Happy New Year everyone!
We had a very low key New Year’sEve. Ordered Chinese and sushi, watched “The Five Year Engagement” and were asleep by 10:30. Boom! My younger self is laughing at me but I like it this way much better.
My one intention for the first day of 2013 was to see the sunrise on a run. I’ve gotten rather used to running in daylight hours the past 2 weeks. This was going to be the last weekday one so I wanted it to be extra special. I woke up starving so I grabbed a couple of Coconut “Cookie Dough” Bites that I made on Monday.
These bites are amazing! They’re similar to my usual balls with the base of walnuts and dates except that you process the walnuts and dates separately before combining. It makes all the difference in texture and “doughyness.” That’s a word right? They gave me just enough gas in the tank for my run.
I started off with no real intention of where I was going. I knew I wanted to find a spot that would be higher up and clear to really see the sun.
(Please excuse the portrait screen. I was too excited to think about how I was holding my phone.) 
I got it. The money shot. Absolutely gorgeous! I ran 7 wonderful miles and wanted to do more. Plus, I found 28 cents. A sign, perhaps, of fortune for the year? Great start to the year. Only 1,493 more miles to go to reach my goal of 1,500!
Once I got home, I quickly stretched, slurped down a kale protein smoothie and showered so we could head outside to play in the snow. Last year, it was a very mild winter. We didn’t have much measurable snow. The one time I took the kids out in it we lasted 5 minutes before major melt down status was achieved. They hated it. What a difference a year makes. They absolutely LOVE the snow! We’ve been having fun sledding down our little hill in the backyard, making snowmen, using our beach buckets and shovels, and moving the snow with dump trucks. They find it fun just being outside. It’s amazing when we get older we start to get bored and lose our imaginative play. Another lesson my kids have taught me. Open your mind and have more fun!
And I did! The big “kids” had to have their fun, too. In fact, I think Ron and I had more fun tubing than they did. That’s my “woohoo!” face by the way.
We were famished for lunch after all the fun and fresh air. Just an FYI – running and then tromping through the snow is exhausting and makes you ravenous! Thankfully, we had an abundance of leftovers from our NYE take out. I also kept dinner simple with roasted salmon and carmelized leeks.
California Rolls, hummus w/ yellow peppers and carrot chips, Avocado mac and cheese, hummus sandwich w/ carrot chips and applesauce (part of the kids lunch), salmon w/ carmelized leeks.
I think we’ll be spending a lot of time outside this winter. My snow pants, hat and mittens are my new staples. For someone who is not a fan of being cold, this could be interesting. But the kids enjoy it so that makes me happy. And it keeps the cabin fever crazies away!
I’m linking up with Jenn for more WIAW.
How did you spend your New Year’s Day?
Your morning run sounds like it was the perfect way to start the New Year!! You have such sweet and adorable kids <3
Happy New Year!
Jessie recently posted..What I Ate Wednesday
Funny how our NYE routine changes as we get older. We went out for the first time in years. Just to visit friends, but it was great fun! Happy New Year, Angela!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don’t Count recently posted..WIAW~Welcome 2013!!
I ran a 10K with my husband and friends. Love hanging with fit-peeps!
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mmm you just reminded me to cook some salmon :0) sounds like a fantastic day
Amanda @RunToTheFinish recently posted..Are you fast, easy and cheap?
I seriously can not believe it’s always WEDNESDAY!!!
off to rock my morning and my year
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LOVE how you kicked off your new year! I’m totally with you on going to bed early/normal time on NYE. So much better than a late night! And good for you for getting out there with your kids. I’m sure they loved every minute of it.
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Absolutely gorgeous. The snow and sunrise = peace and calm. Sounds like a wonderful way to kick off the New Year!
Heather (Where’s the Beach) recently posted..My Word – Change
So glad you enjoyed the Coconut Bites!
What a fun New Years! It’s so true that we take advantage of the simple things in life as we get older. So important to look at it through a child’s eye and just enjoy the moment! Glad you had a great day!
you are adorable! loved the vlog….such pretty scenery! happy new year!
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean recently posted..Weekly Eats 8
Fun! I wish I got to play in the snow this year. Not sure if we’ll get any.
Tiff (@LoveSweatBeers) recently posted..What I { Will Eat } Wednesday
How awesome is that!
