Sunshine Saturday

So we're 28 days away and the wedding nightmares have begun.  Last night I had a dream that we were getting married in a grocery store. And in the final moments before my walk down the aisle, I couldn't find my shoes. And then when I came to terms with the shoe thing, I found my sister dressed in jeans and a shirt, buying donuts for the next morning, telling me she had to check her email before the ceremony could start.  What the heck is going on in my head? lol! None of those things even have a chance of happening (ok maybe I could forget my shoes... but I certainly won't be walking down aisle 5 next to the canned goods)!  Honestly, I'm not even feeling super stressed but apparently my subconscious is feeling a little differently.

Anyway, Happy Saturday!  Since my test was last Friday, I've finally been able to relax this week (as much as you can when your wedding is a month away).  I organized, got together with friends, and I enjoyed the awesome weather.  And I actually took some photos!

A beautiful orchid from Megan!  I am completely terrified of killing it.

 

 Best buds :)

Scallops, arugula, gorgonzola, walnuts, olives, and a balsamic glaze.  NOM!

Spring has sprung in Valley Forge!

 

I may or may not have stolen these from the vacant house next door ;)

I hope you're having a fabulous weekend!  The rest of ours will be spent doing yard work, enjoying a beautiful Easter service, and having a Folk Fest reunion lunch complete with egg dyeing and mimosas.

Happy Easter!  Happy Passover!  Happy stuff your face with candy and delicious food day :)

PS - Check out these super creepy Easter bunnies for a good laugh or possibly some nightmares!

Can we go back this weekend?

I've been busy busy, I need to catch up and fill you guys in on my weekend!  Friday night we headed down to Cape May.

I love that feeling you get right at the start of your vacation, anticipation, freedom, excitement.  It was only a weekend, but we were both thrilled to enjoy a cold cocktail on the front porch as the sun set right when we got there.  Our night continued with a search for good eats.  We tried to hit up the raw bar, but unfortunately it was already closed for the night, womp for off season hours.

We saw people eating on the dock, so I was convinced we just missed it, bummer!  Next we headed to one of our fave bars, The Ugly Mug for some pub fare.

 

We ended up heading home and going to bed early after dinner.  We must really be getting old, but getting 10 hours of sleep was glorious!  Our weekend continued with sticking our toes in the sand and running into some friends that we ended up joining for breakfast.

The beach was super chilly, especially since it was so windy on Saturday, so we headed back to the house and I did some sunbathing on the back porch while Dave cut the grass.  And then it was time for a run.  I was really looking forward to running around Cape May, but then it was time and I really didn't want to leave my lounge chair.  I rallied myself and headed out the door with my camera.

 

 

 

I've absolutely fallen in love with Cape May.  Before dating Dave I'd never been and now I don't want to go anywhere else.  Well... except for Long Beach Island!  We left Cape May Saturday afternoon and headed north to spend the night with Leah and Pete.  We feasted on delicious tuna, drank way too much tequila, and laughed so hard our sides hurt.

 

Those are our tequila smiles!  The next day, our Easter started off with some egg dying, mimosas, an epic breakfast, and a walk on the beach.  Perfection.

 

And then there was this crazy guy at the beach...

 

Straight crazy!  The rest of our holiday was spent feasting and chatting with family.  What a wonderful weekend!  I hope you had a good holiday too.

Have you ever gone in the ocean when it's super chilly (like a crazy person)?!  Where's your favorite beach spot?

Easter Escape

Well, we officially made it through the winter... and back to the beach!  Dave and I are spending the weekend doing a tour of the Jersey coast.  We're spending tonight until tomorrow afternoon in Cape May to relax, put our feet in the sand, and eat at all our favorite spots.  I'm also looking forward to my first run on the awesome boardwalk here.  Then tomorrow we're headed north to hang with our friends Leah and Pete in LBI!  We'll be dying some eggs, drinking some cocktails, and cooking up a storm!  The weekend will end with some family time at my aunt's in Sayreville.  I love holidays with my family because the food is always amazing and we always have a blast.

I know 60 degrees isn't really beach weather, but there's something about being down here that just makes me happy, and relaxed... I'm on vacation :)

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!  Happy Easter.

Do you have any special plans for the weekend?