Our weeknight date was perfect. 
Of course, it is now past 11pm and I’m still awake. We are big kids this week, staying up late on school work nights being so excited for Christmas.
Sherlock Holmes was such a great movie! It was funny and the characters were pretty great. I am not the best judge, as I usually enjoy most movies…like, every single one I see.
There was a fight scene at the end that was very high up, and you literally felt like you were right there. My belly was doing somersaults because I am super scared of heights. It was a really fun movie and I am so glad we went to see it.
We decided on PF Chang’s before the movie.
I had the most amazing martini – a jade martini.
Gorgeous color, huh? It was Malibu + Midori with a little scoop of honeydew. It was fabulous.
We had not been at PF Chang’s for a loooong time – basically because we are 85 years old, don’t like to leave the house and would rather eat my cooking. Hey – I’m just sayin’!
They have a ‘meals for 2′ special that was very extensive. Soup, appetizer, entree and dessert for 2 for $39.95! Can’t beat that deal. Now only if they would include the drinks…
We started with soup – I had egg drop.
And then I got some veggies in with the lettuce wraps.
Ugh, nothing like counting a piece of iceberg lettuce as veggies, right? I’ve really been slacking in that department.
I got the kung pao scallops for my entree – this is my favorite meal – and hubby got the spicy chicken.
After dinner, we got to pick 2 of 6 mini desserts. We chose tiramisu and cheesecake.
They were just so-so. The cake was a little stale and the strawberry on top just tasted like jelly. But they were so tiny that we gobbled them up in 2 bites!
And dinner ended with a perfect fortune…
So true.
My grandma fell on Friday night and is a little banged up. She is doing alright, but she could use your thoughts and prayers! She encompasses everything I want to be in a woman, so I need her to stick around a little while longer since I’m still growing up. Send some love her way please!
25 Days of Workouts
WORKOUT #18 – MEDICINE BALL WORKOUT
I am a firm believer in the basics when it comes to exercising. I don’t use a lot of goofy equipment, the bosu is not my favorite, and I think looking great comes down to some hard work. Occasionally, I love throwing in some fun workouts with a medicine ball. I usually use an 8lb or 10lb ball. Hope you enjoy!
Squat while holding ball overhead: 4 sets of 15
Side lunge tapping ball to the floor, and raising in the air when feet come together: 4 sets of 20
Medicine ball pushups: 4 sets of 16 (8 each side, one hand on ball)
Mountain climbers with hands on ball: 30 seconds
Seated russian twists for abs, tapping the ball to each side: 45 seconds
Throw n’ catch sit ups with ball + wall/partner: 4 sets of 15
Any questions – just ask.
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I hope your grandma gets better soon…hang in there Jessica’s Grammie, my prayers are with you
my thoughts and prayers are with your grandmother, Jess!
that martini does look delicious, and love the scoop of honeydew
I have been to PF changs once it was so-so, nto amazing, but not terrible, then again I am not a huge chinese food fan so maybe that was MY problem! LOVE scallops though!!!
thinking of you and your family!!
PF Chang’s lettuce wraps are my FAVORITE! That’s what I get eveytime I go, I can’t get enough.
Glad you had a nice, “big kid” night last night. Nick and I was lounged around and watched a movie and ate popcorn in front of the tree. Love it!
Oh no…hope your grandmother is ok! And love the fortune…!!
My thoughts are with your grandmother, I hope she feels better soon!!
Mmm, lettuce wraps are my favorite! Chili’s does a knock off, but they aren’t nearly as good as P.F. Chang’s.
I think I might have to do the medicine ball workout on Christmas when the gym is closed. It looks like a really good workout.
Hope your granny gets better soon! Sending good wishes her way!
I love medicine ball exercises as I like to add plyometrics moves to my workouts (for my tennis endurance and co-ordination). Thanks for the tips!
PS. Would you mind if I added your blog to my blogroll? Thanks!
I love PF Changs and their lettuce wraps! And I reallllly want to see the Sherlock Holmes movie too!
I’ll be praying for your G-ma!
I hope you grandma is ok! I will be thinking about her.
I hope your grandma is OK!
I really want to see Sherlock Holmes. We’ll probably go on Christmas b/c there is nothing else to do! Jewish people always go to the movies and eat Chinese food on Christmas, it’s a must!
hope your grandma feels better fast!
your week night date night looks awesome. i love those lettuce wraps! also, since i have a huge sweet tooth, i was shocked when i didn’t think too much of those shot-glass desserts either. not so amazing, i agree!
PF Chang’s mini desserts make my life. Also I would love to try your medicine ball workout, but unfortunately, that’s the first thing that my little kitty took out when we brought him home a almost 5 months ago now… and I still haven’t gotten around to getting another. wah wah
Sending prayers for your grandma!
I’ve been wanting to see that movie! It looks brilliant!
Love the egg drop soup!
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I hope your Grandma gets better soon … my thoughts are with you.
I really want to see Sherlock Homes – it looks really good.
I love PF Changs!!!!! We rarely go out, but PF Changs holds a special place in my heart!!
Those veggie wraps are amazing!! 
Sorry to hear about your grandma – I’ll be thinking about you and your family!
PS. Aren’t week-night dates so fun?
oh i loveee medicine balls! great workout girl! and those cookies in the next post look super good
haha i love how the pecans sneak out from the dough
Glad you liked the movie! I’ve been craving PF Chang’s like crazy lately. Looks delish.
I will definitely keep your family and your Grandmother in my thoughts and prayers. I think Grandmas are the most special people ever. So full of love and wisdom. Mine means the world to me.
I will definitely send out some good vibes for your grandma!!
PF Changs is my favorite! Did you know they have a gluten-free menu? Love that! I am a sucker for the lettuce wraps every time! LOVE IT! I am also a big fan of cashew chicken…seriously the best food ever invented!
I’m so sorry to hear about your grandma.
My boyfriend and I are 25 yet 85 at heart as well. We could probably stand to get out for date night more often.
Yum, I’ve had that martini at PF Chang’s and it is fabulous!
Great workout – I’m going to have to go back and look at some of the others you posted for inspiration.