What a great time of year to take a trip to the East Coast!
Some may think I was a little crazy considering the weather I could have
possibly had…and then I HAD it as they were right. I can tell you that I got to
experience firsthand an East Coast Snow Storm in other names: Winter Storm Dion
(seriously? Who makes up these names?) My flight in was perfect, I was on time
and not delayed at all. I flew into Denver so it was AMAZING to see The Rockies
during the daylight and they were breath taking! Our plans quickly changed as I
was in midair to DC as the storm was coming in faster than they first thought.
So after I landed, we went and grabbed some dinner, hung out at Becky and
Spooner’s house for a little awhile and then headed up to Gettysburg to brace
for snow, ice and COLD! Luckily living in La Grande, OR for so many winters, I
was used to the cold to the bone kind of cold that a winter can bring.
We ended up getting 8 inches over 3 days and it was so
beautiful on the farm! Cole got to experience his first snow and sledding (which
he about fell asleep). Then we adults got to take our turns being pulled around
the field and that was tons of fun. Spending the week with Cole Man was
special. I was able to experience a few firsts with him: Snow, first word (Dada)
and Sledding. I also was able to have some delicious food that the boys hunted
and prepared. Dove, Duck and Deer! Although I have had deer before, but the
Dove and Duck were very tender and SO good. We didn't get to go to New York
City as we had hoped due to the snow but it was still fun and the snow saved me
a lot of cash J
Kristen and I were able to get away for an afternoon and
stroll around Gettysburg Square, do a little shopping and had lunch! I was able
to get a few awesome keepsake ornaments and a few unique Christmas presents as
well. I just love small town shops; they have such great little things that you
can’t find anywhere else. We headed back down to NOVA to spend a few days there
before I head to fly out. KJ was home from college so I was able to spend more
than just 5 hours this time with her. The day before I left KJ, Spooner and I
headed into DC to see the National Christmas Tree, The National Law
Enforcement's Memorial, Capital Tree that’s from the State of Washington and a
few other things that are holiday related. It was a ton of fun just the three
of us and since Spooner is a cameraman in DC; it was like having our own
personal tour guide telling us about the history and the buildings. I was sad
to have to leave, but I was really happy to be home too. It was fun and
memorable! I cannot wait to go back but it’s their turn to come to Oregon! So
happy that I was able to check a few things off my list as well and eat some
GOOOOOOOOD food…that I now crave daily! Until next time NOVA…
