Weekend in a Nutshell.

This weekend was pretty non-stop, but I was outside in the beautiful sunny 70* weather, so that made it all worth it!

Friday night after work, we ate dinner at the in-laws' house, with my parents also in attendance. Delicious food and a LOT of delicious wine was consumed. I couldn't believe that when we got up from the table to leave it was 11pm! 

On Saturday and Sunday I volunteered for the BB&T Charleston Wine + Food Festival. Saturday I was assigned to the "Virginia is for (Wine + Food) Lovers" event at Zero George. There were four different stations set up between their courtyard, oyster tabby, and open kitchen. Each station had a food and wine pairing, with their chef and wine representative to describe each pairing. It was a great event and everyone really seemed to enjoy themselves. 

That evening, we celebrated Cameron's aunt's 60th birthday! I loved the centerpieces they put together made of blown sea glass, shells, lights, and coral. 

Sunday, before I went off to volunteer again, we attended Lane's dedication! He was perfect (of course) and didn't make a peep the entire time. 

My shift for Sunday at the Wine + Food Festival was at Marion Square (thank goodness - I wanted to be where the action was!). I worked at one of the ticket scanning stations for about an hour, then was rotated to the live grilling demonstration area where the chefs grilled up some venison sausage and skirt steak with chimichurri. Delish! I was able to take about a 20 minute break and they allowed us to go around and sample the food and beverages like a real paying customer! :) 

I came home after my shift and enjoyed the daylight savings sunlight in the backyard with my guys. Cameron had dinner planned (love!) and on the grill, so all I had to do was relax.