Sean and I spent Christmas up north this year, visiting my family in Ohio and some of his family on his mom’s side in Pennsylvania. It’s great that we each have family near where our parents live so we can both see parts of our family at each holiday. So convenient! Here is a recap of our holiday week: Continue reading
Category Archives: Travel and Adventures
Friends Reunited in Charlotte, NC
A fun-filled weekend with my oldest and dearest friends, in the middle of the holiday season – what could be better? Pretty much nothing!
It all started last year when my dear friend Lindsey had her sweet baby girl Adeline and I knew I had to visit (and introduce them to Sean for the first time!). Her sister Stacey, another dear friend of mine, came down from Alaska with her husband. We had a great time and sort of unofficially decided to do it again this year – but with more friends and more of Lindsey’s and Stacey’s family. Continue reading
A Warm and Wonderful Florida Thanksgiving
I usually spend Thanksgiving with my grandparents in Florida and enjoy the warm weather and relaxation. This year, a cold front delivered the most fridged temperatures in Atlanta in 100 years and pushed cool air into the normally balmy Florida coast. It was certainly warmer there than in Atlanta so we were happy with that and to spend quality time with our families as a newly engaged couple. Continue reading
Birthday Celebration, Part 2: Weekend in the Mountains
For the second year in a row, we headed up to the North Georgia mountains for my birthday weekend. We had such a great time last year in Helen, but we decided to mix it up a bit and go to Blue Ridge for this trip. We booked a cozy cabin right next to a creek, and took the dogs with us. And of course, no trip to North GA is complete without a visit to at least one winery… Continue reading
Fall Festivities: Apple Picking and Wine Tasting in Ellijay, GA
The weather has been gorgeous lately – mid-70s and sunny, with light breezes. I was looking for ideas of what we could do to spend a full day outside, and I thought apple picking would be the perfect thing.
While searching for orchards, I found a winery that was close to one of the farms. Apple picking followed by a wine festival complete with tastings, live music and a grape stomp in the North Georgia mountains sounded like an amazing way to spend an early fall Saturday. Continue reading
Anniversary Weekend in Asheville, NC
We’ve been dating for one year – time sure does fly when you’re having fun! I’m so happy to say that we have, in fact, been having a blast. And our anniversary weekend in Asheville, NC was no exception! Continue reading
It’s Time for a New Adventure!
I’m all about adventures – trying new things and seeing where life takes me. So far, this trust in taking advantage of things that come my way has not steered me wrong. And so, I’m off on another adventure… Continue reading
(Not Enough) Time in Chicago
I recently went to Chicago for a work conference, and was amazed at how beautiful the city is! I’ve been once before, but I was about 12 years old.
We stayed at the Holiday Inn at the Merchandise Mart and the views were fabulous, the weather was perfect and I only wish I’d had more time! Continue reading