We have had a busy weekend celebrating Tom’s birthday. It was fun to really surprise him this year and give him one he’ll never forget.

Today we are tired because Monday is our scheduled day at the gym.

We work out twice a week with a trainer and another couple who are close friends. They couldn’t make it today, so Tom and I partnered on all the sets. He would do his set and rest while I did mine. It was good to see the progress we’ve made this year.

But what we really enjoy is going out for a good lunch after the workout. Honestly, this is often what motivates our endurance.

I found a new bakery in town where I purchased Tom’s birthday cake as shown above, and a few pastries for him to enjoy over the weekend. It’s called Paris Baguette in Winter Park, and it reminds me of the bakeries we visited in Paris. They also sell savory items such a baguette sandwiches and wraps. Delicious!

I took Tom there for lunch today, just the two of us. We shared a ham and cheese baguette and got a free pastry for using their app. As a treat I got a Lavazza Cold Brew coffee with almond milk. This is our favorite coffee that we make at home. And how fun to find it here!

We relaxed and enjoyed every bite. It felt as if we were on vacation with only our sore muscles reminding us that we weren’t.

Isn’t it nice to enjoy little snippets of time together to savor and relax over good food and conversation?

What is a favorite place you both enjoy together?

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Have a great week together,

Tom and Debi