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Life in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Memorial Day Weekend

05/26 by Leigha 18 Comments

Homemade Swedish Rye Bread
Fashion Friday {5/19 - 5/23}

Happy Memorial Day, everyone! Make sure to spend some time thinking about our veterans and all the things they’ve done for our country. I did a lot of that this weekend. It was a great one and I think the warm weather is finally here to stay! 

MiMM

On Saturday I played in the band for graduation. It’s sad to see the seniors go, especially because I have class with a lot of them!

class of 2014I relaxed at home before heading over to Dad’s for a cookout!

grillin

Ohhh my gosh. SO MUCH GOOD FOOD.

cook out spreadbroccoli salad

grilling out dinner

Our contribution: baklava!

baklava

morels

 

These are morels. They were growing right in the back woods of our house! morel mushroom

I shot some baskets…

basketball hoopAnd then we had a bonfire!

bonfire at dads

I promptly went to bed after getting home. On Sunday I went to church, made this:

green mango smoothie collage

and hit up some grad parties! 

floral dress

leigha and kiki

Even more food. My food baby hasn’t ceased this whole weekend.

Today I played at the cemetery and harbor with the band.

band

percussion section

 flag raise

I went out for breakfast with mom after.

breakfast at 4j'sNow I’m typing this up procrastinating my run! Later we are having burgers and asparagus on the grill. Enjoy your Memorial Day!!

How did you celebrate Memorial Day weekend?

 

Homemade Swedish Rye Bread
Fashion Friday {5/19 - 5/23}

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  1. Brittany @ DulceVie says

    05/26 at 1:10 pm

    Happy Memorial Day!! I celebrated my weekend by exploring San Francisco and Santa Cruz with my mom πŸ™‚
    Brittany @ DulceVie recently posted…Fisherman’s Wharf AdventuresMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      05/26 at 2:06 pm

      SO JEALOUS. Going to San Fran is my dream!

      Reply
  2. Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves says

    05/26 at 8:40 pm

    Looks like a fun weekend!! Baklava is so good. Can you make some for me?!
    Alison @ Daily Moves and Grooves recently posted…Brother-Sister RivalryMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      05/27 at 7:47 am

      Haha you can have the leftover pieces still on my counter πŸ˜‰ it’s so sweet I maxed out on one piece!

      Reply
  3. Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run says

    05/26 at 9:29 pm

    The morels are so cute! The food (and pictures) looked awesome πŸ™‚ The smoothie picture was so cool – do you have a Magic Bullet?
    Liz @ Carpe Diem and Run recently posted…Monday Miles #17My Profile

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    • minougirl says

      05/27 at 7:48 am

      Yep! Right now I mainly use a magic bullet because I broke my real blender (too many smoothies πŸ˜‰ I want to get a vitamix!!

      Reply
  4. Christine@ Apple of My Eye says

    05/27 at 12:57 am

    So much good food. YUM. Also, your camera skills are getting SO good! Love how much variation you have in your photos and how you incorporate small touches into them!
    Christine@ Apple of My Eye recently posted…With a Heavy HeartMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      05/27 at 7:49 am

      Aww, thanks Christine! I’m realizing that photography isn’t just a hobby for the food – I’m really enjoying taking pictures of everything!

      Reply
  5. Kailey (Caffienated Runner) says

    05/27 at 1:08 pm

    One thing I love about warmer months are bonfires!!
    Looks like you had a delicious spread for your BBQ πŸ™‚
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    • minougirl says

      05/27 at 6:23 pm

      Love bonfires so much. Except the smoke haha!

      Reply
  6. Sara says

    05/28 at 11:10 am

    What a fun weekend!! I love your dress in that picture! And of course, the food looks amazing πŸ™‚
    Sara recently posted…Long Run TipsMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      05/28 at 12:16 pm

      Thanks Sara πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Allie says

    05/28 at 11:13 am

    You know you’ve had a good weekend when your food baby hasn’t ceased all weekend, haha!! I want to have a bonfire now after seeing this post!
    Allie recently posted…Tidbits and picturesMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      05/28 at 12:36 pm

      Right?! I’ll admit though, this week I am craving light and healthy meals!

      Reply
  8. Hannah @ Sprints & Scones says

    05/28 at 6:15 pm

    Your food looks so yummy! I procrastinate on my runs too πŸ˜‰
    Hannah @ Sprints & Scones recently posted…WIAW #33 leftovers & a workoutMy Profile

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    • minougirl says

      05/29 at 12:38 pm

      Sometimes you just don’t have any motivation to run! And that’s okay.. unless you’re training for something. haha πŸ™‚

      Reply
  9. Lucy says

    05/29 at 4:29 am

    whats baklava? never heard fof it πŸ˜› great post and picture!!!!!!

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    • minougirl says

      05/29 at 7:42 am

      Baklava is a dessert typically with nuts and I added chocolate!

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