SUMMER!!!

Summer is here and we have had a great one so far!!! We kicked off the summer with a visit from Mom and Dad over Memorial Day weekend. Had a great time as usual! We didn't actually do too much sightseeing, but managed to make it to DC for a Nationals game. We spent the rest of the time eating good food and just hanging out. It was so nice to have them around for a few days. I miss living close by - we used to get to do that anytime we wanted!







Dave and I also recently went to Virginia WineFest with a group of our friends. There are tons of family owned wineries in and around Charlottesville. Before we moved here, I had no idea that Virginia was such a big wine producer! This festival was particularly cool because it was held at Ashlawn-Highland, which is the home of James Monroe. It's located just a couple of miles from Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson (or TJ, as he is fondly referred to around here). It was a beautiful day to be outside!!! There were several local wineries there for tastings and a few arts and crafts exhibits set up on the lawn. And of course, no festival would be complete without yummy food! We are just really loving living in Charlottesville - there is always something fun going on!!! And it doesn't hurt that the scenery around here is BEAUTIFUL!!!