Are you a pet?

I think this picture is funny because of the sign in the background. We went to Lost River state park and saw a small family of deer, a mama and two babies. They were so adorable. I love their little white tails!

Lost River Modern

Our stay at the Lost River Modern cabin in West Virginia was wonderful-- just what we needed. We barely left the cabin because it was so comfortable. It was nice (and addictive) to have TV for a few days. Every so often it's a fun luxury. The decor was modern, but not stark and uncomfortable. In fact, the couch in the living room upstairs was probably the most comfortable I've ever sat in. The area is seriously rural and gorgeous. We will definitely return.

Cheap Gas

We stopped in Front Royal, VA to get gas on our way to the Lost River Modern cabin in West Virginia. I was shocked that gas was so cheap there-- excited too, of course!

Gumbo

Atwater's is our favorite spot for lunch. They always have the best soups. Even things that sound strange on the menu end up being delicious. On this day, I had a bowl of gumbo...mmm mmm good...I truly enjoy making soup at home, but I think gumbo is a little too involved for a home endeavor.

Rubber Band Ball

Behold! This is, quite obviously, my rubber band ball. I have nursed it from a single rubber band into the small ball you see in the photo. We don't get rubber bands too often, but when we do, I like to add them to my ball, because I am weird and these inane things amuse me. One day I hope it will be the size of a softball. It's good to have goals, you know. Narf narf.

Oh Iron Hill, how I love thee

So, a few weeks back we went to Delaware for a funeral with Alex. We decided to stop at Iron Hill for lunch on the way home. It was just as delicious as I remembered it. The nachos were PERFECT-- just the right amount of cheese, evenly distributed cheese, fresh jalapenos, delicious guacamole, and fresh chips. You would think it's easy to get excellent nachos, but alas, it just is not true. Alex and I also shared some wings. I only eat wings at Iron Hill because they just suck everywhere else. Steph and I have this crazy idea to get a hotel room in Delaware this year for the Superbowl because that way we can watch the game (which we can't do at home because we don't have a TV) and have the perfect wings (which we can't have anywhere but in Delaware).

VACATION!!!!

Do try to contain your jealousy...I know it will be difficult. On Tuesday, we will be driving to Lost River, WV (apparently a gay enclave and DC weekend destination-- who knew) to go here. Check out the website for some serious furniture and modern architecture eye candy. Mmmm, yeah.

So, we'll be staying there for 3 nights, relaxing and enjoying our time alone together in the woods. After that, we'll drive back to Baltimore, pick up Alex, and head to Rehoboth. Alex is running the Rehoboth Marathon (she's not running the whole thing, just half) and we are going to show our support for her. We'll be staying in Rehoboth with her until Monday. Yay for vacation!!!

Other travel plans in the works include a visit to Scottsdale to see my parents for Christmas and a trip to Portland and Seattle in February with Alex.