Friday, May 18, 2012

Chipotle Opens & Itzy’s Kitchen Closes

Happy Friday! I’m super excited for the weekend- how about you? We are going to our gym supper club tonight (we have an Asian theme going, so I’m bringing hot and cold sesame noodles). Tomorrow night, we’re having dinner with friends. Otherwise? Hopefully a couple walks with Kay, Josh & Frank and a workout or two.

Kaylin had her 9 month appointment on Monday and she is doing great! Her Doctor is encouraging us to move over to more food, less bottles now. To celebrate, she tried Chobani for the first time:

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Definitely a big fan!

Other exciting happenings? The first Chipotle finally opened in our area (excuse the horrible picture, I was sitting with Kaylin on my lap Winking smile):

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My husband LOVES Chipotle. He already had five gift cards from friends and family before the Chipotle had even opened. The new Chipotle has been PACKED! The line was so long, I just sat outside and waited while Josh and friends ordered food. Apparently, on their first day open, getting through the line took 35 minutes!!

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Josh was in heaven:

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And I was in heaven! Their guacamole is awesome. Josh liked it a lot and he normally skips the guac:

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The winner of the FoodTrients cookbook and apron is….Renee! Renee- please send me an email with your address (itzyskitchen at gmail dot com).

And now to the rest of the title…I have absolutely loved blogging. I’ve met awesome “blends” and have learned about cool products, foods and recipes. However, I’ve been super busy since Kay arrived and I’m afraid I just don’t have the time to do it all. I’m going to take a month vacation from blogging and see how I feel then. I may or may not be back. I will still be nosing around your blogs! For now, goodbye!

80 comments:

Heather said...

Erica!!!!!!!!!! OMG!! Though, I can totally understand being busy. Take care of yourself and that cute lil Babe of yours - we'll talk soon!
p.s. Chipotle's guac is the bomb. It's why I started eating guacamole in the first place!

Averie Cooks said...

Well girl, I totally understand how hard it is to juggle all the balls and you will be missed but knowing you will be with your family and Kay and living life, that is awesome :)

Krista said...

Look at that big smile on Kaylin! She's knows the good stuff, eh? :)


Enjoy your blogging vacay....I do hope to see you back! I know how hard it is to keep up blogging...haven't been doing such a great job myself....but I find it WAY less stressful just allowing myself no guilt and posting as I feel like it.


(((HUGS!!!)))

julie said...

GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i would trade chipotle opening for you to stay open! :( :( promise me we'll still be friends!

Heather (Where's the Beach) said...

:-( Please keep in touch!

Tiffany said...

Keep in touch, little miss! I have enjoyed and feel blessed to have known you through your bloggie. Your dedication to fitness and foodies is amazing, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for being such an inspiration!

Paige said...

aww, sad to hear that! But you gotta keep priorities in check, right?
I'll still see you on Instagram I hope I hope! :) :)

Katie Perkinson said...

What a sweet girl!! 9 months!! How is that possible!? Enjoy your break and I selfishly hope you come back because I enjoy reading what you are up to!! But if not, I understand!!! xxoo Katie at the Perks!

sarah k @ the pajama chef said...

enjoy your break!

itzyskitchen said...

Definitely! Thank you :) I will still be reading your blog!! Their guacamole is out of this world!

itzyskitchen said...

TY! I will check in with you I promise :)

itzyskitchen said...

Of course!! I'll still be reading your blog and checking in via instagram :)

itzyskitchen said...

Definitely!!

itzyskitchen said...

You're SO sweet. Thank you <3 <3

itzyskitchen said...

Definitely!!!

itzyskitchen said...

I know, right? Time is flying! You're so sweet ;)

itzyskitchen said...

Thank you :)

Lisakthrives said...

Have a great month off exploring non-blogging! I totally understand---real life trumps virtual life!

Christina said...

I totally understand..it is so much work! Live your life!! xoxo

janetha said...

oh nooooooooooooooooo! but totally understandable :) we will always have instagram! i love love love you.

delia said...

Oh, I'll miss your posts! Take care of yourself. Hope you come back!

Erin said...

Oh my love! Well, you are definitely one of the busiest women in history and givegivegive ALL the time. I'm proud of you. Enjoy your break and life babe!

Amy said...

I will miss your posts SO much but totally understand how busy things can get!! (although you do a gazilllion more things than I do... you are amazing for juggling it all!).

Simply Life said...

oh that picture of her with the yogurt is TOO CUTE!!!

Jenn (eating bender) said...

