Weekends with Leslie and Ross are always so much fun!
My sister and her boyfriend are the perfect couple to hang out with me and Ryan because our little foursome seems to have the exact same interests and sense of humor.
Lunch
Leslie, Ross and Ross’ adorable chocolate lab, Kona, arrived at our house in Ocala around lunchtime yesterday.
Since we were all hungry, Leslie and I set up a a little make-your-own sandwich buffet.
I made myself a turkey and cheese sandwich on a toasted English muffin.
Perfect fuel for a hike!
My sister really wanted to check out our local hiking trails and since Sadie and Kona were practically bursting with energy, we loaded up the car and drove out to conquer a five-mile loop.
The dogs were in heaven!
Hi Kona! (I still picture her as the adorable little puppy that came to our UCF game day party! Such a cutie pie. She was smaller than Sadie!)
Sadie was feeling less photogenic than Kona (and apparently a lot more rigor mortis)…
We have such a nut job on our hands…
I think someone was campaigning hard to be the favorite yesterday, huh? Daddy 2012!
Our hike took us slightly less than two hours and flew by.
After driving home, relaxing for a bit and changing our clothes, it was time to head out to dinner.
Dinner
Ryan had the idea to bring Leslie and Ross to The Artisanal Dish, the restaurant we fell in love with during our February date night.
We had a hard time deciding what to order because everything sounded good!
While we waited for our food to come out, we browsed around the store.
Check it out!
Julie’s organic ice cream. We’re a match made in heaven. 
Before sitting down at our table, we selected some fun drinks to enjoy.
I fell in love with Ayala’s herb-infused sparkling water the last time we were there, so I had no problem quickly selecting the lemongrass mint vanilla water to try this time. So good.
The guys opted for beer!
I had a sip, thinking I might join them but *bleh* this beer was not my style. The guys loved it though!
For my entrée I order the same scallop salad I ordered last time and shared a pizza with Ryan.
Everyone loved their meals!
On our way home, we passed a field with this bad boy…
Naturally we pulled over to say hello. Crazy, huh? Just another day in Ocala, my friends.
He ended up walking right up to the fence which was a little unnerving. We all jumped back when he swung his horns around after he realized we didn’t have any food. Pretty intense!
Before heading home, we made a pit-stop at Dairy Queen for Blizzards for dessert. I forgot my camera in the car after taking a picture of the bull, but Ryan and I shared a mint Oreo Blizzard (my first time trying a mint Blizzard) and it was fantastic. Highly recommended!
Now everyone is slowly waking up this morning and we have a relaxing Sunday planned that is kicking off with an early-morning church service.
See ya in a bit!
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Oh wow, your family and your sister’s family are very, VERY alike! I don’t think I’ve ever seen Ayala’s in stores but I’m going to look out for it now that you’ve mentioned it because the flavour you had sounds delicious. I think I’d have gone for the scallop salad you had as well – I <3 scallops! 🙂 Have a lovely Sunday Julie!
Kona is so cute!!
Haha, I love that Sadie picture. My dog always seems to know when I want to take a picture of him and does something weird. It’s almost like he does it on purpose. . . .
That pizza looks so good! What was on it?
That pizza looks amazing!
Julie, totally random but I’m thinking of getting a garmin. Would you recommend 305? A lot of people I’ve asked are happy with theirs but thought I’d ask here too as it’s a lot of money. Is it accurate calorie and distance wise? xx
I was going to ask the same question about the Garmin. I’m thinking of getting one, but want to make sure it’s worth the money and accurate.
I was actually going to ask the same thing! The Garmin is definitely on my “wish list” right now…..any recommendations would be welcome 🙂
I have the Garmin 205 which is a bit cheaper, and I absolutely love it! Can’t go on a run without it! If you’re looking for a cheaper option, the 205 is great. The only major difference is the 305 has the heart rate monitor feature with it, which the 205 doesn’t… not sure what your wishes are, but I don’t monitor my heart rate, and so the 205 is great! Just gives you your pacing information.
Leslie and Ross look so cute together!
Was the sparkling water sweet? It sounds so delicious!
