Wine and Design

If you haven't found a wine and design studio and tried it out with a group of friends, I highly suggest it! We went on a cold night in January, after finally finding a day that fit our varied schedules, and it was so much fun!  All of us had originally bought a session from Living Social and had to use it before it expired in early Feb.  We brought snacks and wine and the painting was very doable.  Everyone's painting came out just a little different, but all of them were awesome!  It was such a fun way to spend time together!

Pippin Hill

I recently went wine tasting with friends at Pippin Hill. I would LOVE to get married here! I am sure that they are booked WAY in advance and that it is quite expensive!  I just love the barn and the muted country colors and the mountain view...I just can't get enough! I wish I had found it before it was so popular (and rumored that Jennifer Aniston was married there). http://blog.theknot.com/2013/07/25/did-jennifer-aniston-get-married/

Birthday Celebrations

I celebrated my birthday at the beginning of the month. I decided that since in the past I've taken the day off of work and been disappointed with how it turns out, that I would work. I went to a PNSO event in the morning, chaired my Practice/Quality group in the evening and then worked night shift. I brought cookies to the meeting and I had friends who also brought cookies and cupcakes to celebrate.

The next day was beautiful and I went cider and wine tasting with my friend Meagan. We checked out Bold Rock cider (which is actually pretty good) and went to Pollock (my personal favorite).

 I was blessed in the gift department, as well. In October, I had been home and my mom got me a cake transporter and some other useful kitchen nick-knacks.  My sister sent me my favorite tea and a mug rack I had been wanting.

Michael sent a VT zip-up sweatshirt and my Secret Santa at work also got me a cute VT shirt!

I had borrowed Meagan's waffle iron a while ago and she got me one of my very own! It made great sourdough waffles I ate after our day of wine tasting.