Oh my gosh! I'm sorry I'm late (and you're probably asleep). Erica, I am going to miss your posts! But I completely understand and know that you are doing what's best for you and your beautiful daughter, which makes me happy. :) I also know that we will still be chatting it up and that we will, in fact, meet in person someday. Yes, it WILL happen. So this is not goodbye -- but I wish you all the best and so much happiness with all the exciting things in your life right now! <3

Anna @ On Anna's Plate said...

I'm going to miss seeing your posts, but obviously I totally understand!!! Take your time and ENJOY being away from the blog for a while!!!

Lee said...

Awww. Keep in touch! Hopefully next time we get out to Charleston, we can meet up.

itzyskitchen said...

I would love that! Let me know :)

Ally said...

So sad to see you go! But I understand, once kids arrive it is very hard. I hope we see you back:)

Lea @ Healthy Coconut said...

Glad you have Chipotle now. it's actually my current favorite fast food, so many healthy combination that I can create.


Sorry to see you go with blogging, but I feel like I see more of you now thru Instagram. I don't have a kid yet, and it's a challenge to find time to sit and blog but I love it so I just find time here and there to complete a post. So while I'll be missing you here on your blog...I know that I can keep in touch thru Insta :)

Esi said...

Chipotle is one of the few fast food places I will let myself go to. Bummed you won't be writing for a while, but it's completely understandable. I always think about doing the same...enjoy your time off and if you decide to not come back, please keep in touch!

Jane said...

ahhhhhh I totally understand the time issue. I love Chipotle and their guac!! So good. I hope to see you back!

itzyskitchen said...

I definitely will!!

vanillasugarblog said...

oh you will be missed. take 2 months off, you know we will all be here.
i will miss your fitness stories; they do inspire me (a lot).
enjoy your time, enjoy the summer too.
xoxo!

carla birnberg said...

IM SO SAD and yet no one gets this more than I do. take care of YOU. xoxo

itzyskitchen said...

I knew you'd understand :) Being a Mama has to be priority 1!

Bridget said...

Awww!!! I'll miss reading your blog lady!!! You're just going to have to email me with Kay updates and pics :) Take some much needed time off from it, you definitely desserve it!
Oh and super YAY for Chipotle! Love getting a quick fresh dinner there.

Bridget said...

Awww!!! I'll miss reading your blog lady!!! You're just going to have to email me with Kay updates and pics :) Take some much needed time off from it, you definitely desserve it!
Oh and super YAY for Chipotle! Love getting a quick fresh dinner there.

Bridget said...

Awww!!! I'll miss reading your blog lady!!! You're just going to have to email me with Kay updates and pics :) Take some much needed time off from it, you definitely desserve it!
Oh and super YAY for Chipotle! Love getting a quick fresh dinner there.

Bridget said...

Awww!!! I'll miss reading your blog lady!!! You're just going to have to email me with Kay updates and pics :) Take some much needed time off from it, you definitely desserve it!
Oh and super YAY for Chipotle! Love getting a quick fresh dinner there.

Bridget said...

Awww!!! I'll miss reading your blog lady!!! You're just going to have to email me with Kay updates and pics :) Take some much needed time off from it, you definitely desserve it!
Oh and super YAY for Chipotle! Love getting a quick fresh dinner there.

NewWeighofLife said...

I'm going to miss you so much!

Shannon said...

Oh man, I totally understand, but will miss you!!! and pictures of kay ;) take care of the little bug, and keep in touch <3

Beth Velatini said...

I think you've done a great job with all that you have on your plate - while I will certainly miss you, I completely understand. Hugs! (plus I have your email so I can bug you!)

Beth Velatini said...

I think you've done a great job with all that you have on your plate - while I will certainly miss you, I completely understand. Hugs! (plus I have your email so I can bug you!)

itzyskitchen said...

aww! You too :) I will still check in on your blog!

itzyskitchen said...

:). I may do like a monthly post...I promise to include pictures of Kay if I do ;)

itzyskitchen said...

Yes! And you know I'll be reading your blog.

Georgia The Comfort of Cooking said...

I completely understand how you feel about the blogging... It's definitely a full time job, and with a little one, I comend you for keeping it up for so long! Hope you and your family have a wonderful summer and hope you can check in once in a while. Thanks for all that you've shared, Erica!

Georgia The Comfort of Cooking said...

I completely understand how you feel about the blogging... It's definitely a full time job, and with a little one, I comend you for keeping it up for so long! Hope you and your family have a wonderful summer and hope you can check in once in a while. Thanks for all that you've shared, Erica!

Georgia The Comfort of Cooking said...

I completely understand how you feel about the blogging... It's definitely a full time job, and with a little one, I comend you for keeping it up for so long! Hope you and your family have a wonderful summer and hope you can check in once in a while. Thanks for all that you've shared, Erica!