Pizza and beer looks always make for a good time. 🙂 I’m glad the dogs enjoyed themselves too!
Mint oreo is the BEST! That’s my go-to Blizzard! I remember when they first came out with them (I think like 5ish years ago?), I was so worried it was a limited time only deal. Thankfully I was wrong!
Sounds like a fun day with fun people! That pizza looks great… what all is on it?
that photo of kona reminds me so much of our chocolate lab, molly! she’s a cutie! and that photo of ryan holding sadie had me laughing so hard – i love it. glad you guys are having a great time!
Oh man…my husband and I had a Mint Oreo blizzard the other night for dessert as well. Those things are tasty, but DANGEROUS! 🙂
Sounds like the four of you had a great time! 🙂 Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
That looks like a great double date! Dairy Queen sounds so good right now. I gave up sweets for Lent, and cannot wait to eat ice cream again!
Hahaha, Sadie looks like a human the way she’s perched on Ryan’s and your hips. Hilarious! Sounds like a great day 🙂
Double dog dates are so much fun! Sadie looks like she’s getting a little spoiled 🙂 in a good way!
That salad looks great! I love scallops 😀
for your garmin do you need to wear a chest belt with the wrist watch? can you just wear the watch for accurate results? want to go hiking! lovely photos of your family.
Love sister time- glad you guys are having a blast together!
Sounds like a great hike and a great day overall. And it’s hilarious how you carry your dog. Ours would be way to heavy. hahaha
How fun! And that pizza looks soooo good!
This looks like an amazIngly fun day! great food, great company, and a hike. What could be better? 🙂
I honestly cannot stop laughing at those pictures of sadie! She is just too funny!
Love that they drank Rouge. I live in Portland and since Rouge is brewed in Oregon we frequent their brew pubs. FYI if you become “Rouge Nation” members you get free beer on your birthday. Oh and my fave blizzard is butterfinger with additional Reeses PB cups (never say half and half, they’re too stingy so just pay for the additional 2nd topping). Highly recommend it.
Looks like y’all are having fun! I’m jealous of your hiking trails, Nashville doesn’t seem to have as many good ones around us
I just looked at your UCF post that you had linked to this one and saw that Ryan is an SAE. Me and John met in the Greek system too! Fun stuff.
And Rogue beer is gooood! I’ve been up to the Rogue Brewery in Oregon, during a rafting trip when we rafted class IV rapids in the Rogue River! Great time!
I love dogs who think they’re human. And I am now craving scallops!
Hahaha, love the bull! I went on a run in the middle of nowhere SC this weekend, and there was a field of cows and all the close by ones just stared at me. I started waving a mooing at them… Good thing no one happened to drive by.
Loks like a great day with your sis. Makes me wish I had one!
That bull is crazy big! Now, I kinda want a DQ blizzard. We eat them way too much, but they are so good!!
WHat a perfect day with family and loved ones. LOVE this. I love how close you all are:) Enjoy your Sunday!
Mint Oreo Blizzards are my fave! Hands down best flavor ever
Is that a Rogue beer the guys are drinking? That beer is brewed here in my hometown in Oregon 🙂
I love Rogue beer (especially their Dead Guy ale), but a barley-wine style beer might not be your best bet if you are just getting into beer. I’ve tried Ayala’s ginger lemon peel flavor before and really liked it.
I love that Sadie lets you guys hold her like that…it’s too cute! She is one happy puppy!
Sadie and Kona look like so much fun… It’s so weird because my dogs name was Sadie and my fiancés dogs name is Kona! strange!
That bull is insane! Was that on a farm?
I don’t like beer – but I think I might if I drank it out of that bottle, haha.
you always have the nicest outfits! so cute!
It makes me so happy knowing that you guys are all friends!!!!! If my husband wasn’t 10 years older than my little sister, I would definitely be hooking her up with his friends. What a fun dynamic!
I love how you guys hold Sadie as you would a child. I know she is your baby but it’s just so cute lol!
You and your sister look so much alike.
I think Daddy might be winning the contest for Sadie’s love. Lol. 🙂
Holy smokes! I would not want to run into that guy in a dark alley. Thise horns are gnarly.