Friday, April 9, 2010

Best of Washington Voting Party

My favorite new friend here Ms. Hillary Francis invited me to go with her to this invite only party hosted by "The Washingtonian."   That is the local magazine here that Washington lives by.  It is the region’s top source of information for dining, shopping, entertainment, and personalities.  Hillary plans weddings at "Union Station"  which is a beautiful venue. 
Photo from Union Station

It was pretty funny me being there because I would love to say I know it all here, but that is pretty impossible.  We mingled, tasted wonderful wines, and appetizers.  The press was there taking so many pictures of everyone.  One of the guys pointed out a lady from the DC housewives who was there.  Here is a very interesting wine from the party "Meditrina."   I knew M would like it because the wholesaler said it goes great with ANYTHING off the grill.  This wine is created from Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Zinfandel. YUM!  Thanks Hillary for such a fun evening in the big city!! XOXO 
Photo from Meditrina
I loved the label!

My parents ended up not coming this weekend, so I am going to enjoy my day off.  I have tons of errands I have been needing to do for a while now.  The weather here has been AMAZING which has given me lots of time to fix the flower beds at this house.  Since this is not our home I don't want to spend alot of money, so that has been my challenge with this jungle of flower beds.  I know nothing has been done to them in years.  I have always LOVED flowers and think I am beginning to have a green thumb.  The flowers all over this city are BEAUTIFUL!  Happy Weekend everyone!

Monday, March 29, 2010

Spring into DC

Silly tourist are EVERYWHERE!!! LOL  I am so so excited about spending spring and summer in this city.  M & I can't wait to walk to our local restaurants, drink wine on our front porch, hiking, kayaking, checking out the quaint local towns and vineyards, camping (maybe for me), and riding the motorcycle.  My mom and dad are coming to visit us next week.  I cannot wait to show them around.  They will make it just in time for the end of the Cherry Blossom Festival.  Here are some of things going on in the city most of which I am going to be attending:



 

















Polo Cup                        
USA Vs India


Gold Cup


White House Easter Egg Roll
Don't you know as a kid this would be awesome!! I sort of want to attend!

Vintage Virginia Wine Festival
Yummy!


HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!!! 

(Photos from the above websites)

Saturday, March 27, 2010

CONGRATS MELANY!!! XOXO

She's going to the chapel and she's going to get MARRIED!!!  I am so excited for one of my best friends I met my freshman year in the dorms.  There are sooooo many great stories between the two of us these last 9 years.  She has had some crazy men in her life.  Throughout each of them I coached her along the way.  Sometimes she listened and some she learned the hard way.  This guy is so good to her and she deserves every inch of this happiness.  Things I love about Melany: Strong willed, speaks what's on her mind, confidence, brave, loyal, bold, and wild spirit.  Congrats Melany and Steve!! I love and miss you bunches!!