My post-work routine felt back to normal this evening!
I took Sadie on a nice long evening walk, only my sister stepped in for Ryan as my walking buddy.
Taking Sadie for a walk does just as much for me as it does for her. I love walking after spending so much of the day in front of a computer. It feels so nice to get outside and stretch my legs.
My sister and I walked Sadie along Tampa Bay and walked in front of the Vinoy hotel and along the marina for a good hour.
The Vinoy holds a very special place in my heart because something pretty fantastic happened there last October. 
Dinner
Once we were done with our walk, we headed home and arrived just after my mom got back from her evening Jazzercise class. We all got to work in the kitchen and made a fantastic dinner.
Dinner tonight included a chopped salad topped with sautéed scallops paired with parsnip fries that I made the same way I make my turnip fries.
I topped my salad with a pomegranate dressing that was perfectly sweet and delicious.
I think someone was a little jealous of our meal.
Dessert was half a bag of Raisinettes. Mmm.
I must say that being back with my Sadie girl and actually eating real vegetables with dinner makes me feel so much better! I only wish Ryan could’ve been with us tonight. Not too much longer!
Off to hopefully finish packing my suitcase for my trip to Philadelphia in the morning. Packing, I loathe you.
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That salad looks delish! Not a big oyster person, but you certainly make them look appetizing.
I hope you have a great weekend!
I’m so glad Sadie’s back in your blog! I’ve missed her adorable face! 🙂
that picture of sad little sadie is absolutely priceless! so adorable.
I mean, I’m just saying…. if Sadie sneaks into your suitcase, I wouldn’t be upset.
Stowaway Sadie takes Philadelphia!
That salad looks great! Have a great time in Philly!
Glad that you are keeping so busy till you are reunited with your other half! That will help the time fly!!!
I love the word Smidgen and Sadie. The two together are absolutely adorable.
Aw look at Miss Sadie! All dogs are really, really good at begging! Did she get anything?? 🙂
Of course. I’m such a sucker.
I hear ya on the packing – HATE it! I don’t know which is worse – packing or unpacking. I’m pretty sure my life would be better without any of it!
Have a good time!!
PS – love that sad Sadie face! Poor girl!
Awwww, he’s so cute!!!!
I’ve always wanted to cook scallops but they are so intimidating 🙁
My dog makes that exact face when he’s begging. I try not to give in to bad behavior, but it’s so hard!
I’m so jealous that it stays warm year-round in FL. I’m loving my evening walks right now, and I’m sad to think it’ll be too cold/dark for them pretty soon!
Sadie looks so adorable in that picture!
My fiance and I have been taking walks at night. Just short walks around the block but I love the time together just chatting about our day without the distractions of the TV and computer- it’s nice!
OMG How cute is Sadie! I can certainly understand how muc you must have missed her! Not too long until we get to see her up on yourblog all the time again! Yayyy!
I’m sure you will pack crazy cute outfits for the weekend! I LOVE raisinettes! They are my ultimate movie theater candy!! Also love evening walks and was going to go for one with my bf but he fell asleep on the couch!!
I’ve missed Sadie!! Probably not as much as you…but it’s great to see that face again! 🙂
Yeah!!! Your evening normality is sort of back 🙂 Hehe.
Love the pic of the walk by the hotel and marina!
I loooooove going on long walks! I wish it were warm enough here in Chicago to go on them for more than 4 or 5 months out of the year! And packing isn’t the bad part, it’s the unpacking when you get back home!
I can’t imagine going more than two days without seeing my pup, I don’t get how you lasted so long like this! Your evening walk looks gorgeous! Mine just looks like the suburbs.
Wahhhhhhhh. I hate packing, too!!! Are you checking a bag??!? Or just bringing a carry-on… Can’t wait to meet you at HLS!
I literally just tried that dressing the other night and had rasinettes for dessert tonight! haha
It must feel great to reunite with your puppy, I hate leaving mine!!
OOps, I totally meant to write scallops but wrote oysters. Haha
Sadie is so adorable! She reminds me of our lab, Ryan, in so many ways.
Glad you got your evening walk in… I am the same way. I gotta have my evening walk! 🙂
I love those Simply Dressed salad dressings – the balsamic is especially delicious & I also enjoyed the champagne.
i bet sadie was singing, reunited and it feels so goooood! you both must be so happy to be back w/each other. i hate being away from my fur-baby.
the salad looks delicious. i’m craving veggies!!!
Aww Sadie is so cute, must feel so great to be reunited with her!!
Raisinettessss!!! I have never had scallops! Are they super fishy like oysters or no?
Scallops are freaking delicious. So meaty, I wouldn’t really compare them to the fishyness of oysters. My BF doesn’t like fish but he LOVES scallops, esp wrapped in bacon! But, anything wrapped in bacon is a done deal in our house =)
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LOVE that Sadie is back on the blog Julie!
I’ve been away from home for 8 weeks now and can’t wait until I get back to normal routine again! Good luck with the packing. I always under or over pack. Never get it just right!
Love parsnip fries! yours look delish 🙂
Dinner looks delicious!!!
Good luck with the packing! 😀
Don’t lie you know your gonna miss hotel buffet dinners and egg paties! 🙂
Hope you packed your rain boots, I live right outside of Philly and its soooo gross and wet out!
Oh I have missed the Sadie pictures with the hilarious quotes you write!!!
sadie is just adorable! i’m a dog-mom, too. my little girl, olive, is flipping out today b/c we’re having thunderstorms…
that salad looks delish! and thanks again for your contribution to veg&vodka – i’m getting great feedback about it!
Aw, Sadie is too cute! 🙂 That salad looks so good! I love scallops and that dressing sounds delicious!
Love the Sadie face…I have a dobie girl that could be her twin sister! minus the floppy ears and tail of course…
Where did you get that pomegranate dressing???? I cant find it in NH!
Haha i just LOL’d at my desk at Sadie’s head on the chair. So cute! Have fun in PA! Safe flight!
I heart Sadie’s pretty pink collar! Cute! I LOATHE PACKING TOO! Getting ready to do it again this weekend before we move out to Denver!! 🙂
Have a great time at HLS! Just think when you come home you will be almost in your rental house, with Sadie and Ryan, making smoothies, and going on walks together!
I wish I would go on daily evening walks! My dogs would love love love it but my area is so BLAH and crappy, I cant motivate myself daily