The verdict is in: Our new mattress is so comfortable!
I slept like a rock last night.
(Source)
That is exactly how Sadie sleeps. She can somehow make her scrawny little body seem like it’s five feet long.
And yes, I will use any excuse to post adorable puppy pictures. If you’re in the mood to look at cute animals, do a Google images search of “sleepy puppy” and brace yourself because your heart will melt.
Ryan was tempted to sleep in this morning after sleeping so soundly on our new mattress. Initially I agreed and we turned off the alarm, but then I laid in bed wide awake and told him we should get up because I have a lot of things on my to-do list for today and wanted to get the day going.
Workout
Today’s workout began with 20 minutes on the elliptical before we headed into the weight room where I completed this lower body workout:
Ryan laughed at me several times as I finished my workout with bridges, also known as the most awkward move at the gym. I always make sure to do them in a subtle place, but somehow they’re still embarrassing.
Breakfast
Breakfast this morning was the same as yesterday’s morning meal, only I used an onion bagel in place of the English muffin and Swiss cheese in place of the muenster.
Anyway you slice it, an egg sandwich for breakfast is always a good choice!
Top Chef KitchenAid Mixer Giveaway
And now for the best giveaway I’ve ever done on this little blog!
I am seriously so excited about this!!!
The winner of this giveaway will win a KitchenAid mixer and a one-month membership to Top Chef University, a website that you may visit to learn professional cooking techniques and food preparation methods (not just recipes) from several Top Chef contestants!
To enter this giveaway, simply answer one or all of the following trivia questions related to last night’s season finale episode of Top Chef: Just Desserts.
- What was a special moment in Johnny’s life that he still treasures till this day?
- Who from Sally’s life inspired her final dessert display?
- “The word of the day is_____,” according to Gail Simmons.
- The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is ______?
I will randomly select and announce a winner tomorrow morning. Good luck!!!
Disclaimer: The prizes are being provided by the BRAVO Network but BRAVO is not a sponsor, administrator, or involved in any other way with this giveaway. All opinions expressed in this post are my own and not those of BRAVO.
zoë says
1. What was a special moment in Johnny’s life that he still treasures till this day? Making his mother’s last birthday cake.
2. Who from Sally’s life inspired her final dessert display? Her mother and sister
3. “The word of the day is speculoos,” according to Gail Simmons.
4. The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris!
Jenny says
Go Chris! I loved that one of the guys won. They non have babies to support and I feel like you could tell Chris was focused on winning for his family.
Katherine Durham says
Chris hanmer won 🙂 and speculous was the word of the day! Great giveaway and I LOVE the red!!!
abeer e says
chris hammer won, i love that and would die to have it!!!
Floey says
Chris Hanmer! 🙂 I totally need a mixer!
Raquel says
Chris won!
Dyanna says
WOOOWZAAAA WOOOWZAAAA
1- Baking his mother’s last b’day cake
2-Mom and sister
3-Speculose (love it)
4-Chris Hanmer
5- JULIE IS FREAKEN AMAZING lol
Jackie W says
Chris won.
I would love this mixer!
LeAnn says
Johnnny’s memory was making his mother’s last birthday cake
Karen @ Goofy Can Cook says
Julie you rock, this is the best giveaway ever!
1. He made his mother her last birthday cake before she passed away.
2. Her mother and sister.
3. Speculaas.
4. Chris
Kirsten says
1. He made his mother’s last birthday cake before she passed away
2. Her mom and her sister
3. Word of the day is ‘speculoos’
4. Chris Hamner is the winner!
Shanna says
1. Johnny made his mother’s last birthday cake before she passed
2. Sally was inspired by her mom and her sister.
3. Speculose, they had never heard of it.
4. Chris Hamner won!!
I would love the mixer!!!!
Misty Lynn says
1. Making his mom’s last birthday cake before she died
2. Sally was inspired by her mom and sister.
3.Speculoos
4.Chris won!
Brandy says
Chris Hanmer was the winner!!!
sarah b. says
chris won – love that!!
Desiree says
4. Chris hanmer won!!!
Callie says
Chriss Hammer won! Love this contest.
Callie says
Chris Hammer won! And I hope I win this mixer:)
Callie says
Chris Hammer won!
Hannah Hawley (@sirenical) says
4. The winner of the second season of Top Chef Just Desserts is Chris Hanmer!
ashleigh says
the winner of the second season of top chef just desserts is chirs hanmer;
and oh my i loved this season..loved loved loved it;
plus i love kitchen aid and would looooooooove to win this..thanks julieeee
Sarah says
The winner from the second season is Chris Hanmer. What a great giveway.
Carrie says
Chris Hamner!!!
Madge says
Commenting…. fresh from watching my DVR (thank goodness i was able to avoid all possible spoilers before tonight).
1. Johnny’s special moment – making his mom’s birthday cake before she passed *sad*
2. sally was inspired by her mom and sister
3. Gail’s word of the day: Speculous (gawd i had to google it!)
4. Chris won!!!! (but how is it that im liking Sally??)
since i totally know all the answers, i totally have to win this, Julie!!! as in, TOTALLY! 🙂
Meghan says
Chris Hammer won. I was really happy for him!
Angela says
Chris! Winner, winner, chicken dinner!