haha! I ran 4 miles and then walked another 2.5 this morning. Hooray for productive mornings!
Leigha
Aww I’m so jealous of you and your sister. Wish I had one! Is Brooke ever going to?! ;) I had a 15k race this morning and ROCKED it! 1st in my age group, 5th women!
kendra
LOVE LOVE bulk candy. pitch perfect is on my list of movies to see. perhaps when my husband is at school at night, it may not be his thing.
Debbie @ Deb Runs
Have you tried the lime Wheat Thins? They are available for a limited time only, so if you want to try them, buy them soon! They are yummo!
Anissa Angelosante
Thanks for sharing about National Sister Day, if it weren’t for you I would not have known. I love to celebrate little holidays. I heard once you live longer by celebrating little things like that all of the time! :)
Katie
Picth perfect without me???? Sad day.
Nicole MacDougall
I love that pool! Is it your sister’s? We’re having unusually cold weather in Michigan and I’m supposed to be on a beach vacation! Reading your blog instead. :)
Ashley
I just watched Pitch Perfect this week and loved it! Anna Kendrick is about as adorable as they come (well, behind all those kiddos you and your sister have. If they all were like that, I might not be so scared to have one of my own!)
Team Orphans
I did a 10 mile run today! Now I’m hungry! I made your Thai Lettuce Wraps again tonight. Do you have any other good recipes?
Nicole @ Work in Sweats Mama
I LOVE honey mustard pretzels, so I MUST try honey mustard wheat thins. YUM!
Karen @ Runner Girl Eats
I watched pitch perfect last night and it was just as funny as the first time I saw it. I can’t get enough fat Amy:)
Jill
Yum. I ate that sandwich for lunch every day when I was on maternity leave. Why don’t I love Pitch Perfect? Everyone loves it! Maybe because I watched it with my husband. He ruins girl movies sometimes.
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More
Pitch Perfect cracks me up every time I see it!
Beautiful pool!
Kari @ Running Ricig
That sounds like a seriously fantastic day with your sister!!
Kay
Aw what a fun day with your sister and your family!
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