We played outside and enjoyed some time with the family
Kierston recently posted..It’s A New Year!
Yummy eats!!! I keep meaning to make ‘balls’ like yours and I always forget… maybe that’s what I will do today!! And 1,500 miles is a ton!! You are awesome!
Andrea recently posted..Cauliflower Crust Pizza With Roasted Vegetables
You definitely have to play in the snow to enjoy winters in the northeast! Makes me wish we had some. Our NYE is very similar to yours these days, I am content not making it to midnight. Especially with predictable toddler alarm clocks, no sleeping in!
Laura @ Mommy Run Fast recently posted..New Year’s WIAW + Avocado Tuna Salad
Love that scenery! Totally opposite of Florida runs – mine started out in the 50s and ended up with me and my running partner both drenched as the 70s increased – joy! And yay for finding money – times are tough
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I love your vlog. It looks like it was a beautiful morning. And your kids (and you!) in the snow? Too cute! I wish that we had some snow to play in here in NYC. Hopefully soon!
Christine @ Love, Life, Surf recently posted..Jumpstarting the New Year
28 cents? DEFINITELY a sign!
The dough bites look great. I have been meaning to try those but haven’t gotten around to it. I’ll remember your tip!
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What an awesome start to the New Year!!
You rock – playing in the snow!! I will play outside all day in the warm months but the cold – not so much. I usually snap a few pictures and then go in and make the hot cocoa.
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OH MAN! That picture of the kids is adorable!! Look at those snowsuits. This time of year is the best. Good for you for getting your sunrise run in. YEAH!!
Happy new Year angela!
Katie @momslrb recently posted..Looking Ahead 2013
I LOVE what you did to start your New Year.. nothing better than watching the sunrise. I adore your Vlog, you are natural, no um’s and, it was just the perfect length. The frosting on the cake! Nice to see you in live action too! Happy New Year!
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MMM those walnut, coconut dough bites look YUM! Sounds like a great New Year’s Eve to me (I have never gone out and done anything, I like my sleep). Love the snow kids photos! I remember seeing photos of my brother and I all bundled up in the snow and sledding! Too cute!
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Happy New Year, friend! I wish I could tell you my NYE/NY was a good one, but I was so sick I barely made it to watch the ball drop through teary eyes! Wishing you tons of happiness and success through 2013. <3
Melissa @ Live, Love, & Run recently posted..Happy New Year!
Oh no! That is horrible! I hope you are feeling better soon. Maybe you can recreate NYE over the weekend? Sending good vibes your way!
You’re awesome- “I woke up kind of hungry so I grabbed some coconut cookie dough bites….” went for a cold early sunrise snow run then ate a Kale protein smoothie! Ha ha ha! So great!
Drea @twomotivate recently posted..Happy New Year!
When you put it that way I sound awesomely weird! But it’s what I love.
A 1500 mile goal sounds awesome! I hope you accomplish it.
The snow looks so fun! I miss the days where school was cancelled and my brother and I would get dressed in our snow suits and go sledding down our field. My mom called us Michelen babies in our little marshmallow outfits
What an amazing way to start the new year! I am so envious of your ability to run in the cold. I can’t handle it, such a big baby when it comes to cold. Although I do sometimes wish we lived where it snowed just so we could go play in it.
I got a leek in my Farm Fresh to You box and have been wondering what to do with it. That sounds good! I spent my New Years Day taking care of my sick boys and disinfecting our house. Fun!
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Leeks are so good especially carmelized. The flavor is unbelievable!
I tried it last night! Delicious! I added in kale towards the end then mixed that with my maple roasted carrots. Yum!
Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome recently posted..Clean eating for a 19 month old
What a cool idea to see the sunrise!!! I’ve only done that when I’ve been out all night.
Haha! I’m a ridiculously, crazy earl bird. It’s in my genes to be up that early.
Its a Beautiful way to start 2013! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I know you are going to rock this year!
Krysten Siba Bishop (@darwinianfail) recently posted..Resolutions, Rehashing, and Racing
Happy 2013!
We had some snow at the beginning of December 2012 but all of a sudden in got really warm. Which is something that doesn’t happen often here in the winter in Germany.
Those coconut cookie dough bites look great!
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