To kick off our we're getting married! celebrations, we scheduled a photoshoot with one of my close friends, Samantha, owner and photographer at Bewitched Photography. This was also a convenient way for me to ask her to be my Maid of Honor! 😉 It was a cold, windy, snowy, and very icy day in late... Continue Reading →
We’re Getting Married! ~ OC Valentine’s Day Trip 2021
Our annually Ocean City, MD Valentine's Day weekend trip was definitely one for the books because we got officially engaged! After a year where we all were primarily locked inside, it was especially good to get away for an extended weekend. We were lucky to have gotten to still go to Vermont in October/November, but... Continue Reading →
5 Year Anniversary in Snowy Vermont
Excited to cozy up in front of the fire at our condo in Vermont, we checked out of our hotel in Danvers, Massachusetts bright and early and hit the road for our nearly 3.5 hour drive to Vermont. Once officially in Vermont, our first stop was to Cold Hollow Cider Mill for some delicious fresh... Continue Reading →
A Very COVID Halloween in Salem, MA
This year our Halloween, pre-anniversary adventures in Salem were a little different thanks to the pandemic; but we didn't let that stop us from enjoying ourselves with safety in mind for everyone. This year, we gave ourselves an extra two days to enjoy Salem and we couldn't be happier for the added time away! We... Continue Reading →
Vermont and Salem, MA 2019
~ 4 Year Anniversary Trip ~ In honor of our upcoming trip to Salem, MA and Vermont for our five year anniversary, we thought we would finally share our fantastic experiences from last year! With less than two days left before we are back on the road and headed on our epic adventure, we can... Continue Reading →
Las Vegas, NV 2019!
August of 2019 was definitely hot, but nowhere near as hot as the 104 degree weather we had while adventuring in Las Vegas for Russ's 28th birthday. While hot, it wasn't as humid as it is back home in Virginia; so it wasn't as bad as it sounds. Being the travel and adventure lovers that... Continue Reading →
Pan Seared Scallops and Steak
We are sure you all have experienced that intense desire to go to one of your favorite restaurants during the COVID-19 shutdown. I know we have had a few cravings, so what better to do than create a few of your favorite dishes at home? One of the places we missed was our favorite restaurant... Continue Reading →
Smooth and Creamy Homemade Tomato Sauce
Tomato sauce adds an extra zing to any dish and is a delicious way to add flavor to your meal. A homemade sauce adds even more flavor, especially since you can tailor it to your specific tastebuds. For our first tomato sauce recipe, we made it creamy by blending the sauce in our food processor... Continue Reading →
Road Trip to Venice, Florida and our Newest Addition to the Family!
The weekend of June 26th we added a new member to our family - our beautiful Blue Merle Rough Collie, Rose! She is such a sweet, happy, and playful little pup and she made the 17 and a half hour drive each way in the span of 48 hours to pick her up worth it.... Continue Reading →
Horseradish and Dill Aioli Sauce
What's better in the summer than cooking on the grill and eating your meals on the back deck? Two of our go-to grilling meals for the summer are burgers and steaks. Let's be real, steak is on the menu year round, but burgers are definitely more of a summer grilling kind of food. If you're... Continue Reading →