Thursday, October 21, 2010

Week 7 COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND

the video: the first handful of pictures are a bit fuzzy for reasons unknown and some of the text/captions are a little too small. heads up. overall it should still be easy to watch especially with the blurbs below.

[the much anticipated] Columbus Day Weekend was EPIC.
It began with Thomas flying up from Florida to DC Thursday then driving home to Waynesboro where we went out for drinks, saw a few old friends, and played a little trivia.

Friday was my glorious return to WINTERGREEN. As you'll see above we took pictures of the breathtaking vistas and fall foliage. I was thrilled beyond words to stop by the office and see everyone on the mountain :)
Later that afternoon we met Brent at Devil's Backbone where we discovered a new seasonal gem: COFFEE BEER. so delicious. Kristi eventually joined us at DB for good times that carried into the night. Afterwards we set up our tent to mark our spot for The Festy (in the dark...a bit challenging and completely hilarious). Then T.Holt and I followed Kristi to her lovely abode where the merriment continued into the wee hours. Thomas got to watch the Phillies game and K and I were able to catch up and dish in our pj's. perfection.

The next day we got up, had a petite photo shoot in Kristi & Lance's backyard (notice the dazzling creek pics) and then packed up and headed back to Waynesboro.
After we showered up and gathered our gear/supplies for The Festy, we swung by Thomas's old house on Pine Ave and stopped by the Fall Foliage Festival downtown to snag some kettle corn.
The rest of the weekend was a knee slappin' good time at The Festy with folk & bluegrass tunes, more great beer & food, great company & chats, people watching, picture taking, camping adventures, and more tie dye than you could shake a stick at. Simply wonderful.

Week 7 was heaven baby.

(week 8 entry coming soon i promise)

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

A STAR IS BORN!

ATTENTION EVERYONE ON PLANET EARTH. I HAVE A VERY EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT:
AFTER SEVERAL LONG HOURS OF LABOR (since late morning Monday 10/4/10) I AM THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE BIRTH OF
BABY WYNNE!
this precious girl is the first child of Erin and Mike Dinger.
No joke, I woke up this morning and felt like today was the day (as evidenced by my morning tweets) and then Erin texted :"are you ready to be an aunt today??" and Emmy texted me that Erin was en route to the hospital. BOOYAH. After a whole day of smiling non-stop and constantly checking in (yes, even during class) Emily finally texted me just after midnight that a healthy baby girl had made her way out into the world! 

I wanted to honor this little love nugget's birth with something special so while Erin was in her last hour of labor, Lindsey and I created this masterpiece in their honor: 


my webcam started to get a tiny bit exhausted so a little over halfway through and the audio gets a bit outta sync and but it's mainly a free-for-all at that point so i don't think it hurts entertainment value. 
Anyways, Baby Dinger, this one's for you.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Weeks 5&6 SmushedTogether

On account of having basically no internet for the past 2 weeks, 5 & 6 have been combined this time around. 
thoughts and highlights from weeks 5&6:
  • The discovery of Kennebunkport Brewing Company's Pumpkin Ale. it's life changing. if you like Pumpkin Spice Lattes or pumpkin pie or pumpkin ANYTHING you will love this beer. LOVE it.
  • Mint chocolate chip ice cream, red wine, and You've Got Mail made for the perfect slumber party with Nina. 
  • Easily the best racquetball match against Rachel. don't you love when exercise is fun?
  • the equinox came and finally it has begun to feel like FALL. leaves changing color, jackets, sweaters, hot drinks, football in full swing.....it's good to see you Autumn, my old friend.
  • on Glee this week they made a Kids Incorporated reference. 100 BONUS POINTS. shout out to one of my favorite childhood shows. i had assumed disappeared into obscurity but alas, Ryan Murphy has resurrected it. high five sir.
  • Pumpkin Spice coffee from Millstone rocked my world. When i'm not drinking it, i'm sniffing it. Sometimes i just leave the bag open to fill a room with its scent. like a hobo air freshener.
this next week is going to be EPIC so stay tuned for a special Columbus Day Weekend edition of Week 7!