Thursday, October 6, 2011

Trip to VA and MD

What a week!  The last two days have been pure chaos but good chaos.  Got up at the crack of dawn Tuesday morning for an early flight.  Once I got to Baltimore, I drove a couple hours in crazy DC Beltway traffic and construction (seriously how do yall do it up there every day?!) and had some important meetings. 

Then I got back in the car for a four hour ride to my parents home on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Mom had fixed a good ole MD meal including jumbo lump crab cakes (she makes the best ones in the world in case you didn't know!), corn on the cob, green beans and a salad.  I was stuffed afterwards! 

The real highlight of being home is Mama got her wedding dress and veil out of the attic.  Yes, ladies, I tried it on.  Hilarious....none of us could stop laughing!!!  I believe we'll be shopping for my own dress! ;)  I have pictures of this but I can't dispose any pictures of me in any wedding gown until after the big day.

The next morning Dad and I got up at 6 and went for a run/bike ride.  I ran 5 miles and since Dad is on temporary leave of absence from running, he biked.  He has a knee injury.  Our neighbor Mr. Cooper came with us and biked too.  We had a big time!

Mom and Dad made breakfast for us (scrapple and my Dad's famous cheesy eggs!) then we all showered and got ready for the day!  Mom and I of course got into some shopping at a couple favorite spots in Salisbury....Vernon Powell (running clothes) and Pemberton Gifts.  We didn't go too crazy but Mama and Daughter always enjoy a lil shopping! ;)

Got into the airport around 7:15 last night then zoooomed to the grocery store and home.  Made a quick pot of chili and ran out the door to kickball at 8:15.  I'm hosting a dinner tonight for our friend's that we get together with every few months.  This happens to be my turn.  Let's just say that as of 7:30 last night I had no ingredients for anything.  But I think it's going to come together just fine and thankfully I have sweet friends that don't mind if it isn't perfect! ;)

Check out this beauty of a sunrise from my condo this morning. 
Alrighty I have a million things to do today.  I hope to catch up with you all when I have a couple free hours on Saturday.  :)

6 comments:

  1. Good luck with dinner tonight! I made a wonderful recipe from Gina's Skinny Taste last night that you'll have to try.
    Coconut Chicken salad. YUM!

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  2. One of these days when you are in DC, we must get lunch or something!

    Oh, and I metro...I'm afraid of the beltway!

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  3. Wow sounds like a fast trip! I love the DC area...but definitely not the traffic. I honestly think that would be one thing from preventing me living there! The meal looks delicious...I love crab cakes! good luck with the dinner tonight xo

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  4. When I lived outside of DC and worked on the other side of the District, the traffic drove me crazy whenever I drove. Thank goodness I was able to take the metro most of the time! Hope you get a chance to rest after your fun last few days! ;)

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