Planning for 2010

Ok, so....in a previous post I know I said how I was super excited to see what 2010 has in store for us but, in case you missed it - I think 2010 is going to be the best year ever!! In fact, I've already started putting important dates in my planner!! Which...only an OCD planning fool like myself will appreciate. Ha!!! ;o





While I do have an iPhone, and keep most of my scheduled appointments on it, I still like the idea of having a paper agenda too. Even though I really like the one I already have....I may have found one I like even better....

I LOVE black & white damask!! Just adore it!! This would really be the perfect planner for me!!

Speaking of Black & White Damask.....look what else I found.....

Um, seriously?!? How fun are these!!

1st Holiday Party of 2009 - Yay!!!

I love, love Christmas Parties!! Aren't they just the absolute best?!?! Last night Kevin and I headed to our favorite little vineyard for a little Christmas party. Complete with lots of yummy foods, dips, desserts and live Christmas music - the ladies singing did a great job. I love Christmas music and live Christmas music totally takes it to the next level!!

We found this adorable little place a while back and I'm just totally in love with it....for lots of reason but one big one is because the area really reminds me of where I grew up. :) The vineyard is out in the country and has fantastic views (just like the ranch where I grew up!)....we were blessed with a pretty amazing sunset last night - it was just lovely...sadly, no pictures though.

Surprisingly, I only took a few pictures (*gasp*) but, here's one of us in their adorable wine cellar.

Hope you all had a great weekend!!

Our East Coast Adventures

While we were living on the East Coast, we found ourselves blessed with lots of time to do tons of traveling. It was so neat to have soooo much available just within a days drive – which meant that we took LOTS of day trips. Yay!!!

Virginia Tech - Of course, one of the first trips we took was to Kevin’s beloved Alma Mater – Go Hokies!! We ended up going on “move-in” weekend which was a bit chaotic BUT we had so much fun!

Philadelphia – Kevin’s Cousin attends college there were she is a dance major – how fun!!! We spent the day with her and did a bit of sightseeing. It’s such a beautiful and historic place.

Redskins - Attended a Redskins Pro Football Game....GO Skins!!!!!

Robooth Beach – having a beach nearby is a pretty exciting thought to this Midwest girl! We took every opportunity to hang out by the coast – we even headed up to this great little beach in Delaware.

Annapolis – I just LOVE Annapolis. Honestly, I feel as though it is the place I am meant to be. Have you ever been somewhere and just felt as though you were “home?” That’s how I feel every time I am in Annapolis. One day, I will live there. J

Washington DC – we have such an amazing capital. I feel so blessed to have been born in such a great nation. Since DC was just “down the street” we went quite often. We totally did some pretty tourist-ie stuff while we were there (which now I’m pretty happy we did) like taking a guided tour of the capital building and attending a show at the Kennedy Center. I just love DC and am so glad that Kevin will be traveling there pretty frequently….I will definitely be tagging along for some of those trips! ;)

Alexandria

Capitol

Kennedy Center

Baltimore – we lived about 20 minutes away from the inner harbor so it was kind of our go to place when we wanted something fun to do. It seems as though there was always something fun going on. I especially loved their aquarium!

Virginia Vineyards – Virginia has lots and lots of vineyards & wineries – I was in HEAVEN!! We visited several of them....here are 2 pics of vines from different vineyards (I don't remember where each was from though - sorry)

By far, my absolute favorite was Blackfoot Ankle Vineyards. It was just amazing! The facility itself was a completely “green” building. The building was built with straw and covered in mud (yup, dirt and water mixed to make a clay-like consistency). Even part of the roof is “green” – literally actually, it has a working garden on it!

Here's a sneak peak inside their walls....

Just as we found out we were leaving, one of my best friends was moving to the area....total bummer! But, we were able to spend some wonderful quality girl time together. Since Kevin has lots of friends in that area, we were also able to lots of time with those guys - including seeing one of his friend's new babies (yay for babies!!) and attending a wedding....I *heart* weddings!!!

"Good Friends and a Glass of Wine"

This weekend Omaha is having it's annual air balloon and wine festival. Since Kevin was actually in town and neither of us were *too* busy we decided to go. I should note that I love, LOVE hot air balloons.....I'm not really sure why but, I TOTALLY do, they just make me so happy. I even told Kevin I'd like to trade my car in for a hot air balloon - lol! ;) Omaha is such a "big small town" that within the first few minutes of arriving we ran into a few people we knew and then, we ran into a coworker of mine that I adore but, haven't seen or talked to in way too long. So, the three of us (Kevin, my Coworker and I) spent the evening together. We ended up getting the "emergency" blanket out of our trunk (I live in Omaha - we have VERY cold winters and I like to be prepared - if you lived here I promise you would understand) laying it on a nearby hill, and all watching the balloons glow! We had such a wonderful time, it was the perfect way to kick off the weekend! I hope everyone else is having a great weekend too! :)