Time Flies When You're Having Fun

This weekend flew by, but then again, I guess every weekend does. Speaking of time flying by, can you believe it is almost October?! Where has this year gone?

Anyways, here is a little recap of what went on in the Sparks' household this weekend.

Jarrod and I went to a "pseudo" going away party for one of our good friends on Friday night. He will be working out of state for awhile, but will be coming back every so often in 2 week stretches. It was a lot of fun hanging out with everyone and having a good time. Good luck, Chris! We will miss you while you are gone!

Pretty friends at the going away party :)
Why do I look so tired?!

On Saturday, Jarrod's brother and sister flew in to stay with us for the weekend. I haven't seen his sister since May, so I was really looking forward to just hanging out with her. We all went out to eat at a local sushi restaurant and then came home and I made dessert. Which didn't turn out so well. Sadness.

By the way, you know you married into an awesome family when you make something that isn't particularly scrumptious, but they compliment it anyways.

The next day we got up and went to church, graduated from our Newlywed or Close class (we had been in the class for over a year...time to move to the next class!) and then Josh and Kristina left that evening to fly back home and Jarrod and I made a quiche for dinner. Which did turn out really well. Happiness.

Quiche!

Pssst...I made a couple of new dishes that turned out to be pretty good, so I plan on doing a full review in an upcoming post. Keep an eye out. :)

In other news...

As far as weight loss is concerned, I think I am back on track. Ever heard of Couch to 5k? It's a running program that helps people gradually build their endurance and train for a 5k. Although I am not planning on ever officially running a 5k, I figured it would be a good way to help speed up the weight loss process. Jarrod and I completed our first week (3 runs) and I actually enjoyed it! I downloaded the app on my smartphone, which was extremely helpful. It would beep when we needed to begin running and then beep when we needed to walk. This week we will step it up a notch and have to run for a longer period of time. Wish me luck!

We take Piper on our runs as well
and she is exhausted when we get home!