We got to Aviator Sports around 8:45 pm and put on all of our glow gear. It was a lot of fun to get all decked out in glow sticks and it also helped us spot each other along the course when we got separated.

Around 9:15 we made our way to the start line for the Run/Walk/Dance/Cartwheel/Party Wave. While we waiting for our turn to start, there was lots of music and announcers throwing out t-shirts and other Color Run Night merchandise into the crowd.

I loved the disco ball at the start which gave everything a but of extra sparkle.

With around 5,000 participants, the course was pretty crowded. For the most part, there were lights set up so you could see where you were going, but the road at Aviator Sports Complex isn’t the straightest and we did see a few people fall down and need medical attention.

There were five color stations, a bubble station and a headlamp area. The color stations were just like the ones they have at the regular color runs with volunteers spraying you with the colored powder, but they all had black lights set up so everything and everyone was glowing.

The headlamp section was a bunch of black lights set up with different phrases stenciled onto the ground in reflective paint. A lot of people took a break there to take some fun pictures with the phrases.

The bubble station was really cool looking. They had a few bubble machines set up and the black lights made all the bubbles glow as the flew through the air.

At the finish line they handed out packets of glow dust to throw. There was also a DJ playing music and doing count downs for everyone to throw their powder into the air, which looked really cool.

Overall, we had a great time. It was Alex’s first 5k and he was already asking me this morning if we can go another Color Run next weekend. The Color Run definitely is not a competitive race where you will get your next PR, but it is a ton of fun to do with family and friends.

Have you ever done a Color Run? 

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When we got home that evening, I googled the name that was on the coach’s shirt and found the Soccer Super Stars. I did a quick search of their schedule and found a new group starting the following week that fit our already full schedule perfectly.

The following week we headed down to Bushwick Inlet Park for our first soccer lesson. Our group only had four kids and was started by a fellow NYC blogger, Libby from Willy B Mum.

Our group ran for four weeks and Alex loved every minute of it. The skills they were learning were very basic and there was no real playing of soccer. They started and ended each class with a fun song of which body parts you can use to touch the ball in soccer, and of course Alex loved to scream “you never touch the ball with you hands!”

The class was loosely structured and their coach, who was also named Alex, just went with the flow. He set up drills for them to do,  but also just let them run around and be silly at times. Every class ended with stickers which was probably the best part if you ask my little man.

Alex absolutely loved going to soccer and we can’t wait to get back in the spring!

Super Soccer Stars has groups all over New York, Boston, Miami and Los Angeles. If you have a little one who loves sports and staying active, I highly recommend it!

Did you play any sports as a kid?

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I had read online that a new playground opened recently in Prospect Park that used trees that fell during Hurricane Sandy as play equipment for kids, so we decided to check it out.The little man loved it and it was really fun to climb the huge branches and tree stumps. It goes to show that you don’t need fancy park equipment for a kid to have a good time!

I love Prospect Park because it is quiet, serene and makes you feel like you’ve escaped NYC, but you can walk a few minutes in any direction and hit the busy streets. We had a lot of fun exploring the less trafficked paths through the park. I was surprised to see that not all of the leaves on the trees had changed colors, but it was fun spotting the bright reds and yellows among the green.

I am definitely soaking up the warm and sunny days before it gets too cold to go on these types of adventures. I wish fall never had to end!

What’s your favorite local nature spot?

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Let’s start off with some of my own creations. First up, one of my favorite things to make, Mexican Lasagna. This one wasn’t vegetarian because I threw in some ground turkey and it was so, so good.

Next up, sushi! This was my first attempt at making sushi, and it came out pretty amazing!

We went to the Asian Market hoping to find sashimi grade tuna or salmon, but no dice. We settled on crab meat and veggies and made a bunch of different rolls. I cannot wait to try making sushi again!

Trader Joe’s Pumpkin soup with a side of grilled cheese with avocado. The combination of flavors might seem a little strange, but it was everything I was craving at the time and it tasted amazing!

These babies are delicious, and not as bad for you as regular brownies.

Instead of butter, milk and eggs, I took a box mix and just added a can of pumpkin puree and cooked according to package directions. When the brownies were baked, I topped them off with mini marshmallows and put them under the broiler for about a minute.

These were a HUGE hit!

Mason jars of iced coffee from the Blue Stove. The pies and pastries at this place and to die for!

The last two are some yummy lunches I’ve had at work. I’ve been pretty good at bringing lunch from home, but sometimes you just want a little something different.

Union Street Salad from Calexico – Romaine, radicchio, avocado, grilled corn, goat cheese, cucumber, avocado, radish, tomato, toasted sesame seeds, sherry vinaigrette. So, so good!

Shepherd Salad with Chicken Kebab from Kestane Kebab. It was my first time trying this salad and it was delicious. Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, parsley topped with a delicious dressing.

That’s all I’ve got for today, but I’ll be back next week with some Thanksgiving eats! And thanks to Jenn to hosting the happiest food party on this side of the internet!

What’s the best thing you ate today?

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We spent the 4th at Tommy’s aunt’s house..well really in her pool, we were only in the house for like 1o minutes total.

Munchkin was even brave enough to jump off the diving board!

On Thursday, we hit up the Goglio Italian Festival in Brooklyn. We went there last year too!

And since we won some fish at the festival, we spent Friday setting up our fish tank with our new fishies.

We, of course, had to get the Spongebob tank! Cross your fingers for our fishies!

Tonight, we are heading out to a BBQ in honor of Munchkin’s godfather’s birthday. I’m just hoping the crazy storms that have been in the forecast hold off for us!

What are you doing this weekend?

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We strolled through the place and picked up lettuce, spinach, bok choy, heirloom tomatoes, beets, carrots and strawberries. We’ve eaten almost all of it already too. Nothing like fresh fruits and veggies!

After stocking up on produce, we headed over to the Williamsburg waterfront to wait for the Smorgasburg to open. It had been a while since we had been to the area and we were surprised to find that there was a whole new park built there, complete with amazing city views.

Munchkin had an awesome time climbing the rocks and looking for non-existent fish in the water. We did see ducks though!

Once Smorgasburg opened, we headed inside to see what deliciousness we could find for lunch. Smorgasburg happens every Saturday rain or shine from 11 AM to 6 PM and is a huge food festival where over 100 vendors come to set up shop and sell you their delicious food.

We did a loop around the whole place to see what was there before we made our decision on what to eat. We started out with Arnold Palmer Slushies from Kelvin Natural Slush Co.

Refreshing and delicious!

For our lunch, we chose different paths. Tommy went Greek and got a Spinach Pie from Anthi’s Greek Specialties.

I got a falafel, but not just your standard chickpea ball falafel. As soon as we walked in I saw Saucy By Nature, I knew  it was going to be my lunch.

I chose a whole Spiced Marrakech Falafel.

And I only have one word for it… AMAZING!

We were planning on getting dessert too, but we really did not have any room in our bellies for it. There’s always next time and we are already planning our next trip there!

How did you spend your holiday weekend?

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