Beth DiningAndDishing.com said...

Oh my, this makes me so sad! I totally understand though, blogging is hard work and I can't even imagine doing it with a little one as well! Take all the time you need but I'm sure we'd all love to see you back, even less frequently :).

Naomi(onefitfoodie) said...

<3 you girl!!! come back when you can :)

Val - valcal said...

The first pic melted my heart she is soooo cute.

Val - valcal said...

Second comment...lol. I will miss your sweetness around my blog. You are the best and I understand your feelings about blogging. I hope to see you blogging soon. Hugs, my friend.

Blond Duck said...

I understand but hope you come back!

Katie said...

Erica, we'll miss Itzy's Kitchen so much! I look forward to your cheerfulness and positivity every day, and have had so much fun getting to know you. But of course I- and I'm sure everyone else- totally understand. Family comes first! Glad to be able to keep up with you via Instagram, though. Lots of love!

Maureen said...

Aww, I certainly understand how much time it takes to do a blog well and when you weigh that against time with that gorgeous baby - it's not a big decision to make, is it?

You'll be sorely missed and I hope you'll stop by and say hello sometime. All the best.

Renee@Mykitchenadventures said...

totally understand....it's getting hard for me to get stuff out there lately too! But you will be sorely missed. Enjoy your break and time spent with family! If we make it to Charleston again this summer I will be emailing you so we can try and meet up! xxoo

itzyskitchen said...

Please do! I would love that!!

Faith said...

I can imagine how busy you must be with your little one. Sometimes I can barely find time for blogging (and I don't have a little one, lol), so I truly understand what a superstar you are! That being said, I will really miss you...I feel like I've gotten to know you through your blog! Hope time frees up a bit and you are able to blog here and there...but if not we understand -- family/work/other stuff takes precedence. Have a great month and hopefully we'll see you after that! XO

Maria said...

I can't believe she is 9 months already! Love me some guacamole! I understand how life gets too busy! Enjoy your me and family time! I will miss your posts! Stay in touch! xo

brandi said...

enjoy your break!! hope to see you post again soon :)

YumYucky said...

Momma's gotta do what's right her, Baby and Josh. Enjoy this time, because it's super special and can't ever be gotten back. Blogging can wait... forever, if necessary. xoxo.

candice said...

a moms got to do what a moms got to do! seriously.. finding time to blog is nearly impossible.. (reason why I end up hitting publish at midnight most days). Congrats on winning! You def. deserve it!!! xoxo! ps. LOVE chipotle!

kitchen belleicious said...

HOw cute is she eating her yogurt! I love it. Can't wait until connor is able to eat more foods and less milk! LOL!

Kailey said...

Hahah i remember when the first chipotle opened in my college town there was a line out the door and along the main road - so worth the wait though :)

Kerstin said...

I love Chipotle too - I go there a couple times a month! We'll miss you, but I hope you enjoy your break and that you come back! :)

wearenotmartha said...

I'm just seeing this now and noooo :( I hope you come back! But I definitely understand how you feel (I can't imagine keeping up my blogging AND adding a baby to the mix!) and I think it's smart of you to "close" instead of staying open and just not posting! Hope you're having a good break :)


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Simply Life said...

I know I already commented :) Just wanted to say I hope things have been going GREAT this month! It's funny we've never met but without seeing your posts and comments, I realize I start to wonder how life is! :) Hope you and your family are doing well!

itzyskitchen said...

awwwwwww :) This comment made me smile! I plan to do an update post sometime soon. Things are great! Kaylin is growing like a weed and we've been super busy. Hope you're doing well :)

Ann Claire said...

Yum, love chipotle!! Have fun on your break from blogging!

Ann Claire said...

Yum, love chipotle!! Have fun on your break from blogging!

Ann Claire said...

Yum, love chipotle!! Have fun on your break from blogging!

IrmaSDean said...

Yay chipotle! Sounds fantastic

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LavonneDDecker said...

Chipotle is so super good!

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LavonneDDecker said...

So good

teresa said...

chipotle is the best! it's the one place glenn and i went when we were on our really strict diet. plus, it's SO delicious! we'll miss you, i hope all is well! :)

Laural @ Being Healthier said...

Kay is so gorgeous, so happy for you and Josh! You better stay in touch blend and if you ever need a place to stay in State College for the next 3-5 years - email me ! I move next week and then into the house July 7th ... It's ~ 1 mile from campus.

:-)

itzyskitchen said...

ahhhh! Thats so exciting! Do me a couple favors: Get a coffee drink from Irvings, frozen yogurt from Yogurt Express, a slice of pizza from college pizza and give the lion a hug :)