fitting it all in

It is so true that I will have the time to get back into gym mode when I get back.  So I just need to stop worrying about it like you guys said!  It was actually a most beautiful day and the sun was shining!  I should have went for a run or something, but alas there were other activities to fit in the day :)

After breakfast, we headed to my step dad’s race shop for a little tour.  Even though this shop isn’t as big as some of the shops he’s worked at, it still amazes me how much time and energy goes into the racing industry.  It’s really neat.

Here are a few shots from the inside . . .

My step dad said I can’t really post all the pictures we took :)

Next, we headed to a shopping mall called Birkdale.  They have a bunch of different shops with condos above and it’s fun to walk around, especially when the weather is nice. 

For lunch we stopped at a place called Brixx which has the best oven roasted pizza mmm the crust is thin and crispy.

I started out with the Brixx salad and Chris got the tortilla soup special.  The salad is topped with goat cheese, pine nuts and a light balsamic vinaigrette, but I passed on the croutons and bread.

We shared the BBQ pizza (I had 2 slices) and it was really good even though they forgot to take off the onions!  ewww!

 

We also decided to share a tall NF peppermint mocha from Starbucks.  I haven’t had one of these in a long time too!

 

After walking around Birkdale for a bit, we decided we had to stop at the Soda Shop, a cute little eatery in Davidson that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.  It has some pretty yummy sammies and other deli type selections along with many milkshake flavors, but my favorite part is the sweet tater fries!  We had to fit them in :)

Isn’t this the cutest downtown?  I adore places like this!

 

 Checkerboard tile and all . . .

 And for the finale . . .

Oh boy these are quite addicting!  I portioned out 10 slices and Chris ate the rest mmm  It’s a good thing we don’t live close to here. 

Not much going on for the rest of the night, probably picking at leftovers and hanging out :)  My aunt and little cousin decided to come into town tomorrow to visit for a few days and we’re going to a Charlotte Bobcats game!  Not sure about the bloggie meet up yet, but we’ll see!