I *think* Ecto is finally fixed! YAY!!! With the help of my amazing husband and webmaster, we somehow managed to fix it. Thank goodness for computer geeks! 
Let’s hope this is the end of my Ecto issues!
After work, Mal and I took Murphy for a long walk around our neighborhood. Murph was so happy today! He couldn’t wipe the big pug smile from his face all afternoon. I love seeing him like that!
On our walk, we stumbled upon a bunch of pups playing together in a local park, so we stopped by to say hello.
Murphy had a great time running around and playing with the other dogs.
At one point, while hanging out at the park, a Golden Retriever tried to eat my camera! 
After the park, the three of us ran home together. How adorable are these two?! 
Snack
After our long walk, I snacked on a No-Bake Protein Bar.
And, then, like, a million pistachios. (This photo is just a small sampling!)
Dinner
I tried a new salsa with dinner this evening: Black Bean & Corn from Don Sabrosa Salsa. The folks at Don Sabrosa Salsa sent me a bunch of their flavors to try the other day, including a Blueberry, Peach, and Honey salsa. I can’t wait to try that one!
As you can see, the Black Bean & Corn salsa had big chunks of beans and corn throughout. The flavor was bold with a serious kick to it. I love spicy salsa! I topped my veggie burger with a hefty scoop.
On the side, I had a bunch of kale chips.
In a few minutes, Mal and I are off to Body Pump. Our friends, Dave and Marie, are joining us tonight. Hopefully, we’ll get them hooked, too!
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My dog hates the dog park. Maybe he just knows his owner would not like standing out in the cold
I have the same sweatshirt as Mal haha.
I love salsa, maybe I’ll have to get some new ones to try
Haha seeing Mal and Murph together brighten my day no matter what. I can only imagine how happy they make you since you get to see in real life!
so jealous of your body pump excursion! and the puppy playdate…sounds like a great afternoon especially since ecto is fixed! woohoo!
The boys are so cute!
What kind of Veggie Burger is that?
Black bean + corn salsa is my favorite
I’m glad you & Murphy had a good play date!
Love the Murphy action shots!
I am kind of jealous of your salsa…I could use some of that in my life!! Can’t wait to hear more about the blueberry version.
i knocked on wood for you when you said that you think ecto is finally fixed… i’m just a little superstitious i guess! just trying to help you prevent jinxing
I had kale chips tooooo!! What are the odds!
Looks like you had a great walk today. I’m so jealous that Mal can wear shorts this time of year! If I tried that today I would have gotten frost bite
Mal is wearing shorts!!?!?!?!? is it that warm?!? I’m jealous!
yummy lookin’ salsa! beans make everything better!
Salsa is such a great topping for veggie burgers!
Funny thing – I actually have a friend named ‘MEL’ who has a pug named Murphy
The Body Pump obsession is spreading!!!!!
I love how you’re converting people into Body Pump enthusiasts! That salsa looks great!!
What is body pump? I have read you talking about it, is it just an amazing weights class? I love salsa that has actual vege chunks in it!
Your dinner sounds great! Is that a Dr. Praeger’s veggie burger? Love those things!
I can’t believe Mal is wearing shorts!!! Is it warm in Boston? MAN I wish we had shorts weather here in PA!
cool – I love hot salsa!
That salsa looks pretty fabulous. I love the picture of the dog trying to eat your camera. How funny!!
Between you and KERF, I cannot wait to make my first batch of kale chips this coming week! I’ll definitely let you know how they come out! P.S. I think I’m officially obsessed with Murph
Awww murphy looks SO happy!
Looks like a fun afternoon!
I keep meaning to ask, where did you get those placemats? I love them!
Isn’t that salsa the best? I can’t believe there is only 10 mg of sodium!
Murphy always makes me smile
That salsa looks really good and chunky, I’m going to have to try some. Have fun at body pump, have a good workout.
Have fun at Body Pump! Don’t know whats wrong with me, but I would need hours and hours to be able to work out after dinner!
I’m glad you got everything repaired! I’m sure that’s a huge relief. I made those no-bake protein bars last night…my husband even liked them! Thanks for passing that recipe along :>
I love pug smiles. He looks so happy!
I LOVE heaping spoons of salsa on just about anything…especially a veggie burger. Kale chips make the perfect side! Glad Ecto is back up for you. I know that kind of stuff can be so frustrating!
I love little happy puppies enjoying the outdoors. The simplest things seem to make them so happy. He’s a cutie!
salsa looks great on top of the burger!!
Ha about your camera almost being eaten. Over eager pup
And I’m glad your ecto problems are fixed.
I like the idea of those homemade bars. Sorry if I missed this earlier, but what kind of protein powder do you recommend? I’ve never used any, but I’m thinking it might be a good idea?
So funny that a golden retriever tried to eat you camera!
@Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday: Dr. Praeger’s
@Jessica @ The Process of Healing: Yep!
@Caitlin @ Right Foot Forward: Crate & Barrel.
@Emily Eats and Exercises: I use Designer Whey and Vega Smoothie Infusion.
That salsa looks awesome and the other flavors sound great too. Salsa is definitely one of my favorite dips/condiments, I could eat it on almost anything!
I’m borderline obsessed with salsa. Have you ever tried pineapple salsa? It was on sale so I decided to try it last week…and I fell in love!
i love that mal goes to body pump with you! if only i could drag my boyfriend to something fitness-related.
Salsa sounds great. MMMM kale chips…drool!
Murphy is way too cute. I can’t wait to have a pet again! I grew up always having at least two pets but now I’m in the college-adult transition time and can’t really have pets…
Btw, is that a Dr. Praegger’s veggie burger?
Body Pump should pay you for advertisement
puppy playdates are sooo fun! That looks like tons of fun!
kale chips go with EVERYTHING!!!
Hehe my mum is a fiend when it comes to pistachios – there’s no stopping her! They’re one of the more addicting nuts I think…
Have fun at body pump!
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