The North Carolina "Snow" Storm

I woke up Monday morning to a text from my Mom. "You need to go grocery shopping NOW. You are going to get 8 inches of snow." I rolled out of bed and headed to Food Lion before having my first cup of coffee. I stocked up on the essentials....salad stuff, frozen meals, and coffee are essentials right? I have little faith in the weatherman and didn't think it would snow. That and I was starting a diet on Monday.

I picked a shitty week to start a diet! I did really good Monday. Tuesday was good...until it was 10:00 and I started craving PB&J. Mom said "that's okay...it's fruit and protein." I didn't send her a picture of how thick the bread and layer of peanut butter was. 

Wednesday morning I laid in bed thinking about my massive to do list. Of course I'll be able to get it done...it doesn't snow in North Carolina. Boy was I wrong...kinda. We have about 3 inches of ice and maybe some snow. I woke up to this mess...

The New Englander in me wishes people would stop whining! It's s-n-o-w. Not the end of the world. But think about it? We have no salt, no plows, nothing. Base has been shut down for two days, shelves at Walmart are completely empty, businesses are totally and completely closed until who knows when. The ice is so thick that Miley slips and slides on the back porch on her way out to pee. Did I mention snow shovels, ice scrapers, and brushes are not things people just happen to have on hand down here....

So, I didn't leave the house yesterday and I indulged in beer and cheese soup. I won't be leaving today (and I'm craving pasta...) The roads are still crappy. And it's not supposed to get out of the 30's today, so they will be crappy again tomorrow. You'd think I'd take this time to clean the house? Nope...a snow day calls for total and complete laziness!

In case you were wondering....it's supposed to be 70 on Sunday.

Winter Wonderland Wedding

I love weddings. I love getting dressed up, the gorgeous bride, the handsome groom, the food, the music...the love. I love everything about weddings. And I even love traveling home for 48 hours (I once did 24!) to celebrate a wedding!

This weekend me and Dad spent the weekend in the Berkshires. Danny wasn't able to make it to the wedding, so I brought the next best person...my Dad!

The wedding weekend started with rehearsal and dinner. It was such a perfect, laid back dinner - pizza and beer. My Dad mingled, I chatted with the girls, and made some new friends. When the night was over, and lots of beer glasses were empty....we went back to the room. This hotel was super fancy - they turned down your blankets and leave chocolate chip cookies on your pillows. This might be the reason Veronica chose to get married here!

Saturday morning the bride and her maids were up early for hair appointments. And to everyone's surprise and the brides delight - it snowed overnight! Perfect for a winter wedding in the mountains!

By 10:00 the girls were dressed in our silver and aubergine. The brides mom was in aubergine with a silver flower, and the grooms mom was in silver with a aubergine flower. We all matched perfectly. It was gorgeous. And when Veronica put on her dress...she was the most beautiful bride.

 At 10:30 the bride was walking down the aisle to her handsome groom. They exchanged beautiful vows, the bride even threw in a "heck ya!"

The reception had lots of dancing, good food (brunch!) and fantastic people. I can not wait to see the professional pictures...Veronica and Pete are a beautiful couple. And, if I do say so myself, the wedding party was pretty good lookin' too!

Congratulations Veronica and Pete! I love you both!

Winter Wonderland

It's snowing..I hate snow. It's pretty at first, but once the salt trucks come around it's ugly, dirty and depressing. Snow gets in the way of plans, no one wants to drive or go to the mall. And when I have every minute of the week scheduled, it throws a lot of things off! I honestly can't remember the last time I built a snowman and even then I'm sure I didn't last long! Coming in for hot chocolate is always the best part of that! I want to learn to ice skate and snowboard. Someday maybe I will!

Grandfather and Snowman 

The only exception for snow is Christmas. I think every Christmas should be white. It adds to the excitement and cheer. This Christmas is going to be extra special. Santa will be bringing me Danny on Christmas Eve. It's possible this will be the best Christmas ever!