WHAT A DAY!: October 19-21, 2016

Wednesday, 10/19/2016

Since I am having to work back to back weekends, Tony & I decided to make a quick getaway to Asheville and enjoy the fall season. (despite the temps being in the 80's)

 

I didn't have anything eventful happen, but Tony ran into a guy from California showing off his Zombie Annihilator.  Very Interesting to say the least!

After a bit of shopping, we decided to just relax and get food from the place next door to hotel (we stay at one in Fletcher, NC).

Their award winning White Chili was delicious, yet spicy!

Thursday, 10/20/2016

Up early to enjoy the free breakfast.

(I always make sure to take advantage of this hotel perk, while Tony prefers to sleep; however, I'm kind enough to bring his food to the room since I don't like to see a hangry guy.)

After a late start, we headed to the Western North Carolina Nature Center.

 

 

And then to see a movie "The Accountant"

And then finally to the Looking Glass waterfall in Pisgah National Forest.

This was a quick stop as it was getting dark.

(and note to all the Instax photographers, despite the light, the pictures will not turn out...I got 4 completely dark prints from this view :(

And then back to the restaurant for some dinner.

Friday, 10/21/2016

Up early to eat some breakfast before heading home...and then heading to work by 11:30 am.

Such a relaxing time and enjoyable one!

We will be back.

LOVE HIM: Duluth, GA

August 7-9, 2016

Tony had some training for his job so we decided to make it a quick getaway too. And the sweet man had a bouquet of flowers waiting for me. 

Love him so.. for his sweet gestures thanking me for going through all I have been through the past few months.  It was much appreciated. 

 

We grabbed some food from TGIFriday's (if you call an hour wait "grabbing food")...and that was an entire too long of a wait to get the food plus it was cold & my chicken + shrimp pasta was actually without shrimp...hence the next night was on them.

The following day I ventured out to the local park, Shorty Howell Park, to get in some exercise.

Along the nice paved walk/run way was a lake with a plethora of ducks and geese.

 

I tried my first Bubble/Boba Tea with macaroons for lunch(not a fan at all, but staff was very nice and helpful with my first selection.) Shopped a little (p.s. Don't go to the Duluth mall...there is nothing there.) Then went back to the hotel...whom hadn't cleaned our room yet, so I headed to the pool for some rays.

And then that night, we tried to figure out my new selfie stick (it was a freebie from Sprint).

 

The following day I headed home stopping at a few outlet malls and grabbing some deals, but all-in-all it was a relaxing time away.

 

WHAT A DAY!: June 27, 2016

Greenville, SC

It's always fun to mix things up and have a fun date day. . .

 Movie "Free State of Jones" and Dave & Buster's.

WHAT A DAY!: Weekend February 4-7, 2016

What's a start to a long weekend worth without some good food made with LOVE!

baked spaghetti & caramel nut apple pie w/ vanilla ice cream

And yes, Tony watched the entire Democratic debate that night...he was a bit perplexed by Bernie's answers at times...can you tell.

We also had some news that was not so good, but this message helped the healing process.

The next day, Tony surprised me and took me to Lavonia Antiques.

It sure brought back memories:

Tony ended up buying me the doll that tells the story of "Little Red Riding Hood"

(I think there was another one that went with the set, but they didn't have it)

And the Fisher Price barn even still had the "moo" sound when you opened the doors.  Such great memories....simple yet loved.

When we got back, I had to head to Alpharetta, GA for an Illustrated Faith event. (Tony has a sinus infection and bronchitis so he stayed home)

  Along the way, I stopped at the Commerce Tanger Outlets at H&M.

Gray sweater vest.  Love it!  So Comfy Cozy!

Before checking in, I grabbed some BBQ pork and peach tea.  They actually put the real peaches in the tea....best tea EVER!!

Saturday = Illustrated Faith, food, and fellowship.

After sleeping in, I grabbed some yummy donuts from Donut Theory and headed back up the highway.  I made a quick stop at Tony's before heading to Charlotte to watch the Super Bowl 50.

pistachio orange glaze, maple bacon bar, red velvet, boston cream, chocolate cruller, lemon bismark

Unfortunately, the Panthers lost to the Denver Broncos 24-10; however, it was neat to see my brother Adam in Japan watching.  

 

My niece and nephew dressed up for the occasion.When it was over, Braxton called and say "Go Broncos, and get an owrange shirt!"

 

There is always next year.....#KEEPPOUNDING