Monday at the Villa

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I feel more relaxed today than I have for the last ten months.  Vacations are the best.

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Now that all the wedding madness is over, we’re taking the day to chill by the pool and hang out.  It is positively amazing.

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I’m currently reading a trashy romance novel called “The Greek Tycoon’s Defiant Bride.”  It is epically sexiest and clichéd.   But I obviously cannot put it down.

 

Nicole is in a blissful post-wedding mood.

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I’m currently on a sugar high from the moist, tasty leftover wedding cake that I ate as a mid-morning snack.  SO delicious.  I ended up transporting the cake from the dance floor to the fridge last night, but I tripped and caught the top tier with my hand – so there’s a giant Caitlin handprint on the side of the middle tier!  Whoops!  Still tasty, though.

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Lunch was more wedding leftovers – a little millet, roasted veggies, crumbled crackers, kidney beans, and a basil soy sauce dressing.

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When I get home, I want to figure out how to recreate that sauce – it’s heavy on the basil and so, so good.

 

Well, I’m going to go crack open a coconut…

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Have a great Monday!

{ 30 comments }

 

  • Hillary October 10, 2011, 2:15 pm

    I love that you can tell the frosting on that cake is the really good, really sugary kind. Get in my belly.

  • April @ Grits and Granola Bars October 10, 2011, 2:15 pm

    I’ll trade Mondays with you if ya want 😉

  • Caitlin October 10, 2011, 2:17 pm

    I love the husband’s fedora! Having cake at non-dessert times is a great silver lining for special events being over. I used to look forward to having leftover birthday cake for breakfast after every birthday!

  • Laura October 10, 2011, 2:31 pm

    I ate some amazing cake yesterday. I’m still thinking about it…

    I am so jealous of your trip. Luckily I have a DC vacation in a couple weeks!

  • Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun October 10, 2011, 2:31 pm

    I heart wedding cake and that slice looks amazing. I don’t think I have ever read a trashy romance novel. I’m kind of surprised by that since I love mindless entertainment and trashy TV.

  • Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga October 10, 2011, 2:35 pm

    Looks like an awesome time is being had by all. Coconut catching and cake eating and pool lounging. Love.it.

  • Moni'sMeals October 10, 2011, 2:42 pm

    live it up!!!

  • katie @ KatieDid October 10, 2011, 2:47 pm

    Good luck cracking that coconut! I’ve attempted that several time and its not easy.

  • Sarah @ w30 October 10, 2011, 2:50 pm

    That place looks AMAZING! I can’t get over lagoon-like pool. And the views … (she sighs as she stares at her office wall under florescent lighting). Can’t wait to read Nicole’s recap – but just the events surrounding the ceremony tell me this is one awesome destination wedding. 🙂

  • Katie @ Peace Love and Oats October 10, 2011, 2:54 pm

    oh my gosh, wedding cake. I could literally eat an entire wedding cake. like for real.

  • Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat October 10, 2011, 2:56 pm

    Aww it sounds like you guys are having SO much fun!! Congrats to the bride and groom on their special weekend/day!! Enjoy that sunshine! 🙂

  • kathleen @ the daily crumb October 10, 2011, 3:02 pm

    i love your trashy romance novels!! that cake looks simply amazing 🙂

  • Vanessa @ Swift as Shadows October 10, 2011, 3:14 pm

    I wish I was spending my Monday similarly. =) Would also love to have the recipe for that basil sauce — sounds delicious!

  • Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled October 10, 2011, 3:50 pm

    Sounds like a great vacation. It’s always nice to get to spend time with friends in a beautifl location.

    And trashy novels are always great on vacation. A staple!

  • Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife October 10, 2011, 4:02 pm

    THAT sounds amazing–fresh coconut! Yummm.

    I love the water, the sun, and laying out —what a relaxing vacation and fun time with the friends. ENJOY!

    And nice job on catching the cake!–better a handprint than NO cake, ya know?! 😉 hah.

    • CaitlinHTP October 11, 2011, 9:10 pm

      Handprint cake still tastes good!

  • Sweet and Savvy October 10, 2011, 4:11 pm

    I think your day should be classified as “Best Monday Ever” 🙂

    Glad the wedding went so well!

  • Sarena (The Non Dairy Queen) October 10, 2011, 4:21 pm

    I take it you guys are not having a case of the Mondays like the rest of us??? I’m glad you’re all having some fun and celebrating the couple!

  • Lisa October 10, 2011, 4:27 pm

    Have fun!!! Everything looks so wonderful!

  • crystal October 10, 2011, 4:50 pm

    you look so happy! This is making me crave a vacation1

  • Ashley @ Good Taste Healthy Me October 10, 2011, 4:55 pm

    So jealous! I can’t wait for a vacation. Unfortunately not till my honeymoon!

  • Kath October 10, 2011, 5:46 pm

    GIVE ME THAT CAKE!!!

  • Julia H. @ The Petite Spiel October 10, 2011, 5:48 pm

    Ok, really, these posts are making me want to hop on a plane to somewhere tropical. Ahhhh it looks SO relaxing…not to mention mind-blowingly beautiful.

  • Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin October 10, 2011, 6:47 pm

    Good thing you caught the cake, otherwise you would have been eating it off the floor just like in that Friends episode. 😉

    Your day of relaxing sounds so perfect. Enjoy it!

  • Sana October 10, 2011, 7:36 pm

    I love love wedding cake 🙂

  • Ellie@fitforthesoul October 10, 2011, 9:37 pm

    The wedding cake looks delicious! And it must be so blissful to be there Caitlin! Have a great day~

  • Elisabeth October 10, 2011, 11:56 pm

    So glad you’re having a relaxing vacation with the husband & friends! I’ve never been to Puerto Rico, but from the looks of your trip, I need to get there ASAP 🙂

  • Amber K October 11, 2011, 1:21 pm

    Ooh I miss wedding cake! Truly the best. Although I was able to try a gluten-free cupcake this weekend that was actually good! Rocked.

  • Sara October 12, 2011, 10:10 am

    I make a thai basil curry using this recipe. You can add more basil than mentioned in the recipe. http://www.food.com/recipe/thai-basil-vegetables-34202

  • Sophie @ threetimesf October 18, 2011, 7:12 pm

    I haven’t had cake like that in ages – massive jealous face!!

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