Christmas 2009

We went up to Brad's hometown on Wednesday night hoping to miss a huge snow storm that was about to hit. The storm started getting really bad as we got closer to his parent's house and we were very lucky that we only had to drive in it for about 30 minutes. We spent Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with his side of the family.

Then we came home to this! We had about a foot of snow in our driveway. Brad shoveled the entire thing because the snow was so wet and heavy! My contributions would have been useless!

Then we hosted my family's Christmas on Saturday. It was the first time my parents, brother and his family, aunt and grandparents saw our new house. And it was our first time entertaining! We had to go to Trader Joe's to stock up on wine now that we have TWO wine racks!

Our little anniversary trip

For our first wedding anniversary we headed up to Breezy Point for the weekend. Of course, it was the first weekend in June so you never know what kind of weather you'll get in Minnesota.

Last year on our wedding day it was sunny and 80 degrees, not a cloud in the sky. This year, it was about 50 degrees, rainy and freezing cold! I mistakenly brought my bikinis, tanning oil and beach bag. Did not so much need those. We spent most of our time in the indoor pool and hot tub instead.

In our room...


Hot tub!



On Saturday night we celebrated our anniversary with dinner at Norway Ridge. The food was SO good. And we popped the bottle of Dom that our usher gave us as a wedding gift. It was amazing. I didn't think it would taste that different than any other champagne but it definitley did! Cheers to one year